VFW DISPATCH – August 2015
Newly-elected VFW National Commander John A. Biedrzycki, Jr. is calling on the VFW’s nearly 1.3 million members to recommit to service to others. Commander Biedrzycki has vowed to lead with “Loyalty, Honor and Service” over the next year and with your commitment and support, there’s nothing we can’t accomplish together!
The upcoming year will present many challenges and obstacles that we must face head-on. The VFW was the first to stand up in the fight to hold the VA accountable and there’s still much work to be done. With Congress on recess, now is the time to advocate on behalf of our nation’s veterans. Arm yourself with the latest VFW Priority Goals, learn about key congressional bills the VFW is working to pass and contact your representatives to ensure they don’t forget about America’s heroes!
Remember, the VFW has helped pass virtually every significant piece of quality-of-life legislation for service members, veterans and their families. Working together, we can continue to stand up for veterans’ benefits and ensure that No One Does More FOR VETERANS!
Respectfully,
Your VFW Membership Team
Catch the Highlights from the 116th VFW National ConventionCouldn’t make it to Pittsburgh? Don’t worry, we’ve got a complete recap available online. |
More than 12,000 VFW and Auxiliary delegates were in attendance as the VFW returned to its roots during the 116th VFW National Convention in Pittsburgh, Pa. The week was a success, featuring visits from many notable guests, as well as the election of new VFW leadership. See what you missed. |
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VFW: Sequestration Must End!Inadequate resourcing will cost American lives. |
Following a recent announcement of a force reduction by the U.S. Army, the VFW has expressed great concern over the overtasking with inadequate resourcing problems America’s military will face with mandatory sequestration in fiscal year 2016. Read more. |
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VFW Awards Over $360,000 in Scholarships to Student VeteransApplications for spring semester are now being accepted. |
The VFW has proudly announced that 85 service members and veterans were named 2015 fall semester scholarship recipients courtesy of VFW’s “Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship” program. To see a complete list of this semester’s winners and find out more about the Help A Hero scholarship program, click here. |
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VFW Unmet Needs Assists Family in CrisisProgram grant helps a family overcome obstacles. |
After a house fire ravaged their home, 18-year military member Marlin Robinson, his wife Shay and their seven children were left with nowhere to go and no funds to get there. Click here to find out how the VFW Unmet Needs program stepped in and provided the family with the assistance they needed to get back on their feet. |
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VA’s Free Self-Help Center Provides Vets with Needed Tips and AdviceAvailable completely online, get stress handling tips and much more! |
Developed by the Department of Veterans Affairs specifically for service members and veterans, the free interactive Online Self-Help Resource Center can help you handle stress, make better decisions, deal with parenting issues unique to the military lifestyle and manage anger more effectively. Get more details here. |
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THIS EDITION’S VIDEO FEATURE:Watch the 2015 VFW Year in Review:
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THIS MONTH’S STORE FEATURE:NEW White Patriotic Polo |
MEMBER BENEFIT SPOTLIGHT:Save on Your Next Rental Car |
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