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Earlier this month, after being unable to reach an agreement on a bill that would fund government services into the month of October, the federal government has ceased many operations, resulting in a partial “shutdown.” However, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs, an estimated 97 percent of VA employees continue to provide ...
For its 19th annual fundraiser in May, VFW’s partnership with Burger King proved a success. With 24 participating franchisees and 880 restaurants, this year’s fundraiser raised $348,559 for the VFW’s National Veterans Service (NVS). The campaign, which invites guests to donate $1 or more with their purchased meals, helped provide ...
Each issue of Checkpoint includes a callout for submissions. While submissions do come in, most have no photos and some with photos that are not acceptable for use. To increase your chances of seeing the good work of your Post in Checkpoint or even on the pages of VFW magazine, here are a few pointers to consider the next time you take photos at a ...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) launched Still Serving in March 2020 to highlight how America’s veterans continue to serve in their local communities after transitioning from the military. What started as a campaign became a movement as veterans across the world stepped up to share stories of their continued servic...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) proudly joins the nation in celebrating the 250th birthday of the United States Navy, which has been our unwavering maritime shield, defending the seas to ensure America’s security and economic prosperity. On Oct. 13, 1775, a resolution of the Continental Congress established what is...
WASHINGTON – The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), together with Student Veterans of America (SVA), is pleased to announce its selection of six student veterans to complete the 2025/2026 VFW-SVA Legislative Fellowship. Now in its 12th year, student veteran fellows gain experience advocating for a solution to a pressing veterans’ issue by ...
To the Editors of The Washington Post, Your recent article, “How some veterans exploit $193 billion VA program, due to lax controls” (October 2025), is not just a disservice to veterans — it is a dangerously misleading piece that feeds into damaging stereotypes and ignores both the moral and legal foundations of the Department of ...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) announced today a new agreement with Torch Drinks LLC, the nation’s leading hemp-derived THC beverage company based in Florida, to help advance programs serving veterans, service members and their families. Torch beverages offer a smoke-free, alcohol-free, plant-based alternative &md...
GEORGETOWN, Texas – Sport Clips Haircuts launched its 2025 “Help A Hero” scholarship campaign today in partnership with the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW). The campaign runs through Nov. 15 and aims to raise $1.35 million to fund the nation’s largest scholarship initiative of its kind for military vetera...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — With the fall semester underway, the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. (VFW) is once again leading the charge to ensure all veterans receive the full educational benefits they have earned — especially in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Rudisill v. McDonough. Last year, the Supreme Co...
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