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Mar 30 2023

Pending Legislation

Statement of Patrick Murray, Director National Legislative Service Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Before the United States House of Representatives Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity With Respect To Pending Legislation WASHINGTON, D.C. Chairman Van Orden, Ranking Member Levin, and members...

Mar 29 2023

Pending Legislation

Statement of Meggan Thomas, 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 m...

Mar 29 2023

Pending Legislation

Statement of Kristina Keenan, Deputy Director National Legislative Service Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Before the 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 Luttrell, Ranki...

Mar 29 2023

VFW Commemorates National Vietnam War Veterans Day

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – For the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and for our nation, National Vietnam War Veterans Day is an important one. Made official through the Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act of 2017, today, we honor the great service and sacrifice of our Vietnam War veterans through ceremonies and celebrations across the nation. From Feb...

Mar 28 2023

'He Showed Me It's OK to Hurt'

Veteran Erik Myers, 44, retired from the military in 2019 after 21 years in the U.S. Marine Corps. Today, he lives in Wichita, Kansas, with his family. While serving, Myers survived several traumatic events. As a result, he copes with a Traumatic Brain Injury, Post Traumatic Stress (PTS), musculoskeletal pain and hearing and memory issues. His fami...

Mar 27 2023

Coffee Leads to Conversations

After Jason Cvancara sold his security business in June 2021, the Air Force Reserve’s chief master sergeant was undecided about his next business venture when his mother passed away. The death of his beloved mother, Miriam, a British native who married his military father and immigrated to Minnesota, struck Cvancara hard. It was she whose dev...

Mar 27 2023

'An Overwhelming Success'

Following a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19 limitations, the anticipation surrounding the 13th annual Frank H. Martin Car and Truck Show last June at VFW Post 7155 in Trappe, Pennsylvania, led to its most profitable year ever. Named in memory of Martin, a Post 7155 member who began running shows in 2007 to help raise money for children in need befo...

Mar 27 2023

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...

Mar 26 2023

Emergency Assistance Relieves Burden

Veteran Kimmer Horsen, 42, served in the Army for 10 years. Among other things, the 9/11 attacks motivated her to enlist. Throughout a decade of service, Horsen was stationed around the world, including in Iraq, Kuwait and Afghanistan. Today, she lives in Ewa Beach, Hawaii, with her service dog, Macho. Horsen’s service-connected conditions in...

Mar 24 2023

'We Are All About Working Together'

Since 1914, VFW has benefited from the support of the VFW Auxiliary. Together, members work tirelessly on behalf of communities around the world. The Auxiliary’s nearly half a million members promote VFW programs such as Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen. According to Auxiliary National Secretary-Treasurer Ann Panteleakos, Auxiliarie...