Search Results

6/30/2023 - WASHINGTON — We tried being civil. Petition after petition, the American colonies appealed to King George for fair governance of his subjects across the Atlantic to no avail. Instead, he answered them with more injustices, more taxes and more tyranny. It was high time we broke up with the monarchy, and on July 4, 1776, with one of the most famous “Dear John” letters ever written, the thirteen colonies aired their grievances and unanimously declared our independence. ...

6/21/2023 - KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is proud to announce SSG Jonathan Dozier Memorial Post 2894 in Chesapeake, Virginia, has been selected to receive the 2023 VFW Fred C. Hall Memorial Outstanding Post Special Project Award, a prestigious award that recognizes VFW Posts for notable and exceptional community service projects. In early 2020, U.S. Navy Petty Officer Victoria Bullard and her husband, Christopher Edmonds, who was also on active-duty service ...

6/14/2023 - WASHINGTON — On this Flag Day, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) not only salutes America’s banner of freedom, but also the nation’s first military branch to defend it – the United States Army. On June 14, 1775, the following entry was written into the journal of the Second Continental Congress: “Resolved, that six companies of expert rifleman, be immediately raised in Pennsylvania, two in Maryland, and two in Virginia … [and] as soon as completed, shall march and join ...

6/12/2023 - WASHINGTON — The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) commemorates the 75th anniversary of the signing of the Women's Armed Services Integration Act of 1948, officially opening regular military service to all women. Since the American Revolution, American women served during times of war. Albeit in a limited capacity, women traveled with and supported the Continental Army in the War of Independence. Women served with distinction as nurses for the Union Army in the Civil War, l...

6/6/2023 - WASHINGTON — Today, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) pauses to remember the more than 156,000 brave Allied troops who landed by air and by sea targeting the 50-mile stretch of Normandy’s beaches to liberate German-occupied France and bring an end to the Nazi regime. June 6, 1944, forever changed the course of history. With over 5,000 ships, 11,000 airplanes and more than 150,000 servicemen, the Allied forces’ airborne and amphibious invasion of Europe was, and remains,...

2/13/2023 - WASHINGTON – Leading veterans service organizations the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), DAV (Disabled American Veterans) and Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) today released The Independent Budget Veterans’ Agenda for the 118th Congress: Budget for FY 2024-2025 and Critical Issues. The IB report provides funding estimates VA will require in order to adequately provide health care, benefits, and transition services to more than ten million veterans, their families and ...

11/10/2023 - WASHINGTON — For the members the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), as well as the millions of others who have worn the cloth of our military, all veterans share a common bond. At one time in their lives, they raised their right hand and solemnly swore an oath to “support and defend the Constitution of the United States.” No matter if they served for two years or 42 years, all veterans sacrificed something to serve their country, and if called upon, to lay down their lives ...

11/22/2023 - WASHINGTON — ‘What are you thankful for?’ is a common question this time of year. While most would prefer to get straight to the turkey, it is important that we pause to reflect on the many blessings that have shaped our lives. In today’s America, it seems at times Thanksgiving has become only an appetizer to the main course – Black Friday. Even the gift-giving reason for the post-turkey day discount shopping extravaganza seems to have turned into a competition where the...

11/9/2023 - WASHINGTON — The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) joins in with our grateful nation in celebrating the birthday of the United States Marine Corps, who, from the halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli, have fought our country’s battles in the air, the land and sea for the past 248 years. On Nov. 10, 1775, the Continental Congress resolution calling for “two Battalions of Marines be raised” for service as landing forces for the fleet, would give birth to the Continental...

11/7/2023 - WASHINGTON — In the collaborative program’s 10th year, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and Student Veterans of America (SVA) have selected eight student veterans for the 2023/2024 VFW-SVA Legislative Fellowship. “Veterans advocating on behalf of other veterans, service members and military families bring the kind of credibility we need in Washington,” said VFW National Commander Duane Sarmiento. “There is more than enough veteran advocacy work to do on Capitol Hill, a...