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Aug 22 2025

Members of a VFW Post in Kentucky Raise Funds to Help Flash Flood Victims in Texas

When torrential rainfall in early July caused devastating flash floods to rip through Kerrville, Texas, fellow VFW Post 5480 members in Madisonville, Kentucky, sprang to action. Separated by nearly 1,000 miles, Post 5480 members held a donation drive throughout the month that culminated with $25,000 toward the Kerrville Relief Fund, with an additio...

Aug 20 2025

All-American Awards

Congratulations to VFW’s All-American winners! The All-American program recognizes leadership, teamwork and accomplishment in membership growth and VFW programs. For those Posts, Districts and Departments reaching the All-American goal, the VFW Store offers commemorative items. You willl find pins, name tags and rings when you click vfwstore....

Aug 18 2025

'It Gets Us Connected with the Community'

VFW Post 4575 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, held a Jeep and 4x4 show in July at the local Hop Springs Brewery — an event that members hope to turn into an annual tradition. The show was put together by the Post’s Auxiliary, and showcased Jeeps, along with Broncos and other similar off-roading vehicles. The event was held on July 26 and wa...

Aug 18 2025

'It Is Not a Time to Be Tough'

Retired 1st Sgt. Jonathan Sastre, 41, lives in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, with his wife, Stephanie, and their three children, Blake, Bennett and Declan. Sastre was inspired to join the Army after seeing his family members serve. After 21 years of service, Sastre’s injuries and illness are affecting him and his family every day. “I have...

Aug 15 2025

VFW’s National Day of Service

Members of VFW Post 56 in Leavenworth, Kansas, carried out this year’s fourth annual VFW National Day of Service project on May 3 at a local housing facility for veterans and civilians with severe and/or permanent mental health disabilities. Volunteers gathered at Marion Apartments, a 10-unit facility owned by the nonprofit regional branch of...

Aug 15 2025

‘It’s Been a Blessing’

After graduating from high school in 1994, Paul Phelps enlisted in the Army and began his nearly 20-year career in the military. Throughout his service, Phelps sustained several injuries, eventually leading to his medical retirement in 2013. He had been involved in several explosions which led to hearing loss, ACL replacements and injuries to his b...

Aug 13 2025

VFW Elects Carol Whitmore as New National Commander

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Carol Whitmore of Des Moines, Iowa, was elected today as the new national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), a congressionally chartered veterans service organization comprised of approximately 1 million eligible combat veterans and military service members from all six branches of the armed forces. “Stand...

Aug 12 2025

VFW Presents Acclaimed John A. Biedrzycki Award

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) has selected Army Desert Storm Veteran Belinda Boldoe as its 2024-2025 John A. Biedrzycki Accredited Service Representative of the Year. Awarded annually, the Biedrzycki Award is presented to a VFW Accredited Service Officer who has demonstrated exceptional achievements in support of the VFW...

Aug 11 2025

VFW’s Uniting to Combat Hunger Evolves to ‘Uniting for Veterans’

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and Humana announced today the successful Uniting to Combat Hunger & Homelessness (UTCH) program will officially be known as the ‘Uniting for Veterans’ program moving forward. This change reflects the programs’ ever-expanding scope and the VFW and Humana’s united ...

Aug 11 2025

VFW Action Alert: Keep VFW Priorities in the NDAA

While members of Congress are home for the August recess, their staff remain in Washington, D.C., tracking what constituents are saying and preparing for the work ahead. Now is the time to speak up. Two critical VFW priorities must stay in this year’s National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (NDAA): Major Richard Star Act ...