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Sep 29 2020

Honoring Two Bronze Star Recipients

More than 50 years since a firefight killed one and led the other to singlehandedly save his 16-man platoon, Lynwood Thornton and Harold Jantz received their long-awaited decorations last year. Thornton and Jantz of the Army’s 1st Platoon, Bravo Co., 3rd Bttn., 7th Inf., 199th Light Infantry Brigade, each received the Bronze Star during separ...

Sep 28 2020

Birthday Bash

VFW Post 4250 in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, surprised its oldest living member with a birthday celebration and homage on Aug 10. Members of the Post joined friends and neighbors in crafting a parade laden with cars, floats and golf carts, bringing it to World War II veteran Lou DeBiasio’s doorstep in celebration of his 105th birthday. “...

Sep 28 2020

VFW Members Stand Together Even During Tough Times

I was going through some old files in a box in my attic and found a story I saved in 1992 for some reason which I forget at the moment. I did not know who the author was at the time, but have since learned he is Dr. Harry Clarke Noyes. The title is, “The Goose Story.” When fall arrives and you look up to the sky you see and hear geese f...

Sep 28 2020

VFW Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) celebrates the invaluable contributions our Hispanic Americans have made in our military as we honor Hispanic Heritage Month. “Our Hispanic service members, veterans and families are an essential part of the VFW family,” said VFW National Commander Harold “Hal” Roes...

Sep 25 2020

Celebrate VFW Day

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Every Sept. 29, Veterans of Foreign Wars Day is celebrated at Posts and in communities around the world. VFW Day is a day devoted to recognizing our amazing organization and its selfless and committed members worldwide who continue to serve. The VFW has been unwavering in its devotion to veterans, service members and their ...

Sep 24 2020

Helping Veterans 'Any Way, Shape or Form'

Today, U.S. Marine Corps veteran Richard Andrew Farrer inspires service members to get help when they need it and find community and a mission in life. But a few years ago, he never would’ve thought that was possible. “For a long time, I was lost. I didn't have a path that was conducive to a good life. I drank too much. I suffered from ...

Sep 21 2020

VFW, VA Host Facebook Life Serving Homeless and At-Risk Veterans

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) are hosting an interactive Facebook Live event to highlight resources available to help veterans facing homelessness to secure safe and stable housing. Join us on Sept. 23 at 3 p.m. ET to hear from experts on VA p...

Sep 21 2020

“… A Mission to Help My Warfighter Family …”

As a platoon sergeant in the U.S. Army with 20 years of service, David Sousa knew how to watch out for and help the men and women around him when they faced struggles. He didn’t expect to lose a friend and find that he needed help too. “A good friend of mine committed suicide in March 2013 and it triggered some major emotions with me. I...

Sep 18 2020

The VFW Will Always Remember

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – On National POW/MIA Recognition Day, the Veterans of Foreign Wars emphasizes the gravity of honoring and remembering the more than 140,000 former American prisoners of war and nearly 82,000 service members who remain missing and unaccounted-for. It is the duty of every American to remember the men and women whose sacrifice ...

Sep 18 2020

VFW Salutes Air Force for 73 Years of Service

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – On Friday, Sept. 18, the Veterans of Foreign Wars proudly joins together with Americans to celebrate the brave men and women of the U.S. Air Force, and their 73 years of steadfast service to our nation. For nearly three-quarters of a century, the Air Force’s innovation and drive have positioned the United States as th...