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On April 1, 1968, Marine veteran Ken Rodgers, upon exiting a helicopter that landed in the city of Dong Ha, Vietnam, turned and looked back in the direction that he came from, toward Khe Sanh Combat Base. As he remembered the battle that transpired there over the past 11 weeks, he thought to himself: “That’s one hell of a story.” ...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Todaythe Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is proud to join a grateful nation in celebrating the 251st birthday of the United States Navy, the steadfast maritime force that has protected and defended the shores of America, strategic interests abroad and global sea lanes for two and a half centuries. On Oct. 13, 1775, a resolut...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – For nearly 80 years, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) has invested in America's next generation of leaders through its Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen youth patriotic essay contests. The Oct. 31 deadline is fast approaching for middle and high school students to enter this year's competition and have their chan...
Veterans who paid Trajector Medical, LLC, formerly known as Vet Comp & Pen Medical Consulting, LLC, for assistance obtaining or increasing their Department of Veterans Affairs disability benefits may have claims in Trajector’s pending bankruptcy and should act promptly to protect their rights. The Bankruptcy Court initially established Oc...
GEORGETOWN, Texas – Veteran-founded Sport Clips Haircuts is launching its 13th annual campaign for the VFW’s “Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship” program, giving clients nationwide an opportunity to help veterans and service members pursue education and career goals after military service. The campaign runs Oct. 5 through N...
Sharing a shoreline with Oklahoma to the north and Texas to the south, the aptly named Lake Texoma is home to members of VFW Post 7873, who gladly share their serene outdoor space with other veterans and the public. Offering five RV spaces with full hookups (including water, sewer and electricity access) and access to Lake Texoma via a boat ramp, t...
May 2 marked the kickoff to VFW’s 5th Annual Day of Service. Taking place across the nation and around the world, VFW Day of Service showcases veterans banding together to make a difference in their communities. By combining resources, gaining media support and dedicating the entire month to service, VFW spotlights the ongoing commitment of v...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — On Sept. 29 the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) proudly commemorates VFW Day, marking 127 years of unwavering service to America’s veterans, service members, their families and communities. Founded on Sept. 29, 1899, the VFW has stood as the nation’s most established major war veterans’ service organization...
In 2005, VFW’s new Commander-in-Chief Cory Geisler was six years into a successful career as a regional sales manager for a company in Wisconsin. And while the money andprestige were comforting, something else was on his mind. “I was deeply aff ected by 9/11,” he said. “It was a big turning point in my life, but I was so inv...
The VFW Foundation is committed to ensuring VFW Posts and Auxiliaries have the resources, knowledge and support they need to strengthen their communities and advance the VFW’s mission. While funding VFW National Programs remains central to the Foundation’s work, the Foundation also helps local Posts and Auxiliaries build their capacity ...
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