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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – With 2020 drawing to a close, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) extends its warmest wishes for a peaceful holiday season to all of our nation’s veterans, service members, and their families and advocates. This holiday season may not encompass the togetherness and traditions of years past, but no matter how you celebr...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – On this 9th anniversary of the conclusion of the U.S. mission in Iraq, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) remembers the nearly 4,500 courageous men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the fight against terror. More than 1.5 million soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines deployed to Iraq from March 20, 2003, to Dec....
CARSON CITY, Nev. and KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is proud to show its support for Operation September Freedom, a national effort by Dream Flights, formerly Ageless Aviation Dreams Foundation, to locate and honor our World War II veteran heroes with free Dream Flights in restored, WWII-era Stearman biplanes. Dream Flights...
In light of reviewing yesterday’s damning Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General (OIG) report, the Veterans of Foreign Wars has lost all confidence in the performance of Secretary Robert Wilkie and demand his immediate resignation. The accountability, professionalism and respect that our veterans have earned, and quite fr...
Statement of Kristina Keenan, Associate Director National Legislative Service Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States For The Record United States House of Representatives Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs With Respect To The Toxic World of Presumptive Service Connection Determinat...
Statement of Patrick Murray, Director National Legislative Service Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Before the United States House of Representatives Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity With Respect To Identifying Congressional and Administrative Prioritiesfor the Next Congress Washington, D.C. ...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – On this 79th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and its Auxiliary somberly honor the 2,403 men and women we heartbreakingly lost in the attack Dec. 7, 1941. Today, we remember the 2,008 sailors, 109 Marines, 218 soldiers, and 68 civilians we tragically lost without warning and wit...
Humana Inc. has a wide range of 2021 Medicare product offerings, including Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plans (MAPD) designed with benefits and options people eligible for Medicare most need. In 2021, Humana also offers 69 new MAPD plans across hundreds of additional counties. For 2021, Humana’s Medicare Advantage, including Honor...
Statement of Patrick Murray, Director National Legislative Service Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Before the United States House Of Representatives Committee On Veterans’ Affairs With Respect To “A Time for Change: Assessing the Need to Modernize Veteran Eligibility for Care” Washington, D.C. Chairman Taka...
VFW Post 10904 in Manchester, Tennessee, hosted its first-ever Young American Awards during Manchester’s 57th annual “Old Timer’s Day” in October. More than 70 children and their parents stopped by the VFW booth in Town Square to compete for one of the 50 awards issued to those who could properly recite the Pledge of Allegia...
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