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Dina Ruck joined the Army in 1990, leaving the comfort of her hometown to pursue bigger dreams. Her military career took her around the world and to the skies many times as she jumped from planes for her airborne training. It’s been thrilling, but tough on her physical health. Ruck was stationed throughout the U.S., Germany, Kuwait and at the...
WASHINGTON – The national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States is saluting the U.S. House of Representatives for unanimously passing H.R. 299, the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019. “The VFW salutes the united support of the entire House,” said VFW National Commander B.J. Lawrence. “Your ...
While fires blazed across more than 150,000 acres in northern California in November, VFW Posts nationwide pulled together to support those affected by the devastation. VFW Post 2039 in Paradise, Calif., about 90 miles north of Sacramento, suffered the most damage from the fires. Commander Keith Taylor said the Post itself withstood damages, but al...
An Iraq War Army veteran was awarded more than $1,300 that helped him and his family with living expenses, thanks to the VFW Unmet Needs program. Retired Army 1st Sgt. Glenroy Wilson, of Houston, served three tours in Iraq. His first deployment was in 2006-07 with the 1st Armored Division, and his other two were with the 1st Infantry Division in 20...
Thanks to all of the participants of the 2019 VFW National Publications Contest. Covering the 2018 calendar year, the contest garnered 75 entries, 19 more than last year. Entries came in from 48 Posts/Districts and six Departments. There were two submissions for the “Best Magazine” category, and 19 submissions for “Best Feature Ar...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. is proud to announce it is again expanding its member benefit offerings by teaming up with Eyemart Express to offer members and their families a 20 percent discount on prescription eyewear including glasses and sunglasses. For nearly 30 years, Eyemart Express has been offering unique...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. –Yesterday, representatives from the Veterans of Foreign Wars National Headquarters were on hand at the Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport in Kansas City, Mo., to welcome D-Day Doll, an iconic C-53D “Skytrooper” that flew during World War II and over Normandy on D-Day, June 6, 1944. The VFW was proud to sponsor t...
WASHINGTON — The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States is saluting the House Veterans Affairs Committee for unanimously passing H.R. 299, the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019. The VFW-supported bill, which must still be approved by the full House and Senate before going to the president, would restore VA benefits to thousa...
OAK BROOK, Ill. – In the true spirit of Memorial Day, Ace Hardware is once again collaborating with the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. (VFW) to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Ace Hardware is pledging to give out 1 million American flags nationwide on Saturday, May 25. Consumers are encouraged to visit par...
Troy North’s background is in aviation mechanics. But when he started learning about VA claims, he couldn’t keep that information to himself. North has been the VFW-accredited service officer at the VA Ann Arbor (Mich.) Healthcare System for the past year. He started navigating the VA system for himself and his wife, who also is a veter...
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