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5/20/2026 - VFW National Convention Every year, thousands of VFW and Auxiliary delegates gather to represent the organization’s total membership of nearly 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. Convention delegates also elect new leadership, as well as recognize prominent individuals and orga...

5/29/2026 - The VFW is one of the most respected voices in Washington, D.C., and within local governments across America. We advocate for justice for our nation's veterans, service members and military families on an array of issues and continue to be the voice for veterans everywhere. We regularly testify before Congress, meet with elected officials and rally our national network of VFW members and patriotic supporters to ensure our lawmakers put veterans first. When those who've s...

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 ...

4/17/2026 - Join us in our fight against food insecurity! Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the demand for food assistance has increased at an alarming rate. In response, the VFW is once again teaming up with Humana to mobilize donors and volunteers for the annual Uniting to Combat Hunger (UTCH) campaign. We are focusing our efforts on collecting monetary donations to Feeding America®, our nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization. We are challenging VFW Posts to support thei...

5/1/2026 - Since its inception nearly 12 decades ago, the VFW has been committed to advocating on behalf of all veterans, service members and their families. Veterans both old and young have joined in our cause, ensuring that veterans of every era are respected for their service, receive their earned entitlements, and are recognized for the sacrifices they and their loved ones have made on behalf of our great nation. To continue the fight for veterans, we need leading-edge minds t...

5/1/2026 - The United States has the most comprehensive system of assistance for veterans of any nation in the world. The Department of Veterans Affairs health care system offers a broad spectrum of assistance available to active-duty service members, veterans and their families. You fulfilled your commitment; now it's the government's turn. Take advantage of all the benefits you've earned and deserve. Let a VFW Accredited Service Officer help. Crisis Management If you are a Vet...

5/1/2026 - 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...

5/1/2026 - Earlier this year, the VFW launched the #StillServing campaign to bring more awareness to the many ways veterans continue to serve beyond the military. When the VFW National Convention scheduled for July 2020 was cancelled due to COVID-19, we shifted our focus to the first-ever, virtual #StillServing Celebration! Set for July 20-24, the #StillServing Celebration was a weeklong celebration on the VFW's Facebook page that showcased stories of veterans who’ve remained commi...

5/29/2026 - We're here supporting our troops day in and day out. Our members offer support to the military community in many different ways, whether that means helping military families get through long deployments or hosting send-off and welcome home events. The VFW knows how important troop support is because all of our members have been there. Military Appreciation Program (MAP) Our Military Appreciation Program (MAP) is the outstretched hand between the local VFW and militar...

5/29/2026 - The VFW Action Corps is our national grassroots advocacy network comprised of more than 300,000 VFW members and patriotic supporters of veterans. This group stays up-to-date on the issues facing our veterans, our military and their families, standing ready to email, write, call and visit our nation’s lawmakers to make their voices heard. The VFW Action Corps is free and open to all patriotic Americans who care about the military and veterans’ communities. Join the VFW Ac...