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Jul 02 2026

VFW Defends Longstanding Tradition of Political Satire While Opposing Cuts to Veterans' Earned Benefits

WASHINGTON – The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) today reaffirmed its opposition to Section 108 of the proposed Take Care of America's Veterans Act and defended its longstanding tradition of using political satire to advocate for veterans. “For more than 125 years, the VFW has been a fearless advocate for veterans, speaking plainly when ...

Jun 30 2026

Pending Legislation

Statement of Meggan Coleman, 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 Pending Legislation Washington, D.C. Chairwoman Miller-Meeks, Ranking Member Brownley, ...

Jun 22 2026

Congress Can’t Do Its Own Job, Much Less Determine Veteran Disability Status

For decades, disability ratings have been based on medical evidence and the real-world impact of a service-connected condition on a veteran’s life. Section 108 of the introduced Take Care of America’s Veterans Act — House Resolution 9237/Senate Bill 4744, sponsored by senior Kansas Sen. Jerry Moran — would move Congress dire...

Jun 22 2026

Quilts of Valor

VFW Post 1790 leaders surprised a local Vietnam veteran with the Quilt of Valor on April 9 at his home in Valley Stream, New York. Post 1790 Commander Kevin Hill, along with Senior Vice Kyle Carter and Junior Vice Patrick Clayton, presented Army veteran Alfred Bosco with the Post’s first Quilt of Valor. “Al Bosco was the first recipient...

Jun 22 2026

‘I Love Helping Veterans’

“I was ready to move on with my life, but I didn’t have money for college,” said Nadine Willits. After high school, Willits, now 59, felt the pull to go out into the world and do something. But, like so many, she lacked the necessary resources. Then, she had an idea. “I decided to join the Army,” she said. “They ...

Jun 22 2026

‘Her Message Continues to be Relevant’

For almost a century, Rosie the Riveter, an icon of American pop culture, has represented the strength, determination and resilience of not only women in uniform, but women from all walks of life. On March 21, VFW Department of Texas District 20 launched the inaugural Rosie the Riveter Commemoration Event, where 82 participants gathered at VFW Post...

Jun 18 2026

'Don't Be Afraid to Fail'

Frank Thomas Vizza Jr., 43, could not help feeling like he had more to give. “I knew I could be doing more for my community, my country and myself. I was meant to do more,” he insisted. “So, I joined the Navy.” After serving as a corpsman from 2013 to 2017, Vizza found himself at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). H...

Jun 17 2026

‘I Feel I Have a Lot to Offer Veterans’

After returning home from a deployment to Afghanistan in 2012, Army veteran Sam George fell into drug addiction. The discipline, self-reliance and structure he established for himself from his time in service, he felt, had dissipated. According to the VA, more than 2.8 million veterans in 2023 reported having suffered from a substance abuse disorde...

Jun 16 2026

VFW Kilt Material is Here

For those who have already ordered their VFW kilts and accessories, your wait is almost over. Pre-order deliveries will begin in June. And, good news, USA Kilts has additional material for those who still want to place orders, while supplies last. To shop the selection, click https://www.usakilts.com/vfw.html. Celebrate America’s 250th Annive...

Jun 16 2026

Army Veteran Finally Gets Her Due

“Growing up, I admired those in uniform,” said Dawn Frazier, “especially my grandfather, who was a Vietnam veteran. It compelled me to follow the same path, and the military ended up giving me more than I expected.” Frazier served in the Army for nine years. She was grateful to learn discipline, resilience and the true meani...