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Two years ago, members of VFW Post 1617 in Derry, New Hampshire, embarked on an ambitious journey: to document the more than 1,500 veterans buried in Forest Hill Cemetery, located in East Derry, New Hampshire. The Post noticed that over the years, volunteers for their Memorial Day events had trouble discerning veteran graves from non-veteran graves...
Washington, D.C. Chairman Luttrell, Ranking Member McGarvey, and members of the subcommittee, on behalf of the men and women of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) and its Auxiliary, thank you for the opportunity to testify on these vital benefits. These programs provide critical financial security during times of hardshi...
“I see the old flagpole still stands. Have your troops hoist the colors to its peak and let no enemy ever haul them down.” These historic words were spoken by General Douglas McArthur on March 2,1945, after the recapture of Corregidor by the 503rd Parachute Regimental Combat Team. The “Rock Force” Commander Colonel George M....
WASHINGTON – The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) applauds President Trump for signing an executive order on Saturday aimed at accelerating alternative treatments for serious mental illness, a move the organization says could be transformative for veterans struggling with mental health challenges. The executive order, titled Accelerating Medica...
When Andrew Jilcott joined the Sleep in Heavenly Peace chapter in St. Mary’s County, Maryland, he did so to continue his lifelong commitment to service. “My military service instilled in me a deep sense of duty and a commitment to community,” said Jilcott, a member of VFW Post 2632 in St. Mary’s County. “I view my cont...
The Higgins boats sway back and forth amongst the turbulent waves. Troops, lined up in two rows, are showered in sea water, which sprays over the metallic sides of the boat. Gunfire rumbles in the distance. The commanding officer shouts orders over the roars of artillery hitting the beach. It’s a warm sunny day in August 2025, but for hundred...
On March 27, VFW Post 1647 in Brainerd, Minnesota, hosted its fifth annual Vietnam Veterans Day Celebration. There was standing room only at dinner, as more than 100 Vietnam veterans and their significant others came for the camaraderie and free refreshments. The local Daughters of the American Revolution served apple pie and ice cream, while the P...
The town of Arlington, Massachusetts, a suburb of Boston, is a thriving community with strong public schooling and beautiful New England scenery. Two-and-a-half centuries ago, however, the town was known as Menotomy, and its inhabitants were called to arms to fight for the sovereignty of a forming nation. About 12 miles south of Arlington, in Needh...
In December 2023, Army veteran Daniel Carr’s father was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Just a few weeks later, endometrial cancer was found in his mother’s body. After seeing how cancer affected his loved ones, Carr made it his mission to study medicine. His goal is to one day become an oncologist to help others who are battling the ...
WASHINGTON – The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) commends the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for resuming deployment of its Federal Electronic Health Record (EHR) system, with new implementations now live across multiple VA medical centers in Michigan. Announced in an April 13 VA news release, the Federal EHR system officially went live A...
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