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4/22/2025 - The VFW Events App is now live in the Apple App and Google Play Stores. If you’ll soon be heading to the 2023 Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C., be sure to download the app for access to the daily agenda, important notifications and reminders, and more!

8/5/2025 - The VFW is America's largest and oldest combat veterans' organization and when you help share our story, you help ensure the VFW can continue to provide the vital support and assistance America's service members, veterans and their families have come to rely on. Get started today by sharing our videos with your network of friends, family and social media audiences around the world.

8/5/2025 - Without our nation’s veterans, America wouldn't be the great nation it is today. Our youth deserve to learn about our rich history, traditions and the role of our veterans in creating and shaping America. Each year, the Veterans of Foreign Wars selects elementary, middle, and high school teachers to participate in the Smart/Maher VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher program. Please review the new rules and eligibility requirements and download the 2025 entry form...

8/5/2025 - VFW Seeks Nominations for 2025 VAVS Volunteer of the Year Award This year VA combined the male and female categories of the VAVS NAC Volunteer of the Year Award into a single award. This distinguished honor will be presented to one exceptional individual whose service embodies the VA Center for Development & Civic Engagement (CDCE) mission of providing unwavering support to those who have served our nation. Nominations must be on letterhead of the nominating Department a...

8/5/2025 - To advertise in the VFW magazine, please contact GLM Communications. Unfortunately, no public service announcements (PSAs) are accepted at this time. GLM Communications, Inc. Advertising Manager Gerald Massa 500 1st St. Hoboken, New Jersey 07030 Phone: 212.929.1300 Fax: 212.929.9574 Email GLM Communications, Inc. Download the VFW's current rate card, media kit, and Checkpoint sales flyer. If you have a problem with a product you have purchased as the result of an advert...

8/5/2025 - The VFW hosts several events throughout the year, all centered around improving the lives of veterans, service members, their families and our communities. Complete information on our two largest annual events can be accessed below, or download the VFW Planning Calendar for a quick rundown of all events. VFW events provide direct marketing opportunities to our corporate supporters and nonprofit organizations trying to reach VFW members and their families. Reasons to Spo...

8/5/2025 - Some of our earliest ties to the community involve youth groups and perhaps none are stronger or more lasting than the relationship between the VFW and America's scouting organizations. In fact, our partnership with the Boy Scouts of America dates back to 1915 when VFW Post 2100 helped to establish Troop 1 in Everett, Washington. Our Scout of the Year program provides members of the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts to be recognized for their standout citizenship, patriotism a...

8/13/2025 - The VFW hosts several events throughout the year, all centered around improving the lives of veterans, service members, their families and our communities. Complete information on our two largest annual events can be accessed below, or download the VFW Planning Calendar for a quick rundown of all events.

2/4/2014 - WASHINGTON — The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States is applauding today’s roll out of a new comparison tool to help student veterans compare GI Bill-eligible institutions from one online site. The comparison tool was the VFW’s second major education reform priority over the past two years to help provide better information to college-bound veterans. “By offering student veterans better comparison information, we help them to choose the right schools and pro...

1/31/2013 - WASHINGTON — Last year was a banner year for America’s largest combat veterans’ organization. In 2012, the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States helped 125,000 veterans to recoup more than $3.7 billion in earned compensation and pension from the Department of Veterans Affairs. This exceeds 2011’s record totals by 23,000 and almost $1.7 billion, and provides further proof that all eligible veterans and transitioning military members should seek help from an accre...