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Despite the novel coronavirus’ stronghold over daily life, VFW Post 4372 in Odessa, Texas, continues finding ways to help veterans, active-duty troops and the community. The Post’s latest task consisted of rounding up food and supplies for an Army unit quarantined for 14 days after returning from a scheduled six-month deployment to Sout...
A pandemic has not stopped VFW Post 8526 in Rio Grande City, Texas, from providing educational programs for a local school. They’ve simply moved efforts online. “I am an assistant principal at Rio Grande City High School. I’m able to continue with Veterans in the Classroom through Google Meets with social studies classes,” s...
VFW Post 1647 in Brainerd, Minnesota, is doing what it can to help veterans and local residents during the pandemic. The Post maintains a robust website and it’s been a hub for useful information. Their goal is to be a beneficial, hopeful and uplifting presence in the community. “We are proud of our website which is updated almost daily...
When the COVID-19 crisis first caused schools to close their doors, families who relied on kids eating meals at school were put in a difficult position. Many schools had a gap between when they closed and when they could start getting food distributed to kids in need. VFW Post 8452 in Gainesville, Georgia, helped make sure no child went hungry. The...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – On July 4, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) celebrates the birth of our nation. Independence Day marks the declaration of independence of the United States. On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress declared that the 13 American colonies were no longer subject and subordinate to King George III, and were united, free and ...
Statement of Tammy Barlet, 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 Health With Respect To “Veterans’ Access to Reproductive Healthcare” Washington, D.C. Chairwoman Brown...
“This is a place where veterans help veterans,” said Jeff Davis, member of the Caldwell Veterans Memorial Hall Board of Directors and of VFW Post 3886 in Caldwell, Idaho. Helping veterans has taken on increased significance with the COVID-19 crisis. Post 3886, Caldwell Veterans Memorial Hall and other veterans service organizations in ...
The pandemic keeps Posts in District 7 Massachusetts from meeting in person, but they are as active as ever in caring for their communities and fellow veterans. Local Post Commanders were tasked with conducting wellness checks for every member on the Post roster. For both young and old, District 7 wants to make sure veterans dealing with unemployme...
Members of VFW Post 2805 and its Auxiliary in Canoga Park, California, knew they couldn’t let the COVID-19 crisis stop them from getting meals to veterans. The $6 meals served by the Post each Wednesday are a favorite of local veterans. For some, especially elderly veterans, this provides the best meal they have every week. “This is a t...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Veterans of Foreign Wars is proud to announce SSG Jonathan Dozier Memorial Post 2894 in Chesapeake, Virginia, was selected to receive the prestigious VFW Fred C. Hall Memorial Outstanding Post Special Project Award, which recognizes VFW Posts for unique and outstanding community service projects. VFW Post 2894 was selec...
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