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4/22/2025 - 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...

4/22/2025 - This is my story: a soldier story, a female story. Like private sector female CEO’s, female officers will find silver linings inside all the sacrifices they make as they find their way to the top. Storytelling is a great way to share these reminders. Young females in the Army do not need a lot of advice, just reminders of what those before them have done so they can find strength in it. My story has a few things I did right – with help along the way. I was serving as th...

8/5/2014 - The VFW is asking all VFW Posts to participate in the Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Commemorative Partner program. The Commemorative Partner Program is designed for federal, state and local communities, veterans' organizations and other nongovernmental organizations to assist a grateful nation in thanking and honoring our Vietnam Veterans and their families. As a Commemorative Partner, VFW Posts are encouraged to participate in the Commemoration of the Vietnam War...

1/9/2014 - This year promises to be a momentous one for America’s veterans and its warriors. Issues affecting those in and out of uniform will be on the front burner on Capitol Hill. Two events in 2014 will no doubt put veterans and the armed forces in the national limelight: congressional elections and withdrawal of U.S. combat troops from Afghanistan. The ending of a war is always a watershed in history, and this one should be no exception. Achieving such a milestone will at...

7/3/2014 - This weekend, we celebrate the most important beginning in American history. A beginning that for the first time, consisted of freedoms and liberty and righteousness — a beginning inspired by a revolutionary idea thought up by a group of men who believed they should stand up against tyranny. These men unknowingly held an idea that would forever change the lives of everyone in this great nation. On this occasion, we celebrate the birth of America. Prior to Jul...

7/14/2014 - KANSAS CITY, Mo. — More than 12,000 members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States and its Auxiliaries are rolling into the Show Me State this weekend to elect new leadership and to approve resolutions that will guide the national organization’s advocacy efforts on Capitol Hill, and its veteran and military support programs across the country. Vice President Joe Biden has also accepted an invitation to address the delegates during their joint opening sessi...

5/11/2015 - KANSAS CITY, Mo. — In honor of Military Appreciation Month, Basis, an Intel Company will show its support to America’s veterans and service members by generously donating to the VFW. Beginning May 11, Basis will donate $10 from each of its newest fitness and sleep tracker, Basis Peak™ sold at www.mybasis.com to the VFW in support of its programs and services. The promotion runs through May 31 and includes *free U.S. ground shipping on every purchase. The Basis Peak fitne...

12/22/2015 - The season of giving is upon us once again. For many of us, ‘tis the season of joy, peace and happiness. We gather with friends, family and those closest to us to share in a number of cheerful festivities, grateful for the time we’re able to spend together. From the comfort and safety of our own homes, we’ll celebrate the holidays and ring in the new year. But more than 200,000 Americans will spend this sacred time in over 150 foreign countries and at sea, separated fr...

11/7/2016 - KANSAS CITY, Mo. – November 10 marks the 241st birthday of the United States Marine Corps. With its rich traditions and hallmark of valor, the Corps has fought in every American armed conflict as the “first to fight for right and freedom” since 1775. The standard of excellence U.S. Marines achieve and live by have made them an international symbol of honor and pride. From the Battles of Derna, Belleau Wood, Iwo Jima and Khe Sanh, to the toppling of the Saddam statue in ...

11/9/2009 - November 10th, marks the 234th birthday of the United States Marine Corps. With its rich traditions and hallmark of valor, the USMC has fought in every American armed conflict as the “first to fight for right and freedom” since 1775. The standard of excellence U.S. Marines achieve and live by have made them an international symbol of honor and pride. From the Battles of Derna, Iwo Jima and Khe Sanh, to the toppling of the Saddam statue in central Baghdad, “America’s 911...