KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) proudly recognizes November as National Native American Heritage Month and joins a grateful nation in honoring our Indigenous service members and veterans whose courage, skill and devotion to country have helped to defend the United States for more than two and a half centuries. The monthly observance dates back to 1990, when Congress passed Pub. L. No. 101-343 and President George H.W. Bush issued Presidential Procla...
CHICAGO -- The Aspen Group (TAG) today announced new initiatives designed to make dental care more accessible and affordable for veterans, building on its five-year, $100 million commitment to expand access to care for underserved patients. As part of this commitment, Aspen Dental is offering veterans free enrollment in the Aspen Dental Savings Plan during the month of November and expanding benefits through its relationship with the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). Toget...
WASHINGTON — The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and Student Veterans of America (SVA) are proud to name the selectees for the 2026-2027 VFW-SVA Legislative Fellowship program. Through the nearly semester-long experience, cohort members will be equipped with leadership and advocacy training, which they will apply to a federal policy issue impacting student veterans. “Leading as a veteran comes in many forms, and mentoring fellow veterans in advocacy can be a powerful way ...
Brick by etched brick, members of VFW Post 1093 cemented the names of 1,247 local veterans into a pathway called the Walk of Heroes at their Veterans Memorial Park in Ipswich, Massachusetts. Spearheaded by Post 1093 Commander Larry Jordan, the project began in late 2025 to etch the names of every veteran dating back to the Revolutionary War, preserving their memory and, in doing so, the town’s own. “People are very interested in it,” said Jordan, a Vietnam veteran. “It’s...
In South Beloit, Illihnois, VFW Post 11019’s Auxiliary Charter Organizational Meeting on Sept. 30, brought together prospective members and supporters from across District 6. The meeting followed a unanimous vote by Post members on Aug. 18 authorizing the formation of an Auxiliary. Since that vote, Post leaders have been working with VFW Auxiliary leadership, submitting supporting documentation and preparing to recruit the eligible applicants needed to receive a charter....
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