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Preserving the legacy of U.S. troops who made the ultimate sacrifice is central to the VFW’s mission and existence. Many across the country have united in this endeavor to commemorate the valor of those honored and recognize the contributions of all who have served in the armed forces. Here are eight memorials dedicated, authorized, refurbish...
WASHINGTON — In light of the recent Department of Veterans Affairs Office of the Inspector General report of funding improperly paid to senior executives last year, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is expressing its concerns over the payments. “We are very disappointed by the lack of oversight involved here,” said Mike Figlioli,...
The VA last year announced new burial allowance rates for veterans who have died in nonservice-related incidents since October. VA announced several updates to burial benefits aimed at providing support to veterans and their families. These updates, according to VA, reflect the department’s commitment to honoring U.S. veterans around the worl...
Jack Baustian serves in the 114th Fighter Wing with the South Dakota Air National Guard in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He is also a member of VFW Post 3061 in Vermillion, South Dakota. Baustian says his family has a rich military heritage. Both his grandfathers and father served. After watching his older brother enlist in his senior year of high sch...
KANSAS CITY, Mo., – The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is pleased to announce representatives from Cornerstone Caregiving presented a $50,000 donation to the VFW Foundation today in support of VFW programs. Additionally, Cornerstone Caregiving has led fundraising efforts totaling more than $50,000 to benefit VFW Posts in communities near thei...
With May serving as custodian to national holidays such as Memorial Day, the spring month also dons the title of Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Established as an annual observance in 1992, Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month encompasses more than 50 ethnic or linguistic groups living in the U.S. and its territori...
Heralded as one of the oldest of its kind in the country, the Memorial Day parade in Doylestown, Pa., added a new feature to its longstanding tradition during its 155th annual event last year. Spearheaded by VFW Post 175 to accommodate its senior veterans and those wheelchair-bound, a new seating area was designated to make it easier for them to at...
WASHINGTON — On April 23, the Senate passed $95 billion in funding to support our allies in Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, an aid package the House worked overtime to pass three days earlier. Many who advocated for this support, to include the VFW, breathed a sigh of relief, as the United States reaffirmed its commitment as a world leader agains...
WASHINGTON — “The first amendment of the Constitution grants the rights of freedom of speech and of the people peacefully to assemble, the same rights members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) swore an oath to support and defend. We also support the rule of law in our country and those working to uphold it. Without them, segments of...
WASHINGTON — The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is proud to celebrate our nation’s Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander service members, veterans and their families throughout the month throughout May – Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The month’s designation encompasses m...
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