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4/22/2025 - Charlotte, N.C., played host to the 117th VFW National Convention, July 23-27, 2016. Thousands of VFW and Auxiliary members from around the world convened for the five-day event at the Charlotte Convention Center, located in the heart of "Queen City." With over 200 parks, the largest man-made recirculating whitewater river in the world and too many dining and shopping opportunities to count, Charlotte offered something for everyone. Watch various video segments from...

5/10/2016 - KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) proudly announces the names of three teachers selected as national winners in its annual citizenship education contest. There are three categories of competition: elementary school (K-5), middle school (6-8) and high school (9-12). Jessica Mosley, a fourth-grade teacher at Park Intermediate School in Weiser, Idaho, and a member of the United States Navy Reserve, was named the winner at the elemen...

6/28/2016 - KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States is proud to announce that VFW Post 2485 in Angeles City, Philippines, has been selected to receive the prestigious Fred C. Hall Memorial Outstanding Post Special Project Award in honor of its “Burial Assistance Program” project. The Fred C. Hall Award recognizes VFW Posts, County Councils, Districts and Departments for unique and outstanding community service projects. VFW Post 2485 is being recognize...

2/2/2016 - Samuel Whitman was in the Army for nine years. During that time, he fought in both Iraq and Afghanistan, determined to help end terrorism. According to his wife, Brittney Whitman, the wars completely changed Samuel’s life. By the time he returned home to Brittney and their 5-year-old daughter, Charlotte, he had suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury and was struggling with severe Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. “In many ways, Samuel is no longer the same person,” said Brittne...

2/18/2016 - This article originally appeared in the February 2016 issue of the VFW magazine. Camp Trotter for Children is perhaps the epitome of idyllic summer camp. Located on the shores of Bills Lake at Newaygo, a 30-minute drive away from Grand Rapids, Mich., the summer camp for children is bustling from dawn until dark six weeks out of the year. Donated in 1949 by WWI veteran and past VFW Department of Michigan Commander Ralph Trotter (1934-35), the camp was once known as VFW...

7/20/2016 - Washington, DC - COFFEE VETS and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) announced today that they have teamed up to give back to veterans and service members. COFFEE VETS will give a portion of all proceeds to the VFW's support programs in honor of America’s heroes. The official debut will be at the annual 117th VFW National Convention in Charlotte, N. C. July 23-27, 2016. COFFEE VETS is an ultra-premium gourmet coffee that is organic, fairly traded, kosher and toxin free. ...

7/27/2016 - CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States concluded its 117th National Convention here today by electing Brian Duffy of Louisville, Ky., as its new leader. His election also introduces a new era for America’s oldest and largest war veterans’ organization, in that he becomes the first Operation Desert Storm veteran to become the VFW commander-in-chief. Duffy served in the U.S. Air Force as a jet engine mechanic on F-4 Phantom fighter aircraf...

7/28/2016 - KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Yesterday, at the conclusion of the 117th Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States National Convention, in Charlotte, N.C., Robert E. Wallace was appointed the organization’s new adjutant general, and Debra Anderson its new quartermaster general. Anderson’s election to the position makes her the first female veteran to hold the position in the organization’s 117-year history. She also joins new VFW National Commander Brian Duffy to be the first O...

8/17/2016 - This article originally appeared in the August 2016 issue of the VFW magazine. While anthropologists cannot pinpoint one reason tattooing began or held fast over the course of humanity, one reason tattooing persists is to signify a warrior. The tradition of tattooing is a mainstay in American military history, from the Revolution to today. The age-old practice of tattooing can be found on mummies dating as far back as 4000 B.C. Cultural anthropologists attribute the s...

9/16/2016 - WASHINGTON — The National Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. Brian Duffy, has pledged the full support of the VFW and its Auxiliary organization’s nearly 1.7 million members to the Global War on Terror Memorial Act. If passed, the legislation would exempt the proposed memorial from a 30-year-old law prohibiting the construction of a national memorial until 10 years after the official end of the respective conflict or war. “Nearly 2.8 million service m...

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