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Nov 10 2022

Be Proud of Your VFW on Veterans Day

WASHINGTON – On this Veterans Day, I want all veterans to know that “Every Veteran Counts.” That phrase is my guiding slogan during my year as VFW’s Commander-in-Chief, and that message is never more relevant on a day set aside for all Americans to reflect and be thankful for those who have worn the nation’s uniform. T...

Nov 10 2022

"The Greatest of All Leathernecks"

WASHINGTON — We have all heard a lot about Camp Lejeune as of late, but what do we know about the man it is named for? On this 247th Marine Corps birthday, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) salutes all Marines and pays tribute to the man who has been called the “greatest of all leathernecks,” the 13th Commandant of the Marine Cor...

Nov 10 2022

D.C. Post Changes Name to Honor Late Tuskegee Airman

The only VFW Post in Washington, D.C., held a dedication ceremony on May 7 to name thePost in honor of the late Air Force Brig. Gen. Charles McGee, an esteemed member of theTuskegee Airmen. Members of Brigadier General Charles E. McGee VFW Post 341 renamed and dedicated their Post in honor of the airman, who is well-regarded in the military communi...

Nov 09 2022

VFW, Bergmann & Moore Collaborate to Assist with Camp Lejeune Claims

WASHINGTON — For nearly a decade, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and the law firm of Bergmann & Moore have worked together to provide effective legal representation for veterans with VA disability benefit appeals before the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. Through a renewed agreement, the VFW is entrusting Bergmann & Moo...

Nov 09 2022

Wife Leads the Post, Husband Leads the Auxiliary

In Manchester, Tennessee, the joint success of its local VFW Post and Auxiliary remains an open love letter from Kimberly and David King to veterans and their community. The Kings, who have been married for 20 years and have a son, Kyle, an active-duty Navy veteran and VFW Life member, provide a dynamic that since 2017 has revitalized the veterans&...

Nov 08 2022

Military Veterans, Here’s What You Need to Consider About Medicare

The Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plan Annual Election Period (AEP) runs from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7. Veterans who have the option to select a Medicare Advantage (MA) plan to complement their Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits should consider some key factors as they research plan options: Understand how Medicare Advantage works with VA...

Nov 01 2022

VFW Commemorates National Native American Heritage Month Observance

WASHINGTON — The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) recognizes all service members, veterans, comrades, and their families of Indigenous heritage in commemorating the National Native American Heritage Month observance throughout November. Since the American Revolution, Native Americans have fought and died in our nation’s wars. We would not...

Oct 27 2022

An Education Will Put You a ‘Step Ahead’

Mark Morales, 39, enlisted in the Army National Guard 14 years ago and is still serving. From the start, it felt like a good fit. “I was in JROTC while I was in high school, and the lifestyle and career path just made sense to me,” he said. “It would allow me to earn a great wage while gaining experience on the job instead of goin...

Oct 26 2022

'Get Out and Help'

The last year was a special one for Ward Roney Jr. VFW Post 7511 in Monroe, Washington. For the fourth year in a row, it received All-State and All-American recognition. And it’s easy to see why. In addition to performing many hours of community service, raising thousands of dollars to support several causes and engaging the community, it als...

Oct 25 2022

‘I Know I'm Helping People ...'

Russell “Russ” Meredith, 58, was just seven years old when his father, a World War II veteran, passed away. As he grew older, Russ knew he wanted to follow in his father’s footsteps and serve his country. He joined the Navy out of high school in November 1982 and spent four years as a Cryptologic Technician (manual morse intercept...