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12/22/2025 - VFW Posts worldwide host public commemorations and other events on many patriotic days, honoring America's veterans and rich history. Join us in our efforts by getting involved with an upcoming event with your local Post today!

12/22/2025 - In their efforts to bring awareness to the meaning of Memorial Day, Ace Hardware is going to give away 1 million American stick flags! VFW Posts across the country are receiving these flags to place on veterans’ graves. Visit your local Ace Hardware today!

12/13/2017 - Statement of Ryan M. Gallucci, Director National Veterans Service Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Before the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Committee on Veterans’ Affairs United States House of Representatives With Respect To “Pre-Discharge Claims Programs: Are VA and DOD Effectively Serving Separating Military Personnel?” WASHINGTON, D.C. Chairman Bost, Ranking Member Esty and members of the Subcommittee, on behalf of the m...

1/22/2015 - STATEMENT OF GERALD T. MANAR, DEPUTY DIRECTOR NATIONAL VETERANS SERVICE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES BEFORE THE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS’ AFFAIRS SUBCOMMITTEE ON DISABILITY AND MEMORIAL AFFAIRS WITH RESPECT TO Veterans’ Dilemma: Navigating the Appeals System for Veterans Claims WASHINGTON, D.C. MR. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE SUBCOMMITTEE: On behalf of the men and women of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) and our Aux...

2/5/2014 - STATEMENT OF GERALD T. MANAR, DEPUTY DIRECTOR NATIONAL VETERANS SERVICE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES BEFORE THE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS’ AFFAIRS SUBCOMMITTEE ON DISABILITY AND MEMORIAL AFFAIRS WITH RESPECT TO Beyond Transformation: Reviewing Current Status and Secondary Effects of VBA Technology WASHINGTON, D.C. On behalf of the men and women of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) and our Auxiliaries, I would like to thank you...

6/2/2011 - STATEMENT OF GERALD T. MANAR, DEPUTY DIRECTOR NATIONAL VETERANS SERVICE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES BEFORE THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS SUBCOMMITTEE ON DISABILITY ASSISTANCE AND MEMORIAL AFFAIRS WITH REGARDS TO UNDERPERFORMING VA REGIONAL OFFICES WASHINGTON, D.C. Chairman Runyan, Ranking Member McNerney and members of the Committee, thank you for this opportunity to present the views of the 2.1 million veterans and auxiliaries...

12/22/2025 - This Memorial Day, the VFW is sharing the impact of the VFW "Buddy"® Poppy in honor of the service men and women who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

3/31/2026 - The VFW is proud to be working with the United States WWI Centennial Commission to ensure the sacrifice of our WWI veterans is never forgotten. Learn More!

3/31/2008 - KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Veterans of Foreign Wars encourages all Americans to join the nation in a moment of national reflection April 9 in remembrance of the 5th anniversary of Iraqi Liberation Day and the fall of Baghdad. At 5 p.m. EDS--as the sun sets across Arlington National Cemetery--Americans are urged to honk their car horns to celebrate, honor and recognize the courageous actions of U.S. and multinational forces in giving hope to the Iraqi people. The National...

7/27/2022 - WASHINGTON — On the 69th anniversary of the Korean Armistice Agreement, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) pays tribute to those who served, fought and died on the Korean peninsula. On July 27, 1953, U.S., North Korean and Chinese military commanders, signed the Korean Armistice Agreement, bringing the Korean War to a close. A total of 36,576 Americans lost their lives and more than 92,000 were wounded in action during the course of the bloody three-year war on the Korea...