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Aug 04 2020

‘Best Scholarship I Have Ever Received’

When Spencer Poort graduated from Grand Haven High School in Grand Haven, Michigan, he had no idea what he wanted to do with his life. Now, he plans to soar through flight school while double majoring in management and operations with assistance from the VFW’s "Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship." Poort joined the Marine Corps Reserve straig...

Jul 27 2020

Korean War Armistice Signed 67 Years Ago

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) commemorates the signing of the armistice signed July 27, 1953, signaling the cease fire of the Korean War. A total of 36,576 Americans – according to Battles of the Korean War, the VFW’s official history of the conflict – sacrificed their lives on the Korean peninsula. W...

Jul 27 2020

Texas Post Gives Flags a Proper Retirement

Cub Scouts and members of VFW Post 1799 in Tyler, Texas, participated in a flag retirement ceremony on Flag Day, June 14. Post 1799 Commander J.R. Nielson, an Army veteran who served in Operation Desert Shield in Turkey, said holding flag retirement ceremonies are a way to “respectfully” dispose of unserviceable U.S. flags. “Part ...

Jul 24 2020

Hal Roesch II Elected VFW’s New National Commander

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Hal Roesch II, of Hampton, Virginia, was installed as the Veterans of Foreign Wars’ 112th national commander today during a change of command ceremony at the VFW National Headquarters. Roesch assumes command of the oldest combat veterans service organization boasting approximately 1.5 million members, including its Au...

Jul 23 2020

Pending Legislation

Statement of Patrick Murray, Director National Legislative Service Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States For the Record United States House of Representatives Committee on Veterans’ Affairs With Respect To Pending Legislation WASHINGTON, D.C. Chairman Takano, Ranking Member Roe, and members of the committee, on behalf of the m...

Jul 23 2020

Practical Help to Stay Positive in Maryland

VFW Post 7461 and members in Indian Head, Maryland, have come up with a number of unique ways to serve their community and help people remain positive during the pandemic. Post Chaplain Bridgette Alfred has been posting articles of inspiration on Facebook and though a local online magazine. Post Jr. Vice Commander and Department of Maryland State C...

Jul 22 2020

VFW Offers Special Bond for Vets

The Veterans of Foreign Wars gives witness to the fact that we have a special bond of which that the rest of the citizens of the United States do not know. We served together on a land far away in a time of war and conflict as soldiers in arms. During this time in our lives, we developed special relationships and bonds with our fellow comrades in a...

Jul 22 2020

Veterans Help Combat Homelessness in Louisiana

VFW Post 8973 in New Orleans, Louisiana, is taking action to help veterans who are homeless or facing difficulties during the COVID-19 crisis. The Post has a veteran relief fund supported by fundraising events and donations from members and the community. When they heard the call to care for homeless veterans and military families hit hard by the p...

Jul 20 2020

More Than 1 Million Meals Raised for Food Pantries in Need

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Veterans of Foreign Wars is proud to announce its 2020 “Uniting to Combat Hunger” campaign has raised more than 1 million meals for veterans and military families in need, transcending its original goal of 500,000. VFW Quartermaster General Debra Anderson and Ed Sandrick, director of Humana’s Strategic...

Jul 20 2020

Giving Away Joy Helps a Veteran-Owned Business in Texas

VFW Post 8541 in San Antonio, Texas, wanted a way to help lessen the impact of the COVID-19 crisis in their community. The Post didn’t have to look very far. San Antonio Healthy Vending, a local business owned by Special Forces veteran Ruben Ayala, was hit hard by the shutdown. Most of his clientele closed their doors, leaving Ayala with a si...