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Jan 02 2025

VFW Foundation Warmly Welcomes New Executive Director

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Foundation is thrilled to announce Past National VFW Commander-in-Chief Hal Roesch II as its new executive director. A 501(c)3 nonprofit headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, the VFW Foundation is instrumental in ensuring the VFW can accomplish its mission of "honoring the dead by helpin...

Dec 30 2024

VFW Remembers President Jimmy Carter

WASHINGTON D.C. — The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) salutes the life of the 39th president of the United States James Earl “Jimmy” Carter, who passed away Sunday at the age of 100. Carter was born and raised in Plains, Georgia. His life of service began in 1943 with his appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy, graduating in 1947 an...

Dec 23 2024

Seasons Greetings from the VFW

With the end of another year upon us, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) warmly extends safe and happy holiday wishes to the veterans, service members and families of our great nation.

Dec 19 2024

VFW Wishes America’s Guardians a Happy 5th Birthday

WASHINGTON – On Dec. 20, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) joins together with our grateful nation in celebrating the fifth birthday of the newest branch of the Department of Defense, the U.S. Space Force. Established in 2019 when the National Defense Authorization Act was signed into law, the United States Space Force (USSF) became a separa...

Dec 17 2024

Pending Legislation

Statement of Patrick Murray, Director National Legislative Service Veterans of the Foreign Wars of the United States Before The 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, and member...

Dec 16 2024

A $1,500 Grant to Help Those in Need

In its seventh year, the Uniting to Combat Hunger campaign already has provided more than 5.6 million meals to food-insecure families nationwide. VFW aligned with Humana in 2018 to establish Uniting to Combat Hunger. The VFW Foundation is offering matching grants of up to $1,500 to help VFW Posts and Auxiliaries with the initiative. According to a ...

Dec 13 2024

VFW Reflects on the 13th Anniversary of the End of Iraq War

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – On Dec. 15, the 13th anniversary of the conclusion of the U.S. mission in Iraq, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) remembers the nearly 4,500 courageous men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the fight against terror. More than 1.5 million soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines and Coast Guardsmen deployed to Iraq fro...

Dec 13 2024

Racing Gear is On Sale Now

Shop Ryan Roulette Racing gear – now on sale at the VFW Store! The five-panel red ball cap is now only $10.50 and the distressed black-and-tan ball cap is now only $14.50. The blue racing T-shirt is $14.50 and is available in sizes small through 3XL. Finally, there’s a white racing crew polo shirt that’s in stock for only $24 and ...

Dec 12 2024

VFW Post Donates to Transitional Housing for Veterans

Members of VFW Post 3480 in East St. Louis, Illinois, donated dozens of personal hygiene products to local unhoused veterans staying in The Eagle’s Nest of St. Clair County at The St. Joseph Center on Oct. 20. The donation is the latest in an ongoing collaboration between Post 3480 and the St. Joseph Center, which provides a range of social s...

Dec 11 2024

Examining the Effectiveness of the Veterans Readiness and Employment (VR&E) Program

Statement of Kristina Keenan, Deputy 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 Economic Opportunity With Respect To “Examining the Effectiveness of the Veterans Readiness and Employment (VR&...