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Sep 16 2021

A New Communication Platform

One of VFW’s newest communication mediums is available to all members, veterans and the public. Listeners of #StillServing: The VFW Podcast can expect to hear about current information on key veterans’ legislation, education and financial assistance programs, as well as national veterans’ services and VFW’s critical initiati...

Sep 15 2021

VFW Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is proud to celebrate our nation’s service members and veterans of Hispanic heritage from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 – National Hispanic Heritage Month. The month’s designation encompasses the anniversaries of independence for seven Latin American countries and commemorates the ...

Sep 15 2021

VFW Names September #StillServing Post of the Month

VFW Post 5699 in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, continues to answer the call of duty. The Post cares for its community and makes sure veterans have the camaraderie and connections they need. Post 5699 recently held a Poker Run event to benefit local veterans and they’ve hosted numerous mobile food drives for veterans throughout the pandemic, han...

Sep 14 2021

The Importance of a Good Night’s Sleep

Are you getting a good night’s sleep? Sleep is very important to a healthy lifestyle and wellness. Difficulty sleeping can occur at any age, but usually occurs more frequently in older persons. Sleeping problems can take several forms including trouble falling asleep, sleeping too soundly or sleeping too much. Some may not be able to fall asl...

Sep 14 2021

Painting Homage

When members of VFW Post 6278 in Lawson, Missouri, moved into their new building in 2019, they began plotting for a mural that would honor their respective services. Heralding from all five services and spanning several wars, Post members in this town of less than 2,500 people, about 34 miles northeast of Kansas City, Missouri, found their window o...

Sep 13 2021

'The Tightening Dark'

The “American Dream” comes without instructions, symmetry or a scientific formula to abide by in living it out to the fullest. Formless in nature, it lives in the hearts and minds of its dreamers. From sacrifices waged and torture endured to protect his country, Haisam “Sam” Farran’s latest memoir, The Tightening Dark,...

Sep 13 2021

Veteran Helps Create Everyday Miracles

Eugenia “Gene” Thornton is #StillServing as a Life member of VFW Post 6483 in Milford, Delaware, along with Dolly, her certified therapy dog. Thornton served in the U.S. Army for 27 years. She was deployed to Korea and Germany and during Desert Storm. After retirement, she received a 90 percent disability rating and continues to deal wi...

Sep 10 2021

Always Remember

WASHINGTON – It still hurts. The pain from the tremendous loss of life two decades ago comes rushing back with every glimpse of those images on the front covers of newspapers, on our television screens and in our newsfeeds. It’s like an agonizing wound once thought healed that is reopened time and time again. For those of us who remembe...

Sep 09 2021

'Hero Dog' and Veteran Persevere Together

Micah Jones is #StillServing by protecting and supporting his local community with the help of his dog Summer, also a heroic veteran. A K9 handler in the Air Force for more than two decades, Jones served all over the world, including in Panama, Iraq, and Afghanistan, cherishing the experience. “Being a K9 handler and trainer is my passion in ...

Sep 09 2021

Staying on the Front Lines

“The VFW is as relevant as ever. This is why I’m proud to say ‘I am the VFW,’” stated Craig DeOld, who is #StillServing a and Post Commander of Boston Police VFW Post 1018 in Massachusetts. “I am the VFW because I keep my Post and veterans out front!” DeOld completed nearly 20 years of service in the U.S. A...