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VFW National Commander Glen Gardner is interviewed by WTOP radio reporter Bob Madigan during a VFW-hosted reception Jan. 18 for almost 50 Medal of Honor recipients who were in the Nation's Capitol for inauguration week festivities. The VFW reception is one of several events that are co-sponsored by more than a dozen military and veterans' service o...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Robert M. Craig, Commander of VFW Post 5180 in Seale, Alabama, has been named the Men’s Progressive Club of Georgia’s “2008 Man of the Year.” The Men’s Progressive Club of Georgia was chartered in 1949, for the purpose of ensuring equal rights for all citizens. Holding true to its purpose, eac...
WASHINGTON — The national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. said today's presidential decision to close the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, is not a prudent course of action during a time of war. "The detention facility is a valuable tool in the fight against terrorism because it provides useful intelligence i...
KANSAS CITY, Mo.— If you received a Purple Heart for wounds sustained in the Persian Gulf War, Iraqor Afghanistan, you could be one of 8* lucky vets to win VFW’s trip to compete in the Veterans Golf Classic beginning on May 17, 2009. Airfare, hotel accommodations and tournament entry fee for each winner are included. Each player must ...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A check for$250,000was presented to the VFW Foundation for the Unmet Needs program in front of nearly 20,000 fans during the second period of the NHL match-up between the Minnesota Wild and the Edmonton Oilers late last week, courtesy of Mid-America Franchise Association's (MAFA) Burger King restaurants. This event marked ...
CHAMBERSBURG — After raising more than $10,500 for the local Pennsylvania National Guard unit, the Charles Nitterhouse Post 1599 Veterans of Foreign Wars, Chambersburg, has officially adopted the unit. VFW Commander Chuck Lucas said Wednesday that he has received a certificate for the adoption that makes the relationship official. "This is v...
WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today plans to re-open enrollment in its health care system by July 2009 to about 265,000 veterans whose incomes exceed current limits. “We’re pleased to be able to offer what has been called ‘the best care anywhere’ to many more new veterans,” said ...
The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States is applauding two key developments for women veterans. On November 19, theSenate passed bill S. 1963, The Caregiver and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2009(98-0). “This is major progress toward more fully acknowledging the vital military contributions of women during war and peace. W...
WASHINGTON —For veterans struggling financially due to a job loss or decreased income, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers an assortment of programs that can relieve the costs of health care or provide care at no cost. “With the downturn in the economy, VA recognizes that many veterans will feel the effects,” said Secr...
Regardless of what branch of the military one joins, the bond of serving one’s country unites millions of people across the U.S. despite background, race and gender. It’s what led Air Force veteran and FedEx Ground Service Manager Scott Barber in Tampa, Fla., to help a member of the Army more than 1,000 miles away in Sheldon, New York. ...
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