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In honoring the memory of a local Army veteran, a VFW Post in San Antonio established a scholarship fund that surpassed more than $75,000 in 2020. In the 10 years since creating a scholarship fund in memory of Jeremiah J. Geffre, VFW Post 1533 and its members have awarded 69 college scholarships ranging between $1,000 and $1,500 to local JROTC high...
For other veterans considering an education, Devin Deckert has this advice, “Discover your passion, put in the work and find the path to achieve your dreams.” Passion is what drove Deckert, 25, of Canyon Lake, California, to enlist in the Navy Reserves in 2014. Joining out of high school, he was eager to serve alongside others to suppor...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is proud to congratulate two former staff members on their recent appointments to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) administration. Terrence L. Hayes served as VFW Communications Director of the Washington Office acting as national spokesperson for the organization on issues ran...
GEORGETOWN, Texas (Jan. 25, 2021) – Today, Sport Clips Haircuts presented a $1,026,105 donation check to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Foundation (VFW) to provide scholarships for service members and veterans. Even in a pandemic, veterans are returning from active military duty to prepare for civilian careers that often require additional coll...
Christopher Stuebbe, 26, is currently stationed at Hurlburt Field in Florida, with his wife Ali and their two children Melanie and Anthony. He joined the Air Force six years ago to make a difference in the world. One day, Stuebbe plans to become a Special Tactics Officer, but the position requires a four-year degree. With his tuition assistance run...
Veteran Cory Isaacs, 49, of Abilene, Texas, describes himself as an atypical soldier. The Texas lawyer served later in life and had no desire to become an officer or move up the ranks. “I wanted to do my part and be a combat soldier,” he said. Isaacs enlisted in 2010 and for four years, he served as an infantryman. He completed his trai...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is encouraging its more than 1.5 million VFW and Auxiliary members to show their support and appreciation for Sport Clips Haircuts and all their team members as part of its #SportClipsSalute appreciation event, Jan. 25-29, 2021. VFW members, and their families and friends are encouraged t...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) honors the significant legacy and noteworthy accomplishments of civil rights pioneer Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “Over the course of the past several months, our nation has really been challenged with issues of racial injustice and prejudice that has tested us as a people,” sai...
“I have always believed that we were put on earth to serve and share our blessings with others,” said David Myers, a Life member of VFW Post 3031 in Rogers, Arkansas. Myers put that into action by serving in the U.S. Air Force for 20 years. Even while answering the call of duty during Operation Desert Storm and as part of the Space Shut...
The VFW is proud to honor all veterans who are #StillServing, and it’s especially meaningful to see the ways Posts have provided much needed assistance throughout this year. To highlight the incredible work being done, a new Post of the Month feature is launching to focus attention on VFW Posts answering the call of duty. The first Post of th...
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