Watch their response or read it below. WASHINGTON – We stopped Congress from taking a dangerous step today. No matter how people try to spin it, Congress shouldn’t open Pandora’s Box on arbitrarily reducing disability ratings. It’s never been done before. We’re not about to let it start. I know there are provisions in this bill that everyone wants to get done. Major Richard Star Act needs to pass. But it needs to pass CLEAN. And it certainly cannot be passed by taking a...
VFW Post 4227 in Toledo, Oregon, has long supported the surrounding community in a multitude of ways. One of its most unique outlets of support involves the sponsorship of two youth shotgun shooting teams. With plenty of land and understanding neighbors, the post has its own Trap shooting range that the youth shooting teams utilize. The mild weather of the Oregon coast also allows for year-round operation, and the trap range is open to both VFW members and the public. Ma...
Check out the VFW Store to see how you can keep cool this summer. Keep your vehicle’s interior cool with a VFW sunshade https://www.vfwstore.org/products/32280. There also is one for VFW Auxiliary members, https://www.vfwstore.org/products/32281. Get a VFW pool towel, while quantities last: https://www.vfwstore.org/searchresults?q=beach. Additionally, see what’s in store for your K-9 companion. There are leashes, collapsible bowls and patches (sew-on and tactical). http...
The Take Care of America's Veterans Act (H.R.9237, S.4744) is advancing through Congress, and now is the time to make your voice heard. The VFW proudly supports many of its provisions, including the Major Richard Star Act, strengthening mental health protections for veterans, and expanding support for surviving families. These are important priorities that deserve the support of Congress. What we cannot accept is asking one generation of veterans to pay for another. The ...
Statement of Gregg Orto, Deputy Director National Veterans Service Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Before The United States House of Representatives Committee on Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization With Respect To "PACT Act Implementation: Modernizing VA Disability Claims Through Effective Technology” Washington, D.C. Chairman Barrett, Ranking Member Budzinski, and members of the subcommittee, on behalf of the men and women...
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