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When Army veteran Gerry Wright returnedfrom the Vietnam War in December 1970,he would carry the burden of Agent Orangewith him. Joining thousands of fellow veterans who had fallen victim to the herbicide, Wright brought his battle stateside, where he continues to spend each day raising awareness and honoring those who were, in his words, “spr...
Stress is a normal reaction the body has when changes occur, which results in physical, emotional and intellectual responses. Stress management training can help you deal with changes in a healthier way. Stress is a very normal reaction that happens to everyone. In fact, the human body is designed to experience stress and react to it. When you expe...
Checkpoint’s Veterans Book Club debuted Nov. 10 with a virtual author visit with VFW member Sam Farran, who read from his book “The Tightening Dark.” Those logging in for the visit had an opportunity to ask Farran questions about his experience being held in a Yemen prison. The second installment of the Veterans Book Club is Wedne...
WASHINGTON — On Veterans Day, the Biden Administration announced a series of actions that VA will take to address the health conditions veterans experience due to burn pits and other toxic exposures. The announcement was well-received by the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), as it has continuously urged Congress and both the current and previou...
Statement of Brittany Dymond, Associate Director National Legislative Service Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States For the Record United States House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations With Respect To Hunger Among Veterans and Servicemembers: Understanding the Pr...
WASHINGTON — For the members the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), as well as the millions of others who have worn the cloth of our military, all veterans share a common bond. At one time in their lives, they raised their right hand and solemnly swore an oath to “support and defend the Constitution of the United States.” No matter i...
A few years ago, Army veteran Heidi Sollars moved her father to an assisted living facility in Arizona so he could be closer to her. To celebrate his 85th birthday, Sollars decided to get her father a puppy. They went to the shelter and picked one out together. After she was adopted, Princess Leia, Leia for short, lived with Sollars because it was ...
WASHINGTON — The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) joins in with our grateful nation in celebrating the birthday of the United States Marine Corps, who, from the halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli, have fought our country’s battles in the air, the land and sea for the past 246 years. On November 10, 1775, the Continental Congress ...
About 15 years ago, the founder of Sport Clips Haircuts, a premiere hair care franchise, began a partnership with VFW. His goal: To help military members and veterans. Gordon Logan, a Vietnam War veteran and VFW Life member, founded the company in 1995. As VFW’s official haircutter, Sport Clips began working with VFW in 2005 to raise funds fo...
A VFW Life member and legend in the Army’s Ranger community was awarded the nation’s highest award for valor in May. Retired Army Col. Ralph Puckett received the Medal of Honor from President Joe Biden during a White House ceremony on May 21. Biden recognized Puckett’s actions on Nov. 25-26, 1950, when Puckett was leading the 8th ...
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