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Apr 07 2020

VFW Announces Top Teachers in National Contest

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is proud to announce it has selected the national top three teachers in its annual Smart/Maher VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher Award contest. Established in 1999 and named after former VFW National Commander John Smart and retired VFW Quartermaster General Larry Maher, the award recognizes our nation’s top teachers for their exceptional commitment to teaching Americanism and patriotism to their students by...

Apr 06 2020

VFW Post Helps Michigan Medical Professionals During COVID-19 Pandemic

Members of a VFW Post in rural Michigan looked for a way to help its community in March during the COVID-19 pandemic. Stacey Roberts, commander of VFW Post 3701 in Lakeview, Mich., said that hospitals in the Lakeview area were running low on face masks and more were needed to protect medical professionals treating patients. Roberts added that it wasn’t safe for health care workers or patients without masks during a pandemic. “The hospitals were so low on face masks that ...

Apr 02 2020

#StillServing During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the lives of every citizen in the world. In America, we know our veterans are #StillServing and rising to meet the challenges of this uncertain time. If you — or a veteran you know — has stepped up to help others and your community in this unfolding situation, please take a moment to let us know what you’re doing. We want to share your stories and maybe even inspire others across the country to do the same. Thank you for your service —...

Apr 02 2020

Veteran Vows to Give Back after Receiving Scholarship

Brian Schultz, 29, of Parma, Ohio, is set for a bright future thanks to both his optimistic attitude and the VFW’s “Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship.” Living with purpose has defined Schultz’s life from a young age. His fondest memories include time spent with his grandfather who served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. “He always had a great sense of pride when asked about his service and what he contributed,” Schultz said. “I knew I wanted the same for myself.” ...

Mar 30 2020

Call Out for Post and Department Stories

COVID-19 is affecting the lives of every citizen in the world. In America, we know our veterans are #StillServing … rising to meet the challenges of this uncertain time. How is your Post, District or Department stepping up to help others and your community in this unfolding situation? Are you hosting a blood drive, doing buddy checks, acting as a drop-off location for food donations or something else to meet the needs of your membership and community? We want to share yo...