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11/1/2017 - When Stacy Pearsall entered the Air Force in 1998, she didn’t know the adventures before her. A photographer with the 1st Combat Camera Squadron based in Charleston, S.C., Pearsall would travel to 41 countries before she was medically retired in 2010 from wounds sustained while serving her second tour in Iraq in 2007. A member of VFW Post 10256 in Goose Creek, S.C., Pearsall said serving in the military was important to her. Her dad was in the Navy, and both of her grand...

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...

6/19/2017 - Over the centuries millions of Irish people left these shores. Many went on to become leading business, political and community leaders. One such emigrant is Louth native, Brian Duffy, National Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) – the United States oldest veterans organisation. Taking time out of his busy schedule, we spoke to Brian about his service and the work carried out by the VFW. The Veterans of Foreign Wars is the United States’ largest and oldest ...

6/2/2017 - It was a walk in the desert for more than 6,300 people. The 14.2- or 26.2-mile trek — depending on the route chosen — through the scrub brush and mountains of the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico on March 19 commemorated the 75th anniversary of WWII’s Bataan Death March. While 7,200 registered for the 28th annual Bataan Memorial Death March, only 3,673 finished the marathon. For the seventh year, VFW was a presenting sponsor. Additionally, the organization was wel...

4/2/2013 - Servicemen and women separating from the military often find themselves in the daunting cycle of job hunting. Many find it difficult to translate their military skills into the civilian market, while others are stonewalled by employers unsure of what to do with vets. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average annual jobless rate for Afghanistan and Iraq War-era vets during 2012 was 9.9%. But there is good news. According to the Institute for Veter...

11/9/2012 - November 10, 2012 marks the 237th birthday of the United States Marine Corps. The USMC’s legacy of defending this nation in every armed conflict since 1775 bestows upon them a rich tradition and a sense of honor that is felt at the core of every American who has worn the uniform of a U.S. Marine. Though war and conflict have evolved drastically over the past 237 years, the USMC has remained unwavering in its commitment to successfully complete any mission with which the...

3/16/2011 - The Medal of Honor is the highest award for valor in action against an enemy force that can be bestowed upon an individual serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. It is presented to a person who distinguishes him or herself conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her life above and beyond the call of duty while: engaged in action against an enemy of the United States; engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign ...

6/22/2010 - Richard Wilson Homan, age 87, passed away on Monday, June 21, 2010 at his residence in Franklin, WV. Mr. Homan was born on January 14, 1923 in Sugar Grove, WV, the son of the late Dr. Virgil Ray Homan, Sr. and the late Leafy A. Mitchell Homan. On August 14, 1964, Richard married Jean Ann Simmons, who survives in Franklin. He worked for Kiser Roller Mill, Sugar Grove, and was elected to the Board of Directors at Pendleton County Bank, Franklin from 1952-2010, President fr...

5/19/2009 - KANSAS CITY, Mo. — This past weekend, the VFW, along with many other veterans’ organizations, assisted with the Historical Soldiers Relocation Project, one of the largest memorial ceremonies in the nation to date. The remains of more than 50 Cavalry, Infantry Soldiers, Indian Scouts and dependants from the 1860’s-1884 were interned at the Southern Arizona Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery’s new Historical Memorial section last Saturday. In 2006, Pima County archeologists rec...

1/9/2009 - CHAMBERSBURG — After raising more than $10,500 for the local Pennsylvania National Guard unit, the Charles Nitterhouse Post 1599 Veterans of Foreign Wars, Chambersburg, has officially adopted the unit. VFW Commander Chuck Lucas said Wednesday that he has received a certificate for the adoption that makes the relationship official. "This is virgin territory for us," he said. "We've never done anything like this. It will be an interesting year. We're going to frame it a...