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On May 7, members of VFW Post 7909 hosted its first National Day of Prayer observance at the historic Chapel of the High-Speed Pass located at the National POW/MIA Memorial & Museum in Jacksonville, Florida. More than just a ceremony, the event served as the Post’s VFW Day of Service project — bringing together more than 100 veteran...
During her time serving as a military police sergeant with the 535th Military Police Bn., VFW “Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship” recipient Brandi Douglass discovered her passion for helping others navigate challenging situations. A mother of two, Douglass made it her goal to contribute to systemically improving access to mental healt...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — May 16 marks Armed Forces Day, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) proudly joins with our grateful nation to honor our active duty, Guard, and Reserve soldiers, Marines, sailors, airmen, guardians and Coast Guardsmen. Today, we recognize those who stand as the frontline of freedom, defending our way of life at home and a...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States mourns the passing of Past Commander-in-Chief Edward S. Banas Sr., a devoted leader, Vietnam veteran and lifelong advocate for America’s veterans and military families. He was a respected member of the VFW whose decades of service left a lasting impact on the organizat...
This year, Independence Day marks the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. Show your pride with apparel and more from the VFW Store, including a new holiday ornament. Click https://www.vfwstore.org/category/more/specials/4thofjuly. To shop for other items from the VFW Store, click vfwstore.org. Need help with an order? Call the Member...
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Humana Inc. and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), in collaboration with USAA, CenterWell and Volunteers of America (VOA), will bring together employees, veteran advocates and community partners on May 19 to support veterans experiencing homelessness. As part of the VFW’s annual Day of Service, volunteers will unite i...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — VFW has announced the winners of the 2026 National Publications Contest. Like previous years, to encourage further participation, this year’s contest included the categories of Best Magazine and Best Feature Story. Two non-VFW affiliated journalism professionals served as judges for the competition. This is designed t...
On April 13, members of VFW Post 10804 in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, along with American Legion Post 186 members, local first responders and family celebrated Post 10804 member Gus Preno’s 109th birthday with a parade that honored his service. Born in 1917, Preno enlisted in the Navy in 1940 and was on board the USS Melville during t...
When she was 16 years old, Janae Sergio was dropped off at an emergency night shelter in Hollywood, California, by her mother, who would not be returning for her daughter. Having only brought a single backpack, Sergio believed her stay at the shelter would only be temporary. Sergio would soon begin her long journey of self-actualization, overcoming...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is pleased to announce starting May 1, participating Burger King® franchise restaurants will kick off their annual fundraiser to raise money throughout the month of May in support of the VFW’s National Veterans Service (NVS), helping to ensure the VFW can continue to provide serv...
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