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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — This Independence Day, as we celebrate 249 years of freedom, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) calls upon all Americans to pause and reflect on the profound origins and ongoing significance of our nation. Nearly two and a half centuries ago, courageous, revolutionary acts birthed a nation founded on the radical ideals of l...
On May 1, the Department of Veterans Affairs ended the Veterans Affairs Servicing Purchase (VASP) program, which offered veterans a “last-resort” option for the Department to purchase delinquent home loans. The program lasted only one year and was intended as an emergency stopgap to stave off veteran foreclosures after the COVID-19 mora...
Statement of Nancy Springer, 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 Pending Legislation Washington, D.C. Chairman Luttre...
WASHINGTON – Last night, the United States struck nuclear targets inside Iran. As tensions in the Middle East once again flare, the Veterans of Foreign Wars asks all Americans to keep our brave military men and women in their thoughts and prayers, as they serve in harm’s way tonight. The VFW knows very well that our world remains a dang...
VFW Post 7397 in Lenexa, Kansas, recently wrapped up one of its annual fundraisers in June – a car show featuring everything from restored 1940s and 50s cars and bikes to restored WWII-era Jeeps. This year marks the seventh annual fundraiser the Post has held, with each year raising close to $1,000. Participants are encouraged to bring any ki...
Members of VFW Post 2811in Gainesville, Florida, provided and grilled hamburgers and hot dogs for an Army Reserve unit on June 14 at Cynthia Chestnut Park. Three Post members participated in a sendoff picnic for more than 50 soldiers and family members of the 257th Transportation Battalion, 399th Movement Control Team. The veterans provided refresh...
Earlier this month, VFW Post 837 came together to celebrate Victory in Europe Day — the day Germany unconditionally surrendered to the Allied Powers, effectively bringing an end to WWII in Europe. Although the official date of V-E (Victory in Europe) Day is May 8, the Post held its ceremony on June 3. The Post holds a V-E Day ceremony each ye...
VFW Post 12146 members honored the memory of five of their own with a ceremony at the River Chill Restaurant in Payoon Beach, Banchang, Thailand, for Memorial Day. With more than 90 guests in attendance, the ceremony also included playing the American and Thai national anthems, followed by dignitaries and others who spoke on behalf of the five VFW ...
The Order of Saint Maurice, established in 1996, has been awarded to hundreds of those who have made a lasting impact on the NIA (National Infantry Association). VFW Commander-in-Chief Al Lipphardt received the award on May 2 after being nominated by a VFW member who wanted to honor the brigade his father had been a part of. After reading a story a...
Are you an animal lover? The VFW Store has got you covered. Check out the collection atvfwstore.org/searchresults?q=k9. You’ll find a collapsible bowl with carabiner clip that you can take on hikes for dog food or water. There’s also a sand-color 5-foot leash that’s made in the USA. Plus, the store offers a K-9 patch in sew-on sty...
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