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Today, 60 recycled vehicles were presented to military and veterans’ families across the United States through the Recycled Rides program provided by Progressive Insurance and the National Auto Body Council (NABC). Recycled Rides was created four years ago as a way to give back within local communities across America. This year’s p...
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court overturned the Stolen Valor Act of 2005 almost a year ago on the grounds that lying was protected speech, but justices on both sides of the 6-3 decision also provided a roadmap requiring any future legislation to be narrower in focus than just to penalize people for simple lying. Yesterday, the president si...
As violent tornadoes ripped through Oklahoma last month, VFW knew that many of its members and their families would be deeply impacted and need our assistance. We asked patriotic Americans to join with our VFW Departments, Districts, Posts and members, and donate to VFW’s Oklahoma Tornado Relief fund. Because of the generosity of the VFW co...
In the wake of the devastation resulting from the tornadoes in Oklahoma, the VFW has dispersed funds to the state to assist fellow VFW members and their families seeking aid. While the full extent of the damage is still being evaluated, we know there will be a need for financial assistance among our members and their families. Any assistance is muc...
The VFW wantsto make the journey to collect your VA benefits as simple as possible. That’s why we’re hosting a VFW Twitter Chat Thursday, May 23, from 3-4 p.m. EDT. VFW Service Officer Ron Cherry will be standing by to answer participants’ questions regarding the VA claims process and benefits in general for one hour in ...
This July, thousands of VFW members from across the world will attend the annual convention to get the latest information from National Headquarters, participate in workshops and celebrate a great year after putting in so much dedicated work! Everything kicks off July 20 with the Health Fair and open Exhibit Hall where attendees can get free heal...
In honor of our nation’s heroes, the VFW is working with Tractor Supply Company (TSC) to make this year’s Memorial Day a community event across the nation! TSC, the largest farm and ranch store chain in the United States, is partnering with local VFW Posts to express their appreciation of the sacrifices made by service members and ve...
WASHINGTON (May 1, 2013) – The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. is now offering a new program called "1 Student Veteran" to provide direct assistance to student-veterans who are experiencing problems accessing their GI Bill or other earned benefits provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs. "This partnership with the VFW will ensure ...
Many questions loom surrounding potential cuts to government programs geared to assist America’s veterans and service members as a result of sequestration. Armed with its 2013 Legislative Priority Goals, the VFW will continue to combat all changes or cuts to programs that could have an adverse effect on our nation’s heroes. We want y...
The Pentagon unveiled its budget proposal for fiscal year 2014 yesterday, outlining how the Obama Administration wants to fund the Department of Defense in the coming year. The national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. immediately fired back at the proposal, which he says breaks faith with our military retirees and their...
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