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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States is now accepting submissions for its 2022 National Publications Contest. VFW publications published up to four times annually, or five or more times annually, will be judged in four categories. The categories are: Department-level publications: Newspaper/Newsletter ...
Bill Gregory stared into a dark abyss in the summer of 2017. Reminded of all the tragedy and death he had seen over the course of his 27-year military career, the 61-year-old former Army Special Forces chief warrant officer 4 considered suicide. With the fastidious fervor of a screenwriter, Gregory plotted his final act. The Wagram, North Carolina,...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) are proud to announce that for the second year in a row the “Uniting to Combat Hunger” (UTCH) campaign has provided more than 1 million meals for veterans, military families and communities in need, surpassing its goal for 2021. A collaborative campa...
It’s clear that veterans hold a special place in the hearts of an outfitter and his associates inthe rolling hills of southeastern Montana. Russ Greenwood and his wife, Carol, are the owners of Doonan Gulch Outfitters near Broadus, Montana. For more than 40 years, they hosted and sponsored free antelope hunting trips for disabled veterans at ...
When Sandra Johnson joined the American Veterans Archaeological Recovery team in Saratoga Springs, New York, in September 2019, she came away with a memorable experience. The archaeological dig provided the longtime Minnesota Army National Guard medic a perspective few veterans get to experience while roaming a 250-year-old battlefield that served ...
Since the VFW’s inception more than 120years ago, its veterans’ pursuance to helpcommunities ravaged by natural disasters remains undeterred. Under the VFW mantle, veterans from across the country annually carry out missions to combat the harsh aftermath of floods, wildfires, typhoons or hurricanes ravaging a community. When Hurricane I...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — With a heavy heart, the VFW salutes the life and service of past VFW National Commander John F. Gwizdak. John was elected as the organization’s national commander on Aug. 25, 2000, at the 101st VFW National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Born in Revloc, Pennsylvania, and raised in Carrolltown, he enlisted in the ...
WASHINGTON — The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) extends a heartfelt season’s greetings to everyone, especially to the thousands of service members and their families who are apart during the holidays. Because of their sacrifice, our nation remains safe, secure and free. Let us keep a candle lit in our minds and hearts for them while we ...
WASHINGTON — The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) salutes the life of former U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson (R-Georgia), who passed away Sunday at the age of 76. Isakson began his life of public service as an Air National Guardsman in his native state of Georgia from 1966 to 1972. He served as a state representative and senator before he was elected ...
In 2011, Navy nurse Julie Hendrickson was in Los Angeles for training ahead of her next deployment when she spotted a dog on the freeway. Thinking it had been hit and killed by another vehicle, Hendrickson went to remove the animal from the road and found the dog was still alive. Critically injured and in shock, Hendrickson got the animal to the ne...
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