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Jun 12 2018

June 14: VFW Salutes Flag Day and US Army’s Birthday

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – June 14 is Flag Day as well as the United States Army’s 243rd birthday. The 1.7 million-member Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. and its Auxiliary extends a happy birthday to all soldiers past and present, and to their families, too. You selflessly and faithfully protect the flag of a country you helped to create. ...

Jun 12 2018

VFW Response to Joint U.S./North Korean Summit Statement

Washington — "We must have hope that this agreement will finally bring peace to the peninsula and help bring closure to thousands of families of missing American servicemen from the Korean War. The VFW salutes President Trump for bringing this issue to the table, and we thank the North Korean leader for agreeing to it. Now the hard work to br...

Jun 12 2018

Unmet Needs Keeps Veteran Out of ‘the Rabbit Hole’

Nick Guerrero was behind on utility bills — the electric company shut off power — and car payments until the VFW stepped in to help. Guerrero, who deployed four times during the Iraq War, said support through VFW’s Unmet Needs program helped him get current on bills and purchase groceries. “The grant saved us from falling fu...

Jun 08 2018

Learn How to Support VFW Programs by Donating Your Vehicle

VFW Foundation Manager Richard Freiburghouse said 80 percent of the vehicle’s value, after expenses, goes toward the VFW Foundation, VFW’s official 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization. “These vehicles can be used as a tax-deductible contribution to support VFW programs and services,” Freiburghouse said. It’s s...

Jun 07 2018

An Assessment of the Potential Health Effects of Burn Pit Exposure among Veterans

Statement of Ken Wiseman, Associate Director National Legislative Service Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Before the United States House of Representatives Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health With Respect To “An Assessment of the Potential Health Effects of Burn Pit Exposure among Veterans” WA...

Jun 07 2018

VFW Announces Top Veterans Service Officer

WASHINGTON – The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. is proud to announce the selection of retired Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Cynthia Archuleta as its VFW Accredited Service Representative of the Year. Archuleta, who resides in Albuquerque, N.M., is an integral part of the VFW’s nationwide network of nearly 2,000 accredited service offi...

Jun 07 2018

Honoring Heroes: Memorializing our Nation’s Veterans

Statement Of Ken Wiseman, Associate Director, National Legislative Service, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, Before the United States House of Representatives, Committee on Veterans' Affairs, Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs, With Respect To “Honoring Heroes: Memorializing our Nation’s Veterans”

Jun 06 2018

President Trump Signs VA MISSION Act

WASHINGTON – The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. thanks President Donald Trump for signing the VA MISSION Act. The VA MISSION Act was the result of a bipartisan and bicameral effort led by Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Sen. Johnny Isakson, Ranking Member Sen. Jon Tester and House Committee on Veterans’ Affair...

Jun 05 2018

VFW, Humana, Harvesters and After the Harvest Are Uniting to Combat Hunger in Greater Kansas City

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S., Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), Harvesters–The Community Food Network and After the Harvest announced they are “Uniting to Combat Hunger” through a collaborative campaign designed to raise awareness and fight food insecurity in the Greater Kansas City area. The goal of th...

Jun 04 2018

VFW to Sponsor 78th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

KANSAS CITY, Mo.– The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. is proud to announce it is the official sponsor of the 2018 Military Appreciation Day at the 78th Annual Sturgis® Motorcycle Rally™. Held annually in the Black Hills of Sturgis, S.D., the rally draws more than 400,000 motorcycle enthusiasts to the area for 10 days of open ro...