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KANSAS CITY, Mo. -The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. extends its warmest season’s greetings to all of our nation’s veterans, service members, and their families and advocates. Many of us will be fortunate enough to celebrate the holidays with family and friends from the comfort and safety of our own homes, but please remember tha...
Veteran Mark Villegas gave 15 years to the United States Armed Forces, serving in Oklahoma, Louisiana, Texas, California, Bosnia and Iraq. He joined the military with a desire to be part of a team dedicated to serving the greater good, but also to better support his family. Several years after his service ended, Villegas fell on hard times financia...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Known as one of the most trusted and independent sources for quality, unbiased reporting, Military Times has teamed up with the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. to offer VFW members the opportunity to save 45% off its annual subscription rate. Established in 1940, Military Times has earned its role as part of the fabric...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. —Yesterday evening, USAA representatives and local VFW leaders gathered with members of the St. Francois County community to announce VFW Post 2426 in Desloge, Mo., as the recipient of a $20,000 cash prize, courtesy of the Post’s former commander, Dennis Sweet, and USAA’s Salute Your Post Giveaway. “I entere...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – On Friday, the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. recognizes the sixth anniversary of the end of the Iraq War, honoring the service and sacrifices of America’s more than 1.5 million Iraq War veterans and the 4,486 service members who paid the ultimate sacrifice. Facing a never-before-seen breed of terrorist on an e...
WASHINGTON — Following several weeks of negotiations between the U.S. House and Senate, President Trump signed the fiscal year 2018 National Defense Authorization Act (FY18 NDAA) into law yesterday. The final bill authorizes just over $692 billon for ongoing and planned defense programs, including $65.7 billion for overseas operations in Afgh...
November was Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and as part of an ongoing video series from PatientsLikeMe - a key supporter of the VFW Mental Wellness Campaign- we heard from veteran Joe on his battle with lung cancer. “Yesterday was my first birthday,” Joe says. “One year, cancer free.” PatientsLikeMe launched the #MoreThan seri...
Statement of Ryan M. Gallucci, Director, National Veterans Service, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, Before the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, United States House of Representatives, With Respect To “Pre-Discharge Claims Programs: Are VA and DOD Effectively Serving Separatin...
Does the topic of networking leave a sour taste in your mouth? Are you worried that I’m going to promote “schmoozing,” and handing out business cards like a snake oil salesman? If it does, you’re not alone. But don’t worry. Networking is an important part of your military to civilian transition, and if done correctly...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Today Sport Clips Haircuts donated $1.25 million to the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. Foundation to support active-duty U.S. service members’ and veterans’ scholarships through the Help A Hero program. This year's fundraising target was shattered when Sport Clips’ clients and product partner donatio...
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