Jul 06, 2015
The VFW is set to stream coverage from its 116th National Convention on www.vfw.org, live from Pittsburgh’s David L. Lawrence Convention Center starting July 18.
Approximately 10,000 VFW and Ladies Auxiliary VFW members and guests are expected to attend the weeklong convention in downtown Pittsburgh, Pa., July 18-22. Live streaming kicks off with the annual Memorial Service starting at 8:30 a.m. (EDT) on July 19. The live stream will pick back up the following morning with the call to order of the VFW/Ladies Auxiliary VFW Joint Opening Session.
Monday’s lineup includes the presentation of the VFW Dwight D. Eisenhower Award to retired General James T. Mattis and the VFW Armed Forces Award to Army Medics 68 Whiskey. Be sure to watch as Secretary of Department of Veterans Affairs Robert McDonald apprises the VFW on the current state of the VA, and for appearances by many other notable guests.
Live streaming of the daily VFW Business Sessions will continue for the duration of the convention beginning at 8:00 a.m. daily, and conclude with the election and installation of new VFW officers on Wednesday.
Don’t miss our exciting line up of distinguished guests and the installation of the next VFW National Commander John Biedrzycki and much more!
And be sure to follow us on social media or log on to www.vfw.org/conventionlive for regular updates during the convention. Look for #VFWConvention on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.