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Jul 18 2024

‘It Really Does Take A Community’

Members of VFW Post 3378 in Yuma, Colorado, hosted their third-annual dinner gettogether for as many local veterans as they could afford on June 28. In a community of about 3,400 residents, Post 3378 members welcomed more than 75 veterans, which also included spouses or significant others, into their Post for grilled hotdogs and hamburgers, side di...

Jul 18 2024

Celebrating 125 Years of Service

As the nation’s oldest combat veterans organization, the VFW has created an enduring legacy in the lives of veterans and their families. Founded on Sept. 29, 1899, the VFW is now celebrating its 125th anniversary. To help remember this milestone, you will find a selection of items at the VFW Store for your home and Post. Check out the 0.999 f...

Jul 15 2024

‘There Have Been Many Memorable Memories’

Since first being elected VFW Surgeon General in 1991, Dr. Curtis “Doc” Bohlman has accepted the position on eight subsequent occasions, making him the longest-serving surgeon general in VFW’s 125-year history. A Vietnam War veteran who served as a flight surgeon for a gunship squadron of the First Marine Air Wing at Marble Mounta...

Jul 14 2024

VFW National Commander Denounces Political Violence

WASHINGTON — “The democracy that we hold dear, the very democracy generations of American veterans have fought for and died to protect around the world, holds no place for political violence - we denounce it unequivocally. Americans should expect an election process free from violence against candidates and voters. Anything less undermi...

Jul 10 2024

Pending Legislation

Statement of Nancy Springer, 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 Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs With Respect To Pending Legislation Washington, D.C. Chairman Luttrell...

Jul 10 2024

VFW Recommends TAP Class Reform

In a March House VA Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity hearing, VFW offered insight into the military’s Transition Assistance Program (TAP) and addressed a proposal aimed at enhancing the process. VFW National Legislative Deputy Director Kristina Keenan highlighted several critical aspects of TAP-related legislation. Keenan said VFW support...

Jul 10 2024

‘This Job Gives Me Purpose’

Nathan Metz spent a total of 11 years in the military with five years of active service in the Army, and another six years in the Ohio National Guard. After enlisting in 1991, he was immediately stationed in Germany for three years, followed by another two years at Fort Bragg in North Carolina. When asked why he joined the military, Metz said he wa...

Jul 08 2024

Veteran Cherishes Newfound Freedom

Like so many others in her family, Pamela Murray felt a calling to serve and joined the Navy. “Patriotism is a big focus for us,” she said. “Six generations of my family have served.” Murray has been stationed around the world, including in Hawaii, Bermuda and Italy. Today, she is a member of the VFW and has a VA disability ...

Jul 03 2024

VFW Celebrates the 248th Birthday of America

WASHINGTON — On July 4, 248 years ago, the Second Continental Congress officially adopted the Declaration of Independence, but it would take about a month before any one of the delegates actually signed their name. Not everyone’s home assembly was on board with the vote. In fact, there were many in the colonies that still had feelings f...

Jun 24 2024

‘America Inspires Me to Dream Big’

Members of VFW Post 10417 Harrison, Arkansas, have been busy the past few months. On April 13, the Post’s annual celebration banquet was held to honor several individuals for their time and talents throughout the year. Three middle-school students were recognized for winning top spots in the Patriot’s Pen essay contest. Kayden Ann Loved...