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4/3/2026 - The VFW is one of the most respected voices in Washington, D.C., and within local governments across America. We advocate for justice for our nation's veterans, service members and military families on an array of issues and continue to be the voice for veterans everywhere. We regularly testify before Congress, meet with elected officials and rally our national network of VFW members and patriotic supporters to ensure our lawmakers put veterans first. When those who've s...

3/9/2026 - The American flag has a long history, and the members of our organization have spent nearly as long defending and honoring our nation's most iconic symbol of freedom. Whether you're looking for the historic details of how the U.S. flag came to be, or the rules and regulations that encompass her daily flight, we're here to ensure you can find the information you need.

3/31/2026 - The Veterans of Foreign Wars believes that all veterans should be provided with the full scope of health care and services they've earned. As you continue your journey beyond the uniform, the VFW wants to remind you of the valuable resources available to you and your family. Take advantage of VA health care, even beyond the borders of the United States, and stay up-to-date on new benefits expansions and how they relate to your service and care. Below, you'll find resourc...

3/31/2026 - The VFW has ramped up its efforts to combat "Claim Sharks" and stop their illegal practices. Read more here.

4/3/2026 - About Uniting for Veterans Together with Humana®, the VFW's Uniting for Veterans program, formerly known as Uniting to Combat Hunger & Homelessness, was established to address the diverse and evolving needs of the military and veteran communities. From fighting food insecurity and homelessness, to providing resources to help improve quality of life for all service members and veterans, the Uniting for Veterans program is our united commitment to doing all we can for Amer...

9/12/2017 - KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. is proud to announce its Unmet Needs program set a new record by awarding more than $2 million in financial assistance grants to nearly 900 military and veteran families during its 2016-2017 program year. The new record shatters last year’s program record of $550,000 being distributed to 184 families. “The VFW Unmet Needs program continues to touch many lives every day,” said VFW National Commander Keith Harman,...

1/7/2013 - The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) proudly announces its Operation Uplink™ “Free Call Day” program recently surpassed 7 million connections from deployed military personnel to their loved ones at home. The program hosts Free Call Days for service members serving in Afghanistan and Kuwait, as well as hospitalized veterans, giving them the opportunity to call family and friends in the United States at no cost. The program will also expand in 2013 when it begins providing ...

3/1/2013 - WASHINGTON — More than 600 members of the nation’s oldest and largest major combat veterans’ organization are arriving in Washington this weekend to urge their members of Congress to protect the Department of Veterans Affairs budget from sequestration, as well as Defense Department quality of life programs for the troops and their families. Armed with the VFW Legislative Priority Goals for 2013, the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. will visit every congressional o...

8/31/2012 - The national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S., the nation’s largest organization of combat veterans, applauded the president’s signing of an executive order this morning designed to curb military and veteran suicide and improve the delivery of mental health resources to our nation’s heroes. “Today, more American service members die by their own hands than at the hands of our enemies, which is why the VFW is proud to see our commander-in-chief taking...

7/5/2010 - Local Eagle Scout Robert Morgan has been named “National Scout of the Year” for 2009-2010 by the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Morgan, 18, the son of Chuck and Donna Morgan, received a $5,000 scholarship as the VFW’s number one Scout in the U.S. “The judges had a tough time choosing the second and third place winners this year,” said Steve Van Buskirk, VFW national director of programs. “But the judges had no problem in choosing Robert Morgan of California as the VFW Natio...