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Statement of Joseph Grassi, 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 Economic Opportunity With Respect To Pending Legislation Washington, D.C. Chairman Van Orden, Ranking Member Pappa...
Are you a VFW member and have published a written piece that you’re proud of in the past year? VFW is now accepting submissions for the 2026 Publication Contest! VFW members have a rich history of storytelling excellence. Through retellings of their service, VFW members have helped shape laws for veterans, inform civilians of the experiences ...
On Oct . 1, the Centersfor Disease Control andPrevention (CDC) approvedan official diagnostic code for Gulf WarIllness (GWI) more than 30 years after symptoms of the condition began to be reported. The illness, which is described as an amalgamation of several chronic symptoms including fatigue, respiratory issues, joint pain and gastrointestinal pa...
Get Your VFW Tartan Patterned Kilt Ordered Our clan — the VFW and its Auxiliary — has a limited-time opportunity to purchase kilts and accessories using the official VFW tartan registered with the National Records of Scotland. The VFW has teamed up with USA Kilts to hold a limited-time pre-sale thru Feb. 15 for a variety of products for...
On April 24, 1966, VFW Post 6069 in Lebanon, Ohio, hosted a meeting with 12 members from four other Posts to discuss the formation of a burial detail. After several names were suggested, all members present voted unanimously to adopt the name “VFW Memorial Team.” For the last 60 years, the Southwest Ohio VFW Memorial Team has worked clo...
The Persian Gulf War, commonly known as Operation Desert Storm, started on Jan. 17, 1991, with intense air strikes by U.S. troops and allies targeting Iraqi forces, followed by a ground assault on Feb. 24 that lasted only four days, freeing all Iraqi forces from Kuwait by Feb. 28. In the photo, several members of the U.S. Special forces hold a U.S....
Since the adoption of the PACT Act by lawmakers in 2022 — a decisive win spearheaded by VFW’s lobbying on Capitol Hill — research on toxic burn pits and their effects on veterans who served near them has increased in scope. “The PACT Act is the most significant toxic exposure legislation since the Agent Orange Act, but it mu...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — On Monday, Jan. 19, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and its Auxiliary join the nation in honoring the life and legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., whose leadership, courage, and commitment to peaceful progress helped shape a stronger and more inclusive America. Born on Jan. 15, 1929, King was a minister and civic ...
Some combat-injured service members were forced to leave the military early because of serious injuries. Even though they served honorably, they do not receive the full military retirement they earned. Under current law, their military retirement pay is reduced because they also receive VA disability benefits. This means veterans injured in combat ...
Statement of Michael S. Figlioli, Director National Veterans 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 “Reevaluating the Rating Schedule: Examining VA’s Effort...
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