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WASHINGTON – In a letter sent Sept. 18, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is calling on Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville to lift his hold on the routine promotion of military general and flag officers. “The line in the sand for the VFW is simple: Political disputes must be handled by politicians – not within the ranks of the all-vol...
The idea came to Nathan Moran and his girlfriend, Michelle Decker, while on a date. The VFW and Auxiliary members of Post 7581 in Wayland, Michigan, often had their date nights at VFW or American Legion halls, basking in the company of veterans and family members sharing stories in the spirit of camaraderie. During this time, about two years ago, t...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Thousands of veterans and current military service members may be entitled to receive compensation in the 3M earplug lawsuit. 3M agreed to pay $6.01 billion to settle lawsuits filed by U.S. service members and veterans who suffered hearing injuries to include hearing loss and tinnitus as a result of using the company's earp...
WASHINGTON – The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) joins in with our grateful nation in celebrating the birthday of the U.S. Air Force, who has protected and defended our country by establishing air superiority for the past 76 years. Originally organized as part of the U.S. Army in 1907, the United States Air Force became a separate military dep...
Several decades ago, David Knight went missing in action. Many years after his rescue, Knight began experiencing Post-Traumatic Stress (PTS) stemming from the experience. He adopted service dog Major to help him cope. Among other things, Major is skilled at picking up on changes in Knight’s blood hormone levels, which could indicate stress. B...
You have probably heard by now that VFW magazine will move to a fully digital publication by 2028. The transition begins in January 2024 when that issue will be digital only. However, VFW understands that some will wish to continue receiving printed copies of the magazine. If you want to continue receiving a printed version of all issues, VFW needs...
WASHINGTON — The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is proud to celebrate our nation’s Hispanic service members, veterans and their families during National Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. Since the Revolutionary War, Hispanic Americans and immigrants have served with honor and distinction in large numbers in every conflict up...
WASHINGTON – On National POW/MIA Recognition Day, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) reminds every American to never forget to honor those who were held captive and returned, and those who remain missing in action. The day is a poignant reminder of those whose sacrifice helped pave the way to freedom and protection of the American way of life...
In 2022, Zachary Bursnall, of Golden, Colorado, received service dog Zip. He’s been #StillServing ever since. As commander of the Golden VFW Post 4171, and with Zip by his side, Bursnall attends memorial services, walks in parades, advocates for veterans wanting to get a service dog and more. And everywhere they go, Zip is assisting Bursnall ...
If you ask VFW’s new Commander-in-Chief to explain how he will make the nation’s premier veterans service organization for combat veterans even stronger, he will tell you: more members. “This past year, VFW has shown membership growth,” said Duane Sarmientoof New Jersey. “Our challenge is to continue growing. Membershi...
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