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May 15 2024

VFW Demands Action on Major Richard Star Act

VFW on March 5 held a press conference on Capitol Hill to address a critical disparity that has long plagued many retired veterans. If passed by Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden, the Major Richard Star Act (H.R. 1282/S. 344) would provide medically retired combat veterans who served less than 20 years in the military with full re...

May 14 2024

Shop for Twisted X footwear at the VFW Store

Twisted X is a proud supporter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars with its exclusive VFW collection of footwear. When you purchase Twisted X boots and shoes through the VFW Store, a portion of your purchase supports veterans, military service members and their families. Several styles of Twisted X men’s boots are now available at the VFW Store. ...

May 14 2024

Black Hills VFW Posts Support Communities and Offer Tourists Respite

This month, VFW magazine continuesits “Destination Post Series.” The series will feature 125 VFW Posts located in sought-after tourist destinations. Featured VFW Posts are those that make a real difference in the communities in which the Posts are located. This month’s article takes VFW magazine readers to South Dakota. The small ...

May 13 2024

VFW Posts Honor Hometown Heroes

For nearly 125 years since its inception, one of VFW’s priorities has always been the remembrance of veterans who died fighting for their country. As the oldest combat veterans organization in the nation, VFW’s efforts to commemorate the sacrifices of these veterans have led to war memorials sprouting across the country, from small town...

May 13 2024

Honoring Veterans Nationwide

Preserving the legacy of U.S. troops who made the ultimate sacrifice is central to the VFW’s mission and existence. Many across the country have united in this endeavor to commemorate the valor of those honored and recognize the contributions of all who have served in the armed forces. Here are eight memorials dedicated, authorized, refurbish...

May 10 2024

VFW Expresses Concern Over Erroneous VA Bonuses

WASHINGTON — In light of the recent Department of Veterans Affairs Office of the Inspector General report of funding improperly paid to senior executives last year, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is expressing its concerns over the payments. “We are very disappointed by the lack of oversight involved here,” said Mike Figlioli,...

May 10 2024

VA Expands Burial Benefits for Veterans

The VA last year announced new burial allowance rates for veterans who have died in nonservice-related incidents since October. VA announced several updates to burial benefits aimed at providing support to veterans and their families. These updates, according to VA, reflect the department’s commitment to honoring U.S. veterans around the worl...

May 10 2024

‘These Scholarships Change Lives’

Jack Baustian serves in the 114th Fighter Wing with the South Dakota Air National Guard in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He is also a member of VFW Post 3061 in Vermillion, South Dakota. Baustian says his family has a rich military heritage. Both his grandfathers and father served. After watching his older brother enlist in his senior year of high sch...

May 09 2024

Cornerstone Caregiving Donates More than $100,000 to the VFW

KANSAS CITY, Mo., – The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is pleased to announce representatives from Cornerstone Caregiving presented a $50,000 donation to the VFW Foundation today in support of VFW programs. Additionally, Cornerstone Caregiving has led fundraising efforts totaling more than $50,000 to benefit VFW Posts in communities near thei...

May 09 2024

‘With Honor and Distinction’

With May serving as custodian to national holidays such as Memorial Day, the spring month also dons the title of Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Established as an annual observance in 1992, Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month encompasses more than 50 ethnic or linguistic groups living in the U.S. and its territori...