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The hold on military promotions was endangering our national security and that of our allies, further jeopardizing the sustainability of our all-volunteer force, and negatively impacting the lives of countless service members and families.
WASHINGTON — Dec. 7 is National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) encourages all Americans to pause and reflect on the 82nd anniversary of the day that forever changed the course of our nation’s history. Japan’s surprise attack was a brutal and devastating event, but one that would bring together...
A Claim Shark is an individual or company that charges hefty fees to “assist” or “consult” veterans and survivors with filing their VA benefits claims. This practice is illegal! In fact, none of these private companies is better than the others. They are all operating illegally. Claims Sharks are not VA-accredited, meaning t...
A study that took place over2 months found that more than 78 percent of newly discharged veterans with a Department of Defense-identified opioid addiction did not have that condition listed in their VA health records. The year-long study oversaw 1,783 discharged military service members whom the DOD identified as having an opioid use disorder. Of t...
Statement of Michael Figlioli, Director National Veterans Service Veterans of Foreign Wars to the United States Before the United States House of Representatives Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs With Respect To “Examining the VA Appeals Process: Ensuring High Quality Decisi...
VFW members around the world delved into VFW’s second annual Day of Service this year, an initiative to engage veterans, service members and local advocates in a widespread attempt to make a meaningful impact in their communities. This year’s Day of Service built on the success of its inaugural event last year, growing its total number ...
Ed Tjaden’s journey from serving with the 2nd Bde., 1st Armd. Div., in Iraq in 2008 to becoming an attorney in the St. Louis, Missouri, area was helped, in part, by VFW’s Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship. “If it weren’t for you guys, we wouldn’t be where we are,” Tjaden said in 2018 prior to graduating from la...
They stood like an orange and blue wave around the bleachers at Citi Field in Queens, New York, saluting native son and Korean War veteran Mike Liquori for a long moment. At the ripe age of 91, Liquori embraced the honor, coming during the middle of the fourth inning of a July 30 game between his beloved New York Mets and the Washington Nationals. ...
WASHINGTON — ‘What are you thankful for?’ is a common question this time of year. While most would prefer to get straight to the turkey, it is important that we pause to reflect on the many blessings that have shaped our lives. In today’s America, it seems at times Thanksgiving has become only an appetizer to the main course...
VFW’s Membership Department launched a friendly competition in early November, which is proving to be popular. VFW’s “8 Weeks of Christmas” contest is going strong. Each week through Dec. 31, VFW will have two mystery bags and two other items from the VFW store up for grabs. To check out the prizes and receive keywords for t...
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