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Oct 20 2021

Pending Legislation

Statement of Kristina Keenan, Associate Director National Legislative Service Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States For the Record United States House of Representatives Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs With Respect To Pending Legislation Washington, D.C. Chair Luria, ...

Oct 19 2021

VFW Urges Navy to Honor Hero

WASHINGTON — In a letter sent to the Office of the Secretary of the U.S. Navy, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) National Commander Matthew “Fritz” Mihelcic urged Secretary Carlos Del Toro to name the newest commissioned surface combatant ship the USS Telesforo Trinidad, after a sailor who earned the Medal of Honor for his actions mo...

Oct 19 2021

VFW Names Post 2423 as October #StillServing Post of the Month

Throughout the pandemic and all its uncertainty, Commander Donn Kegel’s energy and vision have helped to strengthen and guide VFW Post 2423, located in Indian Trail, North Carolina. From sponsoring fundraisers and safely hosting events and blood drives to offering vital support to its members, the Post has accomplished much to be proud of in ...

Oct 18 2021

VFW Remembers General Colin Powell

WASHINGTON (Oct. 18, 2021) — The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is mourning the passing of former Secretary of State and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, retired U.S. Army General Colin L. Powell, who passed away due to complications of cancer and COVID-19 this morning at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Marylan...

Oct 13 2021

HVAV Pending Legislation

Statement of Tammy Barlet, Deputy Director National Legislative Service Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Before The United States House Of Representatives Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health With Respect To Pending Legislation Washington, D.C. Chairwoman Brownley, Ranking Member Bergman, and members of the s...

Oct 13 2021

Veteran Is Ready for Next Mission

Joe Maki, 30, of Flint, Michigan, served in the Marine Corps for five years. He enlisted for a number of reasons. As a child, he was fascinated by the military and inspired by family members who served. Most importantly, Maki recognized the chance to be part of something greater than himself, build character and gain lifelong skills. Now a veteran,...

Oct 13 2021

VFW Honors US Navy for 246 Years of Service

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Today, we honor the impeccable service and dedication the men and women of the United States Navy has shown our nation for the past 246 years. With a service record a mile long and twice as deep, U.S. Naval Forces have served with distinction in every war, and have proven to be the world’s most formidable force on the...

Oct 11 2021

A Haircut at Sport Clips or a Text Before Nov. 13 Can Help A Hero Go Back to School

GEORGETOWN, Texas – Sport Clips Haircuts kicks off its Help A Hero veteran scholarship campaign today to benefit scholarships for U.S. service members and veterans – the largest scholarship program of its kind. Donations can be made now through November 13 at any Sport Clips location or by texting “HERO” to 71777. On Veteran...

Oct 07 2021

Pending Legislation

Statement of Patrick Murray, Director National Legislative Service Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Before the United States House of Representatives Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization With Respect To Pending Legislation Washington, D.C. Chairman Mrvan, Ranking Member Rosendale, and mem...

Oct 04 2021

Raising a ‘Hero’ to Help Others

Early in the pandemic, veteran Colin Ratner and his wife Cindi decided to take on a new challenge. Since the summer of 2020, they and their two daughters Alexandra and Madeline have been raising Hero, a black Labrador belonging to the Guide Dog Foundation. A combat medic in the Army Reserves, Ratner served a tour in Afghanistan and retired as an Ar...