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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...
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....
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