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In a moment that inspired an entire community, 81-year-old Vietnam veteran and Purple Heart recipient Ron Cabral walked across the stage at Bristol Community College’s 58th Commencement Ceremony on May 17, 2025, earning his Associate in Arts Degree in General Studies. A member of VFW Post 2045 in Swansea, Mass., Cabral’s success was mad...
On Sept. 21, on the 81st anniversary of Operation Market Garden, members of VFW Post 6712 in Revere, Massachusetts, escorted three WWII veterans back to the Netherlands, where they attended several ceremonies in the cities they were deployed to. One of the veterans, Gene Metcalfe, now 102 years old, served with the Infantry Regiment 82nd Airborne D...
Located about 35 miles north of the Oregon border in Washington state and home to about 85,000 is the city of Kennewick, a vibrant residential and banking community. This past February, VFW Post 5785 member and Marine vet Kevin Veleke was recognized as the “Kennewick Man of the Year” after having restored four local veteran memorial sit...
Shop the VFW Store for commemorative 125th Anniversary memorabilia, while supplies last. Get your anniversary holiday ornament for $29.95. And there is also a second annual ornament available for purchase here. Check out the Zippo lighter, made in the USA and available for $54. Additionally, a gold and silver coin set in a clamshell case, with the ...
Earlier this month, after being unable to reach an agreement on a bill that would fund government services into the month of October, the federal government has ceased many operations, resulting in a partial “shutdown.” However, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs, an estimated 97 percent of VA employees continue to provide ...
For its 19th annual fundraiser in May, VFW’s partnership with Burger King proved a success. With 24 participating franchisees and 880 restaurants, this year’s fundraiser raised $348,559 for the VFW’s National Veterans Service (NVS). The campaign, which invites guests to donate $1 or more with their purchased meals, helped provide ...
Each issue of Checkpoint includes a callout for submissions. While submissions do come in, most have no photos and some with photos that are not acceptable for use. To increase your chances of seeing the good work of your Post in Checkpoint or even on the pages of VFW magazine, here are a few pointers to consider the next time you take photos at a ...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) launched Still Serving in March 2020 to highlight how America’s veterans continue to serve in their local communities after transitioning from the military. What started as a campaign became a movement as veterans across the world stepped up to share stories of their continued servic...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) proudly joins the nation in celebrating the 250th birthday of the United States Navy, which has been our unwavering maritime shield, defending the seas to ensure America’s security and economic prosperity. On Oct. 13, 1775, a resolution of the Continental Congress established what is...
WASHINGTON – The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), together with Student Veterans of America (SVA), is pleased to announce its selection of six student veterans to complete the 2025/2026 VFW-SVA Legislative Fellowship. Now in its 12th year, student veteran fellows gain experience advocating for a solution to a pressing veterans’ issue by ...
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