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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is now accepting entries for its 79th annual Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen youth scholarship competitions. The 2025-2026 theme asks America’s students “How Are You Showing Patriotism and Support for Our Country?” Established in 1947, the VFW’s Voice of ...
WASHINGTON – Tonight the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) proudly presented nearly $175,000 in national scholarships and awards as it named the winners of its 2024-2025 Voice of Democracy® and Patriot’s Pen® youth scholarship competitions. This year’s national winners were announced at the 2025 VFW Washington Conference in W...
WASHINGTON — Per tradition, close to a thousand members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and its Auxiliary will flock to Washington, D.C., this weekend for VFW’s 2025 Washington Conference, which will run from March 2 - 6. Held every year, the national mid-winter conference encompasses the VFW’s largest legislative advocacy e...
The national winners of the VFW’s Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen youth scholarship contests will be announced during the Washington Conference next month in Washington, D.C. As we congratulate these winners, let’s remember to thank all the participants and to recognize their efforts with tokens of appreciation from the VFW S...
As VFW continues its year-long 125th anniversary celebration, VFW magazine visited Rhode Island in October to highlight four VFW Posts for the “Destination Post Series.” The four featured “Ocean State” VFW Posts were chosen because of the positive impact each has on the communities in which the Posts are located. ‘OUR...
As we continue to mark the 125th Anniversary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, remember to visit the VFW Store for commemorative items. You’ll find a patriotic holiday ornament that is etched from solid brass and made in the USA. Plus, for Life Members, there’s a limited edition 125th Anniversary Life Member card, which is personalized ...
Veteran Lon Smith is #StillServing as a Life member of VFW Post 8466 in Wake Forest, North Carolina, with his emotional support dog, Lon Smith Jr. (LJ), an Imperial Shih Tzu. Smith developed post-traumatic stress after serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom. LJ distracts Smith during episodes of anxiety or depression and when he experiences flashbacks....
The deadline for the Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen scholarship contests is fast approaching. Any middle and high school students interested in participating should complete and submit their essays by October 31 at midnight. The Voice of Democracy contest, established in 1947, is open to students in grades 9 through 12. Each year, about...
This month, VFW magazine continues its “Destination Post Series.” The series features 125 VFW Posts located in sought-after tourist destinations around the country. Featured VFW Posts are those that make a real difference in the communities in which the Posts are located. This month’s article takes VFW magazine readers to Traverse...
LOUISVILLE — Iraq War Medal of Honor recipient, author and radio talk show host David Bellavia, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, and Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough are just a few who will deliver remarks to the more than 10,000 members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and its Auxiliary during the 125th VFW National Conventi...
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