“I had a career where I left and did everything in the world and then came back here,” Norman Machelor said. “Here” is Lewiston, New York, where Machelor was born 80 years ago and lives now with his wife, Mary. The two met as students at the University of Buffalo and wed before graduation. Machelor joined the Army soon after that. Continuing a Family Tradition “I chose to enlist because there was a passion there,” he said. “For one thing, my dad served in World War II as...
WASHINGTON — The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) applauds the federal court’s decision striking down Louisiana’s so-called “PLUS Act” as unconstitutional. This ruling sends a clear message: States cannot rewrite federal law to accommodate companies that rip off veterans – and any state considering similar legislation should take notice. For years, the VFW has warned that laws like the PLUS Act undermine Congress’ carefully balanced system for veterans’ benefits and open t...
WASHINGTON — DAV (Disabled American Veterans) and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) have released their co-authored fiscal year (FY) 2027 budget recommendations for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The Veterans Independent Budget (VIB) includes funding recommendations for the VA enterprise from health care to information technology to veterans’ benefits and beyond. “The Veterans Independent Budget is an indispensable report that Congress and decision-makers in W...
Rocket launches, ocean breezes and the sound of crashing waves await travelers visiting Florida’s Space Coast region. There, the laid back vibes and friendly faces greet those looking to unwind. It also is a place to which veterans flock following military service, which is why it comes as no surprise to find a multitude of active VFW Posts dotting the shoreline. Among those is Cape Canaveral’s VFW Post 10131. With close proximity to Port Canaveral, the Post is popular w...
On Oct. 4 last year, VFW offi cials and members gathered at Green Lawn Cemetery in Columbus, Ohio, to commemorate the 126th anniversary of VFW’s humble beginnings in the back room of a tailor shop in 1899. At the cemetery, VFW and Auxiliary members marched in the parade, which ended at the gravesite of James Romanis, one of the founding fathers of VFW. After returning home from fighting in the Spanish American War, Romanis was working in a pharmacy outside the Columbus B...
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