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In late March, VA officials announced that nine additional facilities will implement the new, state-of-the-art federal Electronic Health Record (EHR) system, increasing the total number of locations going live in 2026 to 13. The announcement was issued after VA Secretary Doug Collins decided to move the process forward. Originally, the project was ...
WASHINGTON – I am pleased to hear today’s announcement that through early retirements, deferred resignations, the federal hiring freeze and normal attrition, the Department of Veterans Affairs is on track to reduce its staff by only some 30,000 employees by the end of the fiscal year 2025, thus eliminating the requirement of a large-sca...
VFW magazine continues its “Destination Post Series.” The series features 125 Posts located in sought-after tourist destinations. Featured VFW Posts make a real difference in the communities in which the Posts are located. This month’s segment takes VFW magazine readers to Denver, the Mile High City, where VFW Post 1, the oldest V...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — This Independence Day, as we celebrate 249 years of freedom, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) calls upon all Americans to pause and reflect on the profound origins and ongoing significance of our nation. Nearly two and a half centuries ago, courageous, revolutionary acts birthed a nation founded on the radical ideals of l...
On May 1, the Department of Veterans Affairs ended the Veterans Affairs Servicing Purchase (VASP) program, which offered veterans a “last-resort” option for the Department to purchase delinquent home loans. The program lasted only one year and was intended as an emergency stopgap to stave off veteran foreclosures after the COVID-19 mora...
Statement of Nancy Springer, Associate Director National Legislative Service Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States For the Record United States House of Representatives Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs With Respect To Pending Legislation Washington, D.C. Chairman Luttre...
WASHINGTON – Last night, the United States struck nuclear targets inside Iran. As tensions in the Middle East once again flare, the Veterans of Foreign Wars asks all Americans to keep our brave military men and women in their thoughts and prayers, as they serve in harm’s way tonight. The VFW knows very well that our world remains a dang...
VFW Post 7397 in Lenexa, Kansas, recently wrapped up one of its annual fundraisers in June – a car show featuring everything from restored 1940s and 50s cars and bikes to restored WWII-era Jeeps. This year marks the seventh annual fundraiser the Post has held, with each year raising close to $1,000. Participants are encouraged to bring any ki...
Members of VFW Post 2811in Gainesville, Florida, provided and grilled hamburgers and hot dogs for an Army Reserve unit on June 14 at Cynthia Chestnut Park. Three Post members participated in a sendoff picnic for more than 50 soldiers and family members of the 257th Transportation Battalion, 399th Movement Control Team. The veterans provided refresh...
Earlier this month, VFW Post 837 came together to celebrate Victory in Europe Day — the day Germany unconditionally surrendered to the Allied Powers, effectively bringing an end to WWII in Europe. Although the official date of V-E (Victory in Europe) Day is May 8, the Post held its ceremony on June 3. The Post holds a V-E Day ceremony each ye...
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