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May 19 2022

VFW Mourns the Passing of Allen ‘Gunner’ Kent

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – It is with a heavy heart, that the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) announces the passing of past VFW National Commander and Adjutant General, Allen “Gunner” Kent. Gunner was elected VFW National Commander at the organization’s 95th national convention in Las Vegas, Nevada, in 1994. After his term, he served...

May 19 2022

Wyoming VFW Post Collects Goods for Food Insecure Veterans

A VFW Post in the Equality State late last year provided much-needed aid to the military community. Post members have been fighting food insecurity, which is a widespread issue among veterans and military families. VFW Post 11453 in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and others in the community gathered a total of 12,061 pounds of food for the city’s Veteran...

May 19 2022

Veterans Wanted for Art Festival

The Veterans Suicide Prevention Channel (VSPChannel) is producing the 4th Annual Austin Veteran Arts Festival (AVAFEST) in the city of Austin, Texas, Oct. 12-Nov. 12. There will be eight art exhibits that veterans can participate in, and all of them will be shown online. Glenn Towery, a member of VFW Post 856 in Austin and founder of the VSPChannel...

May 18 2022

Pending Legislation

Statement of Emily Devito, Associate Director National Legislative Service Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States For the Record United States House of Representatives Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity With Respect To “Pending Legislation” Washington, D.C. Chairman Levin, Ranking Member...

May 18 2022

VFW Commends Senate for Reaching Deal on PACT Act

WASHINGTON —The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) commended Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee leadership following today’sannouncementof reaching a bipartisan deal on the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022, known as the “PACT Act.” “Today’s an...

May 18 2022

‘We Live in a Very Generous Community’

Since its inception more than 75 years ago, members of VFW Post 8872 in Port Sanilac, Michigan, remain devout volunteers and distributors of the "Buddy"® Poppy. Every year in May, Post 8872 members pilgrimage across Port Sanilac and several nearby communities in the eastern part of the state, spreading the gospel of the Buddy Poppy through week...

May 18 2022

Supporting the VFW

This summer in select markets, VFW will be participating in the myWalgreens Donation Program. Walgreens, in partnership with in/PACT, is allowing its customers the opportunity to donate Walgreens cash rewards to VFW. Donations may be given to VFW at http://www.mywalgreens.com or the Walgreens mobile app, which is available on iPhone and Android. At...

May 16 2022

Winners of Publications Contest Announced

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) has announced the winners of the 2022 National Publications Contest. More than five years ago, the contest changed significantly to encourage more participation. This created two new categories: Best Magazine and Best Feature Article. This year’s competition retained those changes. T...

May 16 2022

Veterans Know VFW Post Has 'Got Their Six'

“Since the beginning, VFW Post 9126 decided we wanted to provide a healing and safe environment for veterans,” said State Assistant Adjutant and Quartermaster Andrea Melcher. The Post, located in Glenpool, Oklahoma, is making good on its promise through its wealth of programs, resources and general willingness to do whatever it takes to...

May 15 2022

‘Impact is Forever’

VFW Post 12074 in Chiang Mai, Thailand, is a sponsor of the Gate Theater’s production of SHRAPNEL IN THE HEART, Sunday, May 29. When Gate Theater Founder and Artistic Director Stephan Turner announced the production of SHRAPNEL, Post 12074 approved annual financial sponsorship of the Gate Theater and a unique sponsorship of SHRAPNEL IN THE HE...