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Oct 21 2020

Calling All Middle and High School Students

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – For students looking for scholarships to help lessen the financial burden college brings, it’s not too late to participate in the annual Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Penessay competitions. Open to eligible high school students, the Voice of Democracy program is one of the top p...

Oct 14 2020

'We Don't Quit'

Daniel Rivas, Jr., remembers being six years old and watching as police responded to a domestic violence call at a neighbor’s house. A man beating his wife tried to fight off an officer and was subdued and arrested. That moment from his childhood in Texas stuck with Rivas, and he always knew he wanted to spend his life serving others in law e...

Oct 13 2020

After Fighting for His Country, a Veteran Fights for Kids

“Service is not just a word to veterans, it’s our way of life,” said Zachary B. Allman, magistrate and VFW at-large member in West Virginia. “We are protectors of the people, and our tour of duty ends when our heart stops beating. Until then, we will fight.” Allman’s desire to serve has taken him from the militar...

Oct 13 2020

VFW Wishes the US Navy a Happy 245th Birthday

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and its Auxiliary wish our U.S. Navy a very happy 245th birthday as our sailors continue to protect and defend freedom across our global waters. The U.S. Navy is America’s naval warfare service branch and the most capable and dominant sea-fighting force in the world. Our Navy is com...

Oct 12 2020

Veterans Need Support Especially in a Pandemic

GEORGETOWN, Texas – Even in a pandemic, veterans are returning from active military duty to prepare for civilian careers that require them to return to school for additional education and training…often beyond what is covered financially by the GI Bill. To make educational expenses less of a burden on service members, anyone can &ldquo...

Oct 12 2020

Humana Rolls Out 2021 Medicare Advantage Health Plans with Expanded $0 Premiums and Enhanced Benefits

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) recently announced details of its 2021 Medicare product offerings, including Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plans that are built with the benefits and options people eligible for Medicare need most. Beneficiaries will also have new choices through the launch of 69 new MAPD plans across hundr...

Oct 07 2020

The VFW Podcast Debuts Today

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Veterans of Foreign Wars began its next journey of communicating with veterans, service members and military families through The VFW Podcast, its newest communication platform today. The VFW Podcast is the official podcast of the VFW, the oldest combat veterans service organization advocating for and serving our veter...

Oct 05 2020

Veteran Helps Others Find a Path to Healing

Kerry D. Steuart enlisted in the U.S. Air Force with plans for a long military career. But things didn’t go as planned. He was medically discharged only eight years into what he thought would be decades of service. Soon after, the Gulf War veteran began battling post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in addition to his physical challenges. &ld...

Oct 02 2020

'It's More Important than Ever to Reach Out and Check In'

“I found my mission in helping my fellow brothers and sisters when I lost a former soldier from suicide,” said U.S. Army veteran Derrick Brooks. “I never lost a soldier in combat. To come home and lose one by his own hand – why survive the war, just to go out like that?!” The tragic death weighed heavily on Brooks, who...

Oct 01 2020

Veteran Creates a Community of Support with Video Games

Christopher Boehm served in the U.S. Army for eight years. After returning home, he realized his video game passion could be a way to help fellow service members. Boehm is a member of VFW Post 5059 in Turlock, California, and has loved video games most of his life. “I have played video games since the Magnavox Odyssey came out in the 70s. Coi...