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Feb 24 2021

An Air Force Veteran’s Life of Service Spans the Globe

Susan Smith served in the U.S. Air Force for more than 20 years in locations from Germany to Japan and says serving is – and always has been – a part of her life. “As a 13-year-old, I volunteered to tutor elementary school students in math,” Smith recalled. “While in the military, I volunteered in my off-duty time a lot. I helped pregnant teen moms, was a mentor, taught literacy and other things. I also love to travel, and I’m always interested in ways that people in oth...

Feb 19 2021

VFW National Commander Echoes VA Secretary Sentiment of Commitment, Solidarity

I want to sincerely thank all of our members for the hard work and commitment to service you have exhibited over the past year. In the face of 12 months of extreme adversity marked by a devastating pandemic and civil unrest across the country, you have risen above and remained focused on ensuring the needs of our veterans, service members and our communities are met. We must continue to press forward, together. We must not let up. In his first message as Secretary of V...

Feb 17 2021

'I Never Intended to be the First'

Navy Lt. j.g. Madeline Swegle made history in July at the Naval Air Station in Kingsville, Texas, when she became the Navy’s first known African American female tactical fighter pilot. “I’m excited to have this opportunity to work harder and fly high performance jet aircraft in the fleet,” Swegle said in a Navy statement. “It would’ve been nice to see someone who looked like me in this role. I never intended to be the first. I hope it’s encouraging to other people.” Swe...

Feb 16 2021

VA Extends Relief for Borrowers Affected by COVID-19

WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will extend the existing moratorium on evictions and foreclosures, as well as extend VA loan forbearance requests, to June 30, because of COVID-19. The current moratorium extensions for evictions and foreclosures were set to end March 31. “We will do everything in our power to help Veterans, their families, survivors and our caregivers get through this pandemic,” said VA Secretary Denis McDonough. “The department’...

Feb 15 2021

Life Is Changed for the Better

Rebecca Luna, 35, lives in Loveland, Colorado, with her husband Guy and children Hannah and Aedan. More than a decade ago, she enlisted in the military with her family in mind. “I joined to give my kids a better life,” she said. “I was a single mother working several jobs to cover expenses. I didn’t want that for them.” Luna served first in the Army Reserves and now is part of the Colorado National Guard. Her assignments have included time at Fort Carson and Buckley Air ...