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Jul 15 2019

VFW Calls for Return of Vietnam War Memorabilia

WASHINGTON – In advance of this weekend’s start of the 120th National Convention of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States in Orlando, Fla., the VFW national commander is asking all Vietnam veterans to search through their closets and footlockers for documents that might help Vietnam to determine the fate of an estimated 300,000 missing Vietnamese, and personal effects that might help bring comfort to their families. “It is important for the Vietnam generation...

Jul 12 2019

VFW Recruits in New Mexico’s High Desert

For the ninth year, VFW representatives attended the Bataan Memorial Death March on March 17 at White Sands Missile Range, N.M. The annual march through 26.2 miles of desert terrain is held to remember those who defended the Philippine Islands during World War II. (See p. 36 for an article on the 30th annual march.) In addition to being an event sponsor and on hand to help out, VFW members signed up nearly 200 new members over a three-day period. Department of New Mexico...

Jul 09 2019

VFW Names 2019 Scout of the Year Winners

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. is proud to announce the selection of the top three winners of its 2018 - 2019 Scout of the Year scholarship competition. Enacted in 2001, the Scout of the Year competition was designed to reward eligible members of the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Venturing Crew or Sea Scouts who have risen above their peers in exemplifying standout citizenship, patriotism and love of country with college scholarships of up to $5...

Jul 08 2019

VFW Health Fairs Have Saved Lives

There are several memorable individuals among the thousands of veterans and their spouses who have visited the health fairs at VFW national conventions for more than 20 years. James Moss, who helps coordinate the annual events, shared the story of an individual’s noteworthy visit to a previous health fair. “During a blood pressure screening performed on a veteran’s spouse, it was discovered to be extremely high,” said Moss, assistant director for Veterans Health Policy,...

Jul 03 2019

VFW Remembers the Cost of Freedom 243 Years Later

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – As Americans celebrate Independence Day with their families, friends and communities, the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. is encouraging everyone to take time and remember all of the Americans who have helped preserve our freedom and given us reason to defend that freedom for all future generations. The America we know today was born from great leaders – brave men and women who despite the dangers took up the fight for a better way of life. And a...