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The Major Richard Star Act is now one signature away from an important breakthrough in the House of Representatives. Discharge Petition No. 22 has reached 217 signatures. It needs 218. The petition would help clear a path for the House to consider H.R. 2102, theMajor Richard Star Act, as a standalone bill. Thousands of combat-injured veterans have ...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — This Sept. 11, in observance of Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) solemnly pauses to remember the nearly 3,000 lives that were lost in the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. We also commend and honor the countless lives forever changed in the aftermath, including t...
September marks the 25th anniversary of one of America’s darkest days — the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. On that fateful day, American Airlines Flight 11 hit thenorth tower of New York City’s World Trade Center at 8:46 a.m. The nation watched in horror believing it to be a terrible accident. When United Flight 175 slammed ...
VFW leaders stood in solidarity with Camp Lejeune veterans and their families during a two-day Capitol Hill rally in June, calling for congressional action on H.R. 4145, the Ensuring Justice for Camp Lejeune Victims Act of 2025. VFW General Counsel John Muckelbauer was among the veterans who shared their stories, speaking on behalf of his brother, ...
Statement of Gregg Orto, Deputy Director National Veterans Service Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States For the Record United States House of Representatives Committee on Veterans’ Affairs With Respect To “Beyond Go-Live: VA Electronic Health Record Modernization Status Update” Washington, D.C. Chairman Bost, R...
KANSAS CITY — On Aug. 30, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) will pause to honor and remember the conclusion of the Afghanistan War, and the service and sacrifice of all who carried out the missions defending our nation. Five years ago, the United States ended its military presence in Afghanistan, officially ending America’s longest war...
The most important lesson Air Force veteran and VFW’s “Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship” recipient Ivonne Jones learned was to never leave a comrade behind. Today, having worked nearly 15 years in the VA, that lesson pushes her to continue helping veterans every day. “I learned many skills while in the Air Force,” J...
Earl Jackson, 48, reflected back on his work. The veterans he’s helped. The stories he’s heard. Plenty of clients came to mind for the VFW Accredited Service Officer. But one stood out. “I was helping a transitioning member overseas who thought he’d waited too long to start his claim,” Jackson said. “Months after...
Members of VFW Post 6181 in Ashland City, Tennessee, celebrated America’s 250th birthday in July by launching its own golf tournament at nearby Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Held at the Cole Park Golf Course, an 18-hole championship facility in Fort Campbell, about 47 miles north of Ashland City, the tournament hosted more than 50 participants and...
One VFW member gained attention at the 2026 VFW National Convention in Reno, Nevada, with an app designed to ignite the motivation to complete tasks. Marine veteran and VFW Post 3559 member Alex Kruger-Dobrota wanted to find an interactive way for VFW members to get involved with their Posts, engage legislatively and build new bonds. Badger: Operat...
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