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3/31/2026 - 118th VFW National Convention New Orleans, La., “The Big Easy” was a wonderful host city for the 118th VFW National Convention, July 22-27, 2017. Thousands of VFW and Auxiliary members convened from all over the world at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, in one of the world's most fascinating cities. New Orleans is home to a truly unique melting pot of culture, food and music. From world-famous restaurants to hidden music clubs, as one of America's most culturally...

3/30/2017 - Since the birth of our nation, many veterans have gone on to greatness in a variety of fields. From U.S. presidents to well-known authors, athletes and actors, WWI is no exception. Here is a look at some of those famous vets from the “Great War.” Harry S. Truman (1884-1972) b. Lamar, Mo. 33rd President Ranked No. 7 (a “near great”) among U.S. presidents, Harry Truman (1945-1953) brought the war in the Pacific to a swift end in 1945. He also launched the Truman Doctri...

1/12/2017 - Since 2007, the VFW has partnered with Burger King and Sport Clips to further serve veterans. Through programs such as Unmet Needs, Free Call Days and, most recently, the Help A Hero Scholarship, thousands of veterans and families have been supported. Here’s a look at how both of these companies work in conjunction with the VFW. $4 Million for Unmet Needs Burger King franchise owner Mike DeRosa clearly remembers the day in 2007 when he decided he wanted to reach out to t...

11/9/2017 - WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. World War I Centennial Commission announced today that the commission has received leadership gifts from the American Legion, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Each of the gifts is in the amount of $300,000, and will be used for the creation of America's World War I Memorial, in Washington, D.C. The Centennial Commission was established by Congress in 2013 to provide education programs, public outreach, and commemorative events regarding the Ame...

4/10/2017 - Washington D.C. – The premiere production with moving tributes, compelling imagery and performances brought crowds to tears and to their feet as the United States World War I Centennial Commission hosted “In Sacrifice for Liberty and Peace: Centennial Commemoration of the U.S. Entry into World War I” yesterday at the National World War I Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, Missouri. The commemoration events began with a moving prelude that included remarks by descendants...

3/7/2017 - As a married father of three children, Adam Valeski knew attending a university “was going to have enormous financial burdens.” And that’s where VFW’s Sport Clips Help A Hero scholarship came into play. Valeski, who served in the Minnesota National Guard from 2008-15 and deployed to Afghanistan from 2012-13, received a $5,000 Help A Hero scholarship, which offers veterans and active-duty military educational assistance in amounts up to $5,000. Adam Valeski, a member...

5/17/2017 - KANSAS CITY, Mo. – On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court presented a unanimous ruling on the case of Howell v. Howell, establishing clear guidance for military divorce settlements under the Uniformed Services Former Spouses’ Protection Act (USFSPA), and was in line with the Amicus Curiae brief filed in the case by the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. USFSPA authorizes state courts to treat veterans’ military retirement pay, in addition to other benefits, as community pro...

6/4/2013 - WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court overturned the Stolen Valor Act of 2005 almost a year ago on the grounds that lying was protected speech, but justices on both sides of the 6-3 decision also provided a roadmap requiring any future legislation to be narrower in focus than just to penalize people for simple lying. Yesterday, the president signed the new Stolen Valor Act of 2013 into law. Said John E. Hamilton, national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U...

5/13/2014 - In honor of our nation’s heroes, the VFW is teaming up with Tractor Supply Company (TSC) to make this year’s Memorial Day weekend a community event across the nation! TSC, the largest farm and ranch store chain in the United States, is offering local VFW Posts the chance to host events onsite at TSC stores throughout the country to honor our fallen heroes and showcase their patriotism. Encourage your Post to join in and register for this event—“A Saturday Salute.” Th...

6/12/2014 - The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States is thanking the House and Senate for the overwhelming passage of two veterans’ bills this week to help fix the current crisis in care and access to Department of Veterans Affairs health care facilities. On Tuesday, the House unanimously passed H.R. 4810, the “Veteran Access to Care Act of 2014,” by a vote of 426-0, and the Senate on Wednesday passed S. 2450, the “Veterans’ Access to Care through Choice, Accountability, an...