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6/22/2009 - WASHINGTON — The following VFW statement concerns an article in Sunday's edition of the New York Times about the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Philadelphia: What occurred in the Philadelphia VA Medical Center is inexcusable, and the VFW has already been told that those involved have been held accountable. Veterans have earned the right to the best care available in this country. As such, the VFW calls on VA leadership to renew its emphasis on quality healthcare pro...

3/9/2026 - 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...

3/9/2026 - Ever since I was 8 years old, I wanted to be a Marine. On my 18th birthday, I went into the local recruiting station and tried to enlist in the Marine Corps. They took one look at me, laughed, and sent me away. At 4’11-3/4” I was too short. Heartbroken, I forgot about military service and went on with my life, getting married at age 19 and starting a career in administration. Besides, the attitude of the time among the general population was that a woman who enlisted in ...

3/31/2026 - Orlando, Fla., was selected to host the 120th VFW National Convention, July 20-24, 2019. Every year, thousands of VFW and Auxiliary delegates gather to represent the organization’s total membership of more than 1.6 million at the weeklong convention. While there, our mission is to approve new national priorities to guide our organization as we lobby Congress on issues important to the nation’s veterans, service members and their families. This year, a number of distingui...

3/31/2026 - Pittsburgh, Pa., “The Steel City” was the host city for the 116th VFW National Convention held July 18-22, 2015. Approximately 10,000 members of the VFW and its Auxiliaries convened from all over the world for the five-day event at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. VFW members voted on organizational by-laws, attended revitalizing and informative workshops, networked with other veterans and attended business sessions. President Barack Obama, VA Secretary Bob ...

3/31/2026 - St. Louis, Mo., was the host city to the 115th VFW National Convention, July 19-23, 2014. Approximately 10,000 VFW and Ladies Auxiliary members from around the world convened for the five-day event held at the America's Center in downtown St. Louis. With the famed Gateway Arch, an acclaimed zoo, lively nightlife and a variety of museums, St. Louis offered something for everyone. Vice President Joe Biden, Acting VA Secretary Sloan Gibson and Senators Claire McCaskill a...

4/3/2026 - LATEST RELEASES June 30, 2016 240 YEARS LATER, PATRIOTS STILL AT THE READY June 29, 2016 VFW STATEMENT ON TURKISH AIRPORT BOMBING June 28, 2016 PHILIPPINE VFW POST EARNS NATIONAL AWARD June 25, 2016 JOINT VSO LETTER TO MCMORRIS RODGERS ON VA HEALTH CARE DISCUSSION DRAFT LEGISLATION June 20, 2016 VFW OPPOSES VETERANS PREFERENCE RESTRICTION June 17, 2016 VFW STATEMENT ON ORLANDO SHOOTING June 13, 2016 VFW SUPPORTS EXPANDING FERTILITY TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR VETERANS ...

4/3/2026 - Every year, thousands of VFW and Auxiliary delegates gather to represent the organization’s more than 1.5 million combined membership at the weeklong VFW National Convention. While there, our mission is to approve new national priorities to guide our organization as we lobby Congress on issues important to the nation’s veterans, service members and their families. Convention delegates also elect new leadership, as well as recognize prominent individuals and or...

4/3/2026 - Reels from the 126th VFW National Convention On Demand Every year, thousands of VFW and Auxiliary delegates gather to represent the organization’s more than 1.4 million combined membership at the weeklong VFW National Convention. While there, our mission is to approve new national priorities to guide our organization as we lobby Congress on issues important to the nation’s veterans, service members and their families. Convention delegates also elect new leader...

4/3/2026 - Every year, thousands of VFW and Auxiliary delegates gather to represent the organization’s total membership of more than 1.5 million at the weeklong VFW National Convention. While there, our mission is to approve new national priorities to guide our organization as we lobby Congress on issues important to the nation’s veterans, service members and their families. Convention delegates also elect new leadership, as well as recognize prominent individuals and organization...