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May 19 2018

Armed Forces Day 2018: A time to reflect on freedom, and those who defend it

Our nation’s birth and survival has fallen upon the shoulders of patriotic men and women who have put everything on the line to keep our country free. Our servicemen and women recognize that only at great cost can the concept of liberty and justice become a reality, and only with great sacrifice can freedom prevail. Armed Forces Day was creat...

May 18 2018

President to Nominate Wilkie as New VA Secretary

WASHINGTON — President Trump announced his intention today to nominate Acting Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert L. Wilkie Jr. to become the new VA secretary. The son of a career Army officer, Wilkie is a lawyer by profession with extensive national security experience in both the legislative and executive branches of government. He is a fo...

May 17 2018

A Review of VA's Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Program

Statement of Patrick Murray, Associate Director National Legislative Service Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States For the Record Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Committee on Veterans’ Affairs United States House of Representatives With Respect To: “A Review of VA’s Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Program&rdq...

May 17 2018

Armed Forces Day 2018

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Armed Forces Day, May 19, offers the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. and every American the opportunity to express our gratitude to the men and women who do their duty to our nation day in and day out, and to celebrate their service. Those who have worn America’s uniform understand firsthand the costly price of f...

May 16 2018

VFW Applauds Passage of VA Mission Act

WASHINGTON – The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. applauds the House of Representatives for passing the VA MISSION Act of 2018. The bipartisan, bicameral legislation is the result of hard work by members of the House and Senate Committees on Veterans’ Affairs to improve VA’s ability to hire high-quality health care professiona...

May 16 2018

VFW Departments Work Together to Help Wounded Marine

Jake McMahon was one of 14 Marines and one sailor from the 3rd Assault Amphibian Bn., injured when an amphibious assault vehicle caught fire in September. Daniel, who served in Vietnam from 1969-70 with the 9th Inf. Div., said he didn’t know how serious Jake’s wounds were. “I was really devastated,” said Daniel, VFW Departme...

May 15 2018

VFW, Trace Adkins Announce Special Performance at VFW National Convention

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. (VFW) is proud to announce country music legend Trace Adkins will be performing live at Municipal Auditorium during the 119th VFW National Convention in Kansas City on July 22. "One of my greatest honors as an entertainer is to perform for our nation's servicemen and women,” sa...

May 14 2018

VFW Members to #ThankBK for Continued Support

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. and its Auxiliary will be out in force on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 19, 2018, to show their support and appreciation for BURGER KING® franchisees as part of the VFW’s second annual #ThankBK Appreciation Day. Since 2007, BURGER KING® franchisees and thei...

May 12 2018

Minnesota Post Improves Trails with Repair Stations

Post members partnered with the city of Detroit Lakes and the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) last year to install two bicycle repair stations along local trails. Kohl Skalin, a member of Post 1676, said Detroit Lakes is a “bike-friendly city” that has many trails for residents to use. “We thought [the repair statio...

May 10 2018

Mothering from the War Zone

Parents who have had to leave their children for an extended period of time can attest to the difficulties the absence can cause. Those serving in the military know this all too well. And those with no spouse with whom their children can stay during deployments find themselves in an even worse situation. This Mother’s Day, the VFWpays tribute...