VFW Life member Yoselin Brice, 53, joined the Air Force in search of opportunity and life experiences. “I wanted to get away from the hectic pace of New York City and my medical research job at Columbia University,” she said. “I was desperately looking for new adventures and to travel the world.” Brice served for six years. After leaving the military in 2004, she spent more than 15 years working for the Department of Defense. Today, she lives in Bronxville, New York, and...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – As the holiday season brings families close together, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is extending our most heartfelt Season’s Greetings and gratitude to our members, military families and the entire veteran community. During what is considered by many as one of the busiest, and often the most difficult time of year, we remind Americans to pause and think of our nation’s brave soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines, Coast Guardsmen and Guardians current...
WASHINGTON - The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) applauds President Donald J. Trump for signing an Executive Order rescheduling marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, a decisive step recognizing legitimate medical uses and expanding research into medical marijuana and cannabidiol (CBD) to better support patients and doctors. "This is a meaningful, veteran-centered action that puts science ahead of stigma," said VFW National Commander Carol Whitmore. "For too long, out...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – On Dec. 20, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) joins our grateful nation in proudly recognizing the sixth birthday of the newest branch of the Armed Forces, the U.S. Space Force. Established in 2019, the Space Force became a separate and distinct branch of service representing the crucial evolution of our national defense strategy. As we celebrate the Guardians who operate at the forefront of this new, critical warfighting domain, we’re reminded of how...
WASHINGTON - The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is pleased with recent announcements made by Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Doug Collins and House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Chairman Mike Bost, signaling their alignment on reforming the Veterans Health Administration's (VHA) structure, for which the VFW has long advocated. Currently, VHA is comprised of 18 Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISNs) however, this structure is not serving veterans due ...
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