Search Results

10/30/2008 - WASHINGTON — Veterans and active-duty military not in uniform can now render the military-style hand salute during the playing of the national anthem, thanks to changes in federal law that took effect this month. “The military salute is a unique gesture of respect that marks those who have served in our nation’s armed forces,” said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Dr. James B. Peake. “This provision allows the application of that honor in all events involving our nation’s ...

10/19/2008 - GEORGETOWN, Texas — From now until Veterans Day, November 11, Sport Clips locations across the country will once again offer clients the opportunity to help soldiers call home, via the Veterans of Foreign Wars Operation Uplink phone card program. This year's effort will culminate with what the company is calling “The Biggest Haircut Day of the Year,” a National Cut-a-Thon on Veterans’ Day, Tuesday, November 11, when $1 from every haircare service will be donated to Ope...

10/29/2008 - WASHINGTON — As part of November's Warrior Care Month, TRICARE is hosting a series of TeleSeminars regarding healthcare for wounded, ill and injured servicemembers. The seminares are expecially helpful to: people who work with the wounded, ill and injured population; people who are assisting transitioning or medically retiring servicemembers; and people who want to know more about TRICARE benefits for Wounded Warriors. The schedule is as follows: Novemb...

11/16/2022 - WASHINGTON — The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is today announcing an agreement in which it is entrusting the experienced environmental litigation team at the law firm of Baird Mandalas Brockstedt Federico & Cardea (BMBFC Law) with guiding and assisting its members in navigating legal claims related to exposure to toxic water at Camp Lejeune. The VFW continues to encourage its members and supporters to consult with a VFW-Accredited Service Officer to determine whether f...

10/7/2008 - KANSAS CITY, Mo. — VFW Foundation is highlighted in today’s USA Today “Sharing in the USA” special section. Approximately 70 charities were chosen nationally and selected based on fundraising and administrative efficiency. The VFW Foundation is one of two charities listed in the Missouri section. The foundation’s mission is to manage and distribute resources to support veterans, active-duty personnel, the National Guard and Reserves, their families and communities. He...

11/9/2022 - WASHINGTON — For nearly a decade, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and the law firm of Bergmann & Moore have worked together to provide effective legal representation for veterans with VA disability benefit appeals before the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. Through a renewed agreement, the VFW is entrusting Bergmann & Moore with guiding and assisting its members in navigating the Camp Lejeune Justice Act (CLJA). “Ensuring veterans harmed in the line of duty ...

10/16/2008 - WASHINGTON — The national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. is calling this morning's disclosure that some veterans’ documents may have been shredded a "disgraceful management failure." In a conference call with veterans' service organizations, the Department of Veterans Affairs acknowledged that 10 or more pieces of documents were discovered in shredder bins at four VA Regional Offices in Detroit, St. Louis, St. Petersburg, Fla., and Waco, Texas. W...

10/1/2008 - WASHINGTON — The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. is saluting the 110th Congress for providing $50.2 billion in discretionary funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs fiscal year 2009 budget. As part of the $634 billion Continuing Resolution signed by President Bush yesterday, VA discretionary funding is increased $4.5 billion over last year, which meets Independent Budget recommendations for healthcare funding. The Independent Budget is a detailed analysis of...

10/17/2008 - WASHINGTON — The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. national commander’s trip to Russia included a trip to St. Petersburg to meet with the Russian Veterans of Afghanistan organization to elicit their support of America's mission to account for military personnel who never returned home from their wars. "We are veterans, not politicians or diplomats," said Glen Gardner, a Vietnam veteran from Round Rock, Texas. "We understand the true nature of war, and we and our fam...

11/23/2022 - WASHINGTON — As we prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday, I would like all of us to reflect with thankfulness in our hearts on the precious gifts of family, friends and comrades we have in our lives. Those of us who have seen conflicts around the world, know all too well just how fragile peace and security are, and can appreciate the sanctuary of our communities. It is the purpose of wartime service overseas – combating threats “over there” so our fellow Americans don’t h...