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WASHINGTON — The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is pleased to announce the receipt of a generous grant from the Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) to support its Pre-Discharge claims program. Through the program, VFW Accredited Service Officers process Benefits Delivery at Discharge (BDD) claims for transitioning service members on more than ...
Protect Veterans' Benefits. Pass the Major Richard Star Act. On November 9–10, VFW and VFW Auxiliary advocates will be on Capitol Hill fighting for veterans' earned benefits. Americans across the country can stand with them by sending a message directly to Congress. Congress has two important decisions to make: protect future veterans from cu...
Add your name to the VFW's Honor the Contract petition and stand with America's veterans. On November 9–10, VFW and VFW Auxiliary advocates from across the country will head to Capitol Hill, carrying the voices of Americans who believe our nation must keep its promises to those who served. Sign the petition today. Your name will be counted am...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) proudly recognizes November as National Native American Heritage Month and joins a grateful nation in honoring our Indigenous service members and veterans whose courage, skill and devotion to country have helped to defend the United States for more than two and a half centuries. The monthl...
CHICAGO-- The Aspen Group (TAG) today announced new initiatives designed to make dental care more accessible and affordable for veterans, building on its five-year, $100 million commitment to expand access to care for underserved patients. As part of this commitment, Aspen Dental is offering veterans free enrollment in the Aspen Dental Savings Plan...
WASHINGTON — The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and Student Veterans of America (SVA) are proud to name the selectees for the 2026-2027 VFW-SVA Legislative Fellowship program. Through the nearly semester-long experience, cohort members will be equipped with leadership and advocacy training, which they will apply to a federal policy issue impa...
Brick by etched brick, members of VFW Post 1093 cemented the names of 1,247 local veterans into a pathway called the Walk of Heroes at their Veterans Memorial Park in Ipswich, Massachusetts. Spearheaded by Post 1093 Commander Larry Jordan, the project began in late 2025 to etch the names of every veteran dating back to the Revolutionary War, preser...
In South Beloit, Illihnois, VFW Post 11019’s Auxiliary Charter Organizational Meeting on Sept. 30, brought together prospective members and supporters from across District 6. The meeting followed a unanimous vote by Post members on Aug. 18 authorizing the formation of an Auxiliary. Since that vote, Post leaders have been working with VFW Auxi...
VFW Post 10209 and Hernando County Veteran Services partnered with Veteran Pro Wrestling (VPW) to bring a must-see wrestling special to Vetoberfest attendees at Anderson Snow Park in Spring Hill, Florida, on Oct. 3. The event, spearheaded by Post 10209 Commander Timothy Stokes and his members, honored veterans and their families by welcoming the He...
WASHINGTON – The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) announced today that its National Veterans Service (NVS) program has helped veterans and their families secure $17.92 billion in cumulative VA disability compensation in fiscal year (FY) 2026 alone, marking a new waypoint in the organization’s ongoing mission to ensure veterans receive the...
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