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B.J. Lawrence, national junior vice commander-in-chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S., and several VFW members from local Posts will join the Social and Public Art Resource Center (SPARC) at a special ceremony on April 5, to commence the restoration project of the POW/MIA Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Venice, Calif., and speak out again...
Since the birth of our nation, many veterans have gone on to greatness in a variety of fields. From U.S. presidents to well-known authors, athletes and actors, WWI is no exception. Here is a look at some of those famous vets from the “Great War.” Harry S. Truman (1884-1972) b. Lamar, Mo. 33rd President Ranked No. 7 (a “near grea...
WASHINGTON — President Trump announced Monday the creation of the White House Office of American Innovation to “bring together the best ideas from government, the private sector, and other thought leaders to ensure that America is ready to solve today's most intractable problems, and is positioned to meet tomorrow's challenges and oppor...
Statement Of Carlos Fuentes, Director, National Legislative Service Veterans of Foreign Wars of The United States Before The Subcommittee On Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Committee on Appropriations United States House of Representatives With Respect To “Public Hearing" WASHINGTON, D.C. Chairman Dent, Ranking ...
Statement Of Kayda Keleher, Legislative Associate National Legislative Service Veterans of Foreign Wars of The United States Before The Subcommittee on Health Committee on Veterans’ Affairs United States House of Representatives With Respect To “H.R 91, H.R. 95, H.R. 467, H.R. 907, H.R. 918, H.R. 1005, H.R. 1162, H.R. 1545, H.R. 16...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. is proud to announce that its Unmet Needs program has already exceeded $1 million in financial assistance grants to more than 420 military and veteran families since the VFW’s fiscal year began in September. This puts Unmet Needs on track for the highest level of assistance pro...
More than 7,000 veterans, service members and supporters braved the desert heat on March 19, to participate in the annual Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, making it the most highly-attended event in its 28-year history. In addition to the VFW’s role as presenting sponsor of this year’s event, it was an active pa...
Statement of Sarah Maples, Director National Security and Foreign Affairs Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States For the Record Subcommittee on Personnel Committee on Armed Services United States Senate With Respect To DOD Civilian Personnel Reform WASHINGTON, D.C. Chairman Tillis, Ranking Member Gillibrand, and distinguished members...
The VFW Department of Georgia proudly presented a $17,050 donation to the Georgia's World War I Centennial Commission during the Commission's March 22 meeting. The donation, which included donations from 20 VFW Posts throughout the state, marked the second payment of the Department's pledged $50,000 to support the Commission's efforts to raise awar...
Statement Of Carlos Fuentes, Director National Legislative Service Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States For the Record Subcomittee on Health Comittee on Veterans' Affairs United States House of Representatives With Respect To “Healthy Hiring: Enabling VA to Recruit and Retain Quality Providers WASHINGTON, D.C. ...
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