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Jan 22 2025

‘Someone Somewhere is Better Off Than They Were’

Navy veteran Denise Estes lives in Sparks, Nevada, and served in the military for 23 years. During her time in the Navy, Estes was deployed to South Carolina, Virginia, California, Spain and Italy. She served on three ships — a destroyer, a destroyer tender and an aircraft carrier — and became a senior chief petty officer. Estes was ins...

Jan 21 2025

Wreaths Across America

Many VFW Posts nationwide participate in Wreaths Across America each December, sponsoring wreaths to honor the memory of veterans laid to rest at their local cemeteries. On Dec. 13, members of VFW Post 4278 and its Auxiliary in Camas, Wash., placed 880 wreaths on the graves of veterans buried at Camas Cemetery for their ninth annual Wreaths Across ...

Jan 20 2025

Commemorate VFWs 125th Anniversary with Themed Merchandise

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 in the midst of celebrating its 125th anniversary. To commemorate this milestone, you will find a selection of items at the VFW Store for your home and Post. Fly the 125...

Jan 18 2025

VFW Remembers Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

WASHINGTON — On Jan. 20, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and its Auxiliary joins the millions of Americans in honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a pioneer who would ultimately lay down his life for the cause of civil rights. Born on Jan. 15, 1929, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a ministe...

Jan 17 2025

Capturing Capitol Hill Visits

When VFW members converge on Capitol Hill in March for VFW’s Washington Conference, members are encouraged to meet with their lawmakers to discuss VFW’s 2025 Priority Goals. VFW magazine would like to see your photos of these meetings. The best of the best will be printed in a future issue of the magazine. While group photos of members ...

Jan 17 2025

Submissions Wanted

VFW magazine’s 2024 National Publications Contest opened for submissions this month and looks to continue its streak of showcasing publications crafted by VFW members across the globe. The contest is now in its seventh year and is open to all VFW publications published up to four or five times or more a year. These publications will be judged...

Jan 16 2025

Honoring Silver Star Recipient

Members of VFW Post 1548 in Libby, Montana, led a successful campaign to rename a local bridge in honor of a Silver Star recipient who lost his life in the Vietnam War. Known personally by some members of Post 1548, Arthur Rambo was a standout baseball player at Libby High School, where he also performed in talent shows and sang in the school choir...

Jan 15 2025

VFW Leaders Kick Off New Year With Troop Visits Abroad

WASHINGTON — Last week, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Senior Vice Commander-in-Chief Carol Whitmore, Washington Office Executive Director Ryan Gallucci and Director of Operations Brad Hazelllanded in Brussels to begin an eight-day command visit to Belgium and Germany, visiting major commands such asNATO’s Supreme Headquarters of Allie...

Jan 13 2025

Sport Clips Haircuts Donates $1.33M to VFW for Help A Hero, the Largest Veteran Scholarship Program of its Kind

DENVER – For the ninth year in a row, Sport Clips Haircuts presented a check to the VFW Foundation for more than $1M toward Help A Hero Scholarships for veterans, the largest veterans’ scholarship program of its kind. The donation presentation was held at VFW Post 1 in downtown Denver, known for its historic significance and dedication ...

Jan 09 2025

Destination Rhode Island

As VFW continues its year-long 125th anniversary celebration, VFW magazine visited Rhode Island in October to highlight four VFW Posts for the “Destination Post Series.” The four featured “Ocean State” VFW Posts were chosen because of the positive impact each has on the communities in which the Posts are located. ‘OUR...