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5/1/2026 - Building on a legacy of service that spans more than a century, #StillServing represents the heart of the VFW and its members — and conveys what today’s VFW embodies. The Still Serving campaign is a way to showcase and honor the ongoing commitment and service of our nation’s best and brightest. Discover their stories.
12/22/2025 - VFW Posts worldwide host public commemorations and other events on many patriotic days, honoring America's veterans and rich history. Join us in our efforts by getting involved with an upcoming event with your local Post today!
7/26/2017 - KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Brian Duffy was appointed adjutant general of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. yesterday at the 118th VFW National Convention in New Orleans, La. His appointment comes immediately following a year-long term as the national commander of the more than 1.2 million-member organization. He also becomes the first Desert Storm veteran to hold the position, which is similar in duties to any corporate chief executive officer. Duffy retired from a succe...
8/24/2015 - KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) has appointed a 13-year Army and Desert Storm veteran as the first female Assistant Quartermaster General for the nation’s largest combat veteran service organization. Debra Anderson was sworn in on August 23, 2015, before the VFW’s National Council of Administration. The announcement comes just days after a historical change to extend VFW Auxiliary membership eligibility to male spouses and male...
9/24/2015 - KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Regarding discharge procedures against decorated Green Beret Sgt. 1st Class Charles Martland, who in 2011 confronted an Afghan police commander for raping an Afghan boy and abusing his mother, the national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States is questioning if the military is punishing troops for doing the right thing instead of examining Status of Forces Agreements that has them serving and protecting others in foreign land...
12/13/2017 - Statement of Ryan M. Gallucci, Director National Veterans 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 “Pre-Discharge Claims Programs: Are VA and DOD Effectively Serving Separating Military Personnel?” WASHINGTON, D.C. Chairman Bost, Ranking Member Esty and members of the Subcommittee, on behalf of the m...
8/1/2018 - Statement of Gerald T. Manar Blue Water Navy Veteran Former Director, National Veterans Service Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Before the United States Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs With Respect To “Pending Legislation” WASHINGTON, DC Chairman Isakson, Ranking Member Tester, and members of the committee, on behalf of the men and women of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) and its Auxiliary, thank you for the opportunity to of...
5/12/2021 - Statement of Patrick Murray, Director National Legislative Service Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Before The United States House of Representatives Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity With Respect To Military Transition During the COVID-19 Pandemic Washington, D.C. Chairman Levin, Ranking Member Moore, and members of the subcommittee, on behalf of the men and women of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United Stat...
6/23/2016 - STATEMENT OF RAYMOND C KELLEY, DIRECTOR NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE SERVICE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES BEFORE THE UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON VETERANS’ AFFAIRS WITH RESPECT TO Pending Legislation WASHINGTON, DC MR. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE: On behalf of the men and women of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VF...
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...
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