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Brick by etched brick, members of VFW Post 1093 cemented the names of 1,247 local veterans into a pathway called the Walk of Heroes at their Veterans Memorial Park in Ipswich, Massachusetts. Spearheaded by Post 1093 Commander Larry Jordan, the project began in late 2025 to etch the names of every veteran dating back to the Revolutionary War, preser...
Sharing a shoreline with Oklahoma to the north and Texas to the south, the aptly named Lake Texoma is home to members of VFW Post 7873, who gladly share their serene outdoor space with other veterans and the public. Offering five RV spaces with full hookups (including water, sewer and electricity access) and access to Lake Texoma via a boat ramp, t...
May 2 marked the kickoff to VFW’s 5th Annual Day of Service. Taking place across the nation and around the world, VFW Day of Service showcases veterans banding together to make a difference in their communities. By combining resources, gaining media support and dedicating the entire month to service, VFW spotlights the ongoing commitment of v...
One North Carolina VFW Post found a creative way to aid active-duty military personnel before deployment. Post 1142 and its Auxiliary in North Wilkesboro recently partnered with the United Service Organizations (USO), a non-profit dedicated to supporting military personnel and their families throughout the entirety of their service. The Post and Au...
Members of VFW Post 10131 and its Auxiliary in Cape Canaveral, Florida, hosted a luncheon on June 7 to recognize nine Purple Heart recipients from the Brevard County community. The Purple Heart recipients were recognized individually and given a certificate and a Purple Heart Challenge coin, along with a meal for them and their friends and families...
On Saturday July 18, Frederick County, Maryland, experienced a severe storm that sent trees into homes, left thousands without power, caused a fire at the local community center, and damaged the roof of American Legion Post 11, causing flooding and leaving its members without a Post home until further notice. By Monday, members of VFW Post 3285 spr...
Earl Jackson, 48, reflected back on his work. The veterans he’s helped. The stories he’s heard. Plenty of clients came to mind for the VFW Accredited Service Officer. But one stood out. “I was helping a transitioning member overseas who thought he’d waited too long to start his claim,” Jackson said. “Months after...
Members of VFW Post 6181 in Ashland City, Tennessee, celebrated America’s 250th birthday in July by launching its own golf tournament at nearby Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Held at the Cole Park Golf Course, an 18-hole championship facility in Fort Campbell, about 47 miles north of Ashland City, the tournament hosted more than 50 participants and...
VFW Post 11999 in Cloudcroft, New Mexico, celebrated a successful Independence Day season, highlighted by the Post’s leadership role in the local July Fourth parade, continued support of visiting service members and the completion of its signature annual Mountain Assault retreat benefiting soldiers and their families from the Fort Bliss Soldi...
Sub-zero temperatures. Running up to 15 miles a day. Shouldering 100-pound rucksacks across unforgiving terrain. It was all part of the job for Stevie Wonder Houston, 52. But after six years, the job took its toll. “Being in the Army, especially in Fairbanks, Alaska, is difficult on the body,” he explained. Today, Houston grapples with ...
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