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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...
This year, Independence Day marks the 250th anniversary of the United States of America – the birth of our great nation. Show your pride with patriotic apparel and more from the VFW Store. Visit vfwstore.org/category/more/specials/4thofjuly to show your love for our country. To shop for other items from the VFW Store, visit vfwstore.org. Need...
PHILADELPHIA – Earlier today the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) proudly named the national winners of its 2025-2026 Voice of Democracy® and Patriot’s Pen® youth scholarship competitions as it presented more than $176,000 in national scholarships and awards. For the first time in two decades, the national winners were announced a...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is set to conclude its 79th annual Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen youth scholarship competitions this Saturday, April 11, with its highly-anticipated, annual Parade of Winners ceremony. The event is being hosted in a city that serves as the “birthplace of America” a...
Rocket launches, ocean breezes and the sound of crashing waves await travelers visiting Florida’s Space Coast region. There, the laid back vibes and friendly faces greet those looking to unwind. It also is a place to which veterans flock following military service, which is why it comes as no surprise to find a multitude of active VFW Posts d...
VFW Post 6964 has been an integral part of the success of the Brigantine Polar Bear Plunge — a 501(c) (3) nonprofit that organizes an annual “plunge” into the Atlantic Ocean on New Year’s Day. The event raises funding for Fisher House, an A+ Military Charity that “provides a home away from home for service members, vet...
As students return to the classrooms this fall, take the opportunity to promote the VFW’s patriotic scholarship opportunities. The Patriot’s Pen is an essay contest for students in sixth through eighth grades. The national first-place winner receives $5,000. The Voice of Democracy is an audio-essay contest for high school students. The ...
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...
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