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May 21 2025

Fly Your Flag

As we enter the summer months, now is a good time to check your outdoor flags for signs of wear and tear. U.S. flags that are in poor condition should be disposed of respectfully. For information on how to care for the flag, the VFW Store offers several booklets. Go to vfwstore.org/category/programs/citizeneducation. To replace those retired flags,...

May 21 2025

VFW National Commander Joins Day of Service Sponsors to Aid Homeless Vets

NASHVILLE – VFW National Commander Al Lipphardt joined alongside leaders from Humana, CenterWell Senior Primary Care and USAA on May 20 to package personal hygiene kits for homeless veterans as part of this year’s VFW Day of Service. More than 50 volunteers spent several hours at the Grand Ole Opry packaging the kits with toothbrushes, ...

May 21 2025

VFW Action Alert: Say NO to Putting Veterans in Debt

Veterans should never go into debt to access their earned benefits! The VFW has repeatedly expressed concerns about charging veterans for initial claims assistance based on their future benefits, and thus, we strongly oppose H.R. 3132, CHOICE for Veterans Act of 2025, as written. This would potentially put veterans into debt even before utilizing t...

May 21 2025

Pending Legislation

Statement of Kristina Keenan, Director National Legislative Service Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States For the Record United States Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs With Respect To Pending Legislation Washington, D.C. Chairman Moran, Ranking Member Blumenthal, and members of the committee, on behalf of the men and wome...

May 21 2025

Winners of VFW Publications Contest Announced

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) has announced the winners of the 2024 National Publications Contest. More than seven 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. ...

May 20 2025

VFW Applauds VA for Clearing Way to Timely Care

WASHINGTON – The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) applauded the Department of Veterans Affairs following its announcement of eliminating the requirement of secondary approval to access community care when a VA clinician determines it is in the “best medical interest” of the veterans, effective immediately. “Under the old way o...

May 17 2025

VFW Honors America’s Service Members This Armed Forces Day

WASHINGTON — May 17 is Armed Forces Day, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) joins a thankful nation in proudly honoring our nation’s active duty, Guard and Reserve soldiers, Marines, sailors, airmen, guardians, and Coast Guardsmen who are defending freedom both here at home, and around the globe. On Aug. 31, 1949, Secretary of Defen...

May 15 2025

Veterans More Likely to Suffer from Migraine Disease

Due to the invisible nature, migraine and headache disease can remain in the shadows when it comes to awareness, treatment and research. “Whether civilian or military, this is an under-diagnosed, under-treated, under-funded disease that has such a disabling impact on so many lives,” said Susan Lane Stone, CEO and executive director of t...

May 14 2025

Ace Hardware Honors Memorial Day with Nationwide Tribute to Veterans

OAK BROOK, IL, -- In honor of Memorial Day, Ace Hardware is continuing its tradition of supporting the community by giving away 1 million American flags on Saturday, May 24, in conjunction with the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). Ace is also recognizing Memorial Day by offering customers significant savings on a wide selection of summer essentials....

May 13 2025

Waste & Delays: Examining VA’s Improper Payments in its Compensation and Pension Programs

Statement of Nancy Springer, 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 Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs With Respect To “Waste & Delays: Examining VA’s Improper...