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May 21 2019

'Run for the Wall' Riders Receive Warm VFW Welcome

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Today, staff members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. National Headquarters joined local VFW members in Concordia, Mo., to pay tribute to motorcyclists participating in the annual cross-country “Run for the Wall” motorcycle ride. Approximately 550 riders sto...

May 20 2019

UNTUCKit and NASCAR's Chase Elliott Team Up to Benefit VFW

NEW YORK– UNTUCKit, one of the fastest-growing retail brands in the United States, announced today the launch of the Chase Elliott Limited-Edition Made in America Shirt to support military service members and veterans. Crafted in North Carolina, the shirt features Chase’s No. 9 car mark stitched into the sail of a signature UNTUCKit but...

May 20 2019

‘Getting More Physical’

A group of military-affiliated students in the nation’s capital have been getting more active. They’ve been swinging hard on the driving range, lifting weights and kayaking the Potomac River. The George Washington (GW) Veterans group, located at George Washington University in Washington, D.C., is a chapter of the Student Veterans of Am...

May 17 2019

VFW Salutes Spouse Relicensing Costs Reimbursement

The Army and Air Force announced new programs this week that will reimburse military spouse relicensing and recertification costs if a permanent change of station moves them across state lines.

May 16 2019

VFW Reminds Americans Freedom Isn’t Free

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – May 18, Armed Forces Day, provides the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. and our nation the opportunity to celebrate and recognize the commitment, dedication and sacrifices made by the millions of men and women who have selflessly answered the call to protect and defend our way of life. Our freedom isn’t free, and ...

May 15 2019

Airborne Veteran Grateful for Help From the VFW

Dina Ruck joined the Army in 1990, leaving the comfort of her hometown to pursue bigger dreams. Her military career took her around the world and to the skies many times as she jumped from planes for her airborne training. It’s been thrilling, but tough on her physical health. Ruck was stationed throughout the U.S., Germany, Kuwait and at the...

May 14 2019

House Unanimously Passes Blue Water Navy Veterans Act!

WASHINGTON – The national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States is saluting the U.S. House of Representatives for unanimously passing H.R. 299, the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019. “The VFW salutes the united support of the entire House,” said VFW National Commander B.J. Lawrence. “Your ...

May 14 2019

VFW Supports its own During Wildfire Relief

While fires blazed across more than 150,000 acres in northern California in November, VFW Posts nationwide pulled together to support those affected by the devastation. VFW Post 2039 in Paradise, Calif., about 90 miles north of Sacramento, suffered the most damage from the fires. Commander Keith Taylor said the Post itself withstood damages, but al...

May 14 2019

‘It Eased the Burden’

An Iraq War Army veteran was awarded more than $1,300 that helped him and his family with living expenses, thanks to the VFW Unmet Needs program. Retired Army 1st Sgt. Glenroy Wilson, of Houston, served three tours in Iraq. His first deployment was in 2006-07 with the 1st Armored Division, and his other two were with the 1st Infantry Division in 20...

May 13 2019

16 Awards Issued

Thanks to all of the participants of the 2019 VFW National Publications Contest. Covering the 2018 calendar year, the contest garnered 75 entries, 19 more than last year. Entries came in from 48 Posts/Districts and six Departments. There were two submissions for the “Best Magazine” category, and 19 submissions for “Best Feature Ar...