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Jul 07 2026

VFW Day of Service Sets New Record with Nearly 2,700 Events

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) announced today that its fifth annual VFW Day of Service reached a new milestone this May, with 2,693 events taking place in 13 countries and territories around the world. The worldwide effort mobilized VFW and VFW Auxiliary members, veterans, military families and community supporters to address local needs and demonstrate the continued impact of veterans beyond their military service. Projects ranged from constructi...

Jul 03 2026

VFW Celebrates 250 Years of Freedom and Democracy

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — This Independence Day, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) calls upon all Americans to pause and reflect on the profound origins and ongoing significance of our nation as we celebrate a historic 250 years of freedom and democracy. Two and a half centuries ago, courageous acts of defiance and revolution birthed a nation founded on the radical ideals of liberty and freedom. This annual observance is more than just a milestone: It is a powerful reminder of...

Jul 02 2026

VFW Defends Longstanding Tradition of Political Satire While Opposing Cuts to Veterans' Earned Benefits

WASHINGTON – The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) today reaffirmed its opposition to Section 108 of the proposed Take Care of America's Veterans Act and defended its longstanding tradition of using political satire to advocate for veterans. “For more than 125 years, the VFW has been a fearless advocate for veterans, speaking plainly when elected officials propose policies that threaten the benefits generations of service members have earned through sacrifice,” said VFW Nat...

Jun 30 2026

Pending Legislation

Statement of Meggan Coleman, 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 Health With Respect To Pending Legislation Washington, D.C. Chairwoman Miller-Meeks, Ranking Member Brownley, and members of the subcommittee, on behalf of the men and women of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (...

Jun 22 2026

Congress Can’t Do Its Own Job, Much Less Determine Veteran Disability Status

For decades, disability ratings have been based on medical evidence and the real-world impact of a service-connected condition on a veteran’s life. Section 108 of the introduced Take Care of America’s Veterans Act — House Resolution 9237/Senate Bill 4744, sponsored by senior Kansas Sen. Jerry Moran — would move Congress directly into that process by changing how certain disabilities, including tinnitus and sleep apnea, are evaluated and compensated. There are more that 2...