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5/15/2017 - Developed through the VFW’s collaboration with Lida Citroën of the international brand strategy firm LIDA360, this article is part of the VFW’s expanding education and transitioning services, resources and webinars designed to provide service members and veterans transitioning to the civilian workforce with an opportunity to learn about personal branding and strategies for navigating the job search process. To learn more about Lida’s commitment to the veteran community, ...
7/10/2020 - Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, VFW Post 2108 in Johnson City, Tennessee, revved up its efforts to aid as many local veterans and their families as possible. Post 2108, which hosts a food bank on the second Thursday of every month for veterans, joined forces with Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee and the Upper East Tennessee Human Development Agency in June. As a result, the trio secured more than 400 pounds of food for 40 veteran families, who abided the socia...
1/23/2018 - I’m sure you’ve heard it said that when you leave the military it’s critical to lose some of the body language and gestures you’ve been taught. For instance, the civilian sector, doesn’t salute individuals of higher stature or pay grade. We also don’t stand at attention when waiting for instruction. Losing some of the formal body language from the military might be challenging at first, but over time, it will feel more natural. The Handshake When civilians greet each oth...
7/5/2010 - Local Eagle Scout Robert Morgan has been named “National Scout of the Year” for 2009-2010 by the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Morgan, 18, the son of Chuck and Donna Morgan, received a $5,000 scholarship as the VFW’s number one Scout in the U.S. “The judges had a tough time choosing the second and third place winners this year,” said Steve Van Buskirk, VFW national director of programs. “But the judges had no problem in choosing Robert Morgan of California as the VFW Natio...
7/9/2010 - Published in Record Gazette by Rees Lloyd Morgan, 18, the son of Chuck and Donna Morgan, received a $5,000 scholarship as the VFW’s number one Scout in the U.S. “The judges had a tough time choosing the second and third place winners this year,” said Steve Van Buskirk, VFW national director of programs. “But the judges had no problem in choosing Robert Morgan of California as the VFW National Scout of the Year. The point I want to make is that this young man, Eagle Sco...
5/29/2012 - After several years of coordination, a senior delegation from the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. was permitted inside the Chinese military archives in Beijing today. The visit is the first time representatives from any nongovernmental organization have entered the People’s Liberation Army’s Archives. “It was a unique honor that we hope will further our government’s effort to return unaccounted-for American servicemen home to their families,” said VFW Senior Vi...
5/14/2014 - On Thursday, your VFW will testify before the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee about ongoing allegations of veterans dying waiting for VA health care, calling for leadership accountability and proper resources for VA health care. In advance of the hearing, we need you to email your legislators and tell them that this is a serious issue that demands serious attention, and not politics from Congress. Contact your legislators here. If you are in Northern Virginia, Washing...
5/15/2014 - STATEMENT OF RYAN M. GALLUCCI, DEPUTY DIRECTOR NATIONAL VETERANS SERVICE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES BEFORE THE VETERANS’ AFFAIRS COMMITTEE UNITED STATES SENATE WITH RESPECT TO The State of VA Health Care WASHINGTON, D.C. Mr. Chairman and members of the committee: Chairman Sanders, Ranking Member Burr and members of the committee, I wish I did not have to be here today, but I want to thank you for the opportunity ...
10/25/2017 - Statement of John Towles, Deputy Director National Legislative Service Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Before the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Committee on Veterans’ Affairs United States House of Representatives With Respect To “Examining How VBA Can Effectively Prevent and Manage Overpayments” WASHINGTON, D.C. Chairman Bost, Ranking Member Esty and members of the Subcommittee, on behalf of the men and wome...
3/22/2017 - Statement Of Carlos Fuentes, Director National Legislative Service Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States For the Record Subcomittee on Health Comittee on Veterans' Affairs United States House of Representatives With Respect To “Healthy Hiring: Enabling VA to Recruit and Retain Quality Providers WASHINGTON, D.C. Chairman Wenstrup, Ranking Member Brownley and members of the Subcommittee, on behalf of the men and women of t...
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