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5/1/2026 - Behind every great organization is an experienced and passionate team of people dedicated to leading them into the future. Meet the veterans stationed at the VFW's helm.

3/27/2026 - Who We Are The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States is a nonprofit veterans service organization comprised of eligible veterans and military service members from the active, guard and reserve forces. We trace our roots back to 1899 when veterans of the Spanish-American War (1898) and the Philippine Insurrection (1899-1902) founded local organizations to secure rights and benefits for their service. Many arrived home wounded or sick. There was no medical care ...

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12/22/2025 - Together, VFW, Humana and PsychArmor have launched 15 Things Veteran Service Officers Want You To Know, an online video to offer free training and awareness about Veteran Service Officer (VSO) programs. Watch now!

3/27/2020 - WASHINGTON – Veterans of Foreign Wars National Commander William “Doc” Schmitz called it “despicable” and “inconceivable” that Department of Veterans Affairs Undersecretary for Benefits Dr. Paul Lawrence intends to eliminate the accredited veterans service officer (VSO) 48-hour review period for claims effective April 30. “The VFW strongly opposes the repeal of the 48-hour review period in reviewing VA decisions for accuracy, as this is a final quality control check th...

12/22/2025 - This year, the VFW is celebrating an incredible milestone ... 100 years ago at our National Encampment, our forefathers established the National Service Bureau known today as National Veterans Service to work with the government to ensure America’s veterans got the benefits they’ve earned and deserved. The VFW was the first veterans service organization to help veterans cut through the bureaucratic red tape. Literally. The term goes back to the beginning of the National...

5/1/2026 - With approximately 1.4 million VFW and Auxiliary members in nearly 6,000 Posts around the world, the VFW provides vital assistance and support for America’s service members, veterans and their families. Below you’ll find resources and the history surrounding America’s largest organization of combat veterans. VFW At a Glance: If you’re looking for high-level information about the powerhouse for veterans that’s been around since 1899, we’ve got you covered. VFW Fact Sh...

5/1/2026 - Through our National Security & Foreign Affairs (NSFA) program, we present our views to government agencies on issues ranging from quality of life improvements for service members to promoting democracy abroad to the full accounting of those missing in action. The NSFA program articulates a national security and foreign affairs policy that calls for a strong national defense and quality of life improvements for military personnel, retirees, and their families; guarantees...

5/1/2026 - This is my story: a soldier story, a female story. Like private sector female CEO’s, female officers will find silver linings inside all the sacrifices they make as they find their way to the top. Storytelling is a great way to share these reminders. Young females in the Army do not need a lot of advice, just reminders of what those before them have done so they can find strength in it. My story has a few things I did right – with help along the way. I was serving as th...

5/1/2026 - As you get ready to separate or retire from the military, make sure you are taking the necessary steps to prepare for your future. If you’re within 180 days of discharge, the VFW can help. VFW Accredited Service Officers guide military personnel through the VA claims process and can assist with the preparation and submission of forms and evidence to VA prior to separation from active duty. They can also answer questions about VA benefits and entitlements. Don't fall vict...