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12/22/2025 - Post-9/11 veterans: This is your reminder that the passage of the PACT Act expands AND extends eligibility for VA health care to veterans with toxic exposure. If you haven’t already, click here to enroll before the Sept. 30 cutoff date.

2/18/2026 - If you have questions about eligibility and how to pursue a federal lawsuit under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act, the VFW encourages you to contact one of our entrusted law firms:

12/22/2025 - Calling all post-9/11 veterans: The #PACTAct open enrollment period for VA health care is now open! To enroll, visit va.gov/PACT.

3/18/2011 - Benzene contamination of soil and groundwater at Camp Lejeune has emerged as an important issue. ATSDR is currently reviewing relevant information and data about the sources of benzene contamination on base. Information and data sources include the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC), Department of Navy (DON), North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, consultant and contractors to the USMC and the DON, and the Camp Lejeune Community Assistance Panel. Informati...

12/22/2025 - SEAC Retired and VFW Ambassador John Wayne Troxell has a message for you. Help us spread the word about PACTActInfo.org to ensure every veteran receives the care and benefits they have earned free of charge.

3/9/2026 - With approximately 1.4 million VFW and Auxiliary members in nearly 6,000 Posts around the world, the VFW provides vital assistance and support for America’s service members, veterans and their families. Below you’ll find resources and the history surrounding America’s largest organization of combat veterans. VFW At a Glance: If you’re looking for high-level information about the powerhouse for veterans that’s been around since 1899, we’ve got you covered. VFW Fact Sh...

3/31/2026 - Pittsburgh, Pa., “The Steel City” was the host city for the 116th VFW National Convention held July 18-22, 2015. Approximately 10,000 members of the VFW and its Auxiliaries convened from all over the world for the five-day event at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. VFW members voted on organizational by-laws, attended revitalizing and informative workshops, networked with other veterans and attended business sessions. President Barack Obama, VA Secretary Bob ...

3/31/2026 - St. Louis, Mo., was the host city to the 115th VFW National Convention, July 19-23, 2014. Approximately 10,000 VFW and Ladies Auxiliary members from around the world convened for the five-day event held at the America's Center in downtown St. Louis. With the famed Gateway Arch, an acclaimed zoo, lively nightlife and a variety of museums, St. Louis offered something for everyone. Vice President Joe Biden, Acting VA Secretary Sloan Gibson and Senators Claire McCaskill a...

3/31/2026 - 2020 Legislative Conference This year's 2020 Legislative Conference was held in Washington, D.C., March 1-4, 2020. Since 1949, the VFW's annual Legislative Conference has provided an opportunity for VFW leaders from each state to personally lobby their respective lawmakers and watch as the VFW's current Commander-in-Chief testifies on Capitol Hill before the House and Senate Veterans' Affairs Committees on behalf of veterans. Guest speakers are invited to address ...

3/31/2026 - Watch the Commander-in-Chief's full testimony and other clips from the 2016 Legislative Conference.. Since 1949, VFW's annual Legislative Conference has provided an opportunity for VFW leaders from each state to personally lobby their respective lawmakers and watch as VFW's current Commander-in-Chief testifies on Capitol Hill before the House and Senate Veterans Affairs committees on behalf of veterans. Guest speakers are invited to address conference delegates, and sin...