WASHINGTON — Last night, the United States and its Israeli ally began combat operations against Iran in an operation dubbed Epic Fury. As war once again comes to the Middle East, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) asks all Americans to keep our brave service members overseas in their thoughts and prayers. At this very hour, they are carrying out difficult and dangerous missions in defense of our nation and our allies. The VFW understands all too well that freedom is neve...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — This Women’s History Month, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) joins a grateful nation in honoring and recognizing the generations of American women veterans who have protected our nation and helped build the strongest and most capable military that we have today. Women have been an integral part of our nation’s defense since its founding, with many serving as nurses, spies and even as disguised soldiers long before World War I, when they were allowed ...
WASHINGTON — The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) commends the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for officially rescinding its interim final rule that would have changed how disability ratings are evaluated, a policy the VFW warned could unfairly reduce benefits for disabled veterans. Since VA opened the rule for public comment, more than 20,000 comments have been submitted to the Federal Register urging the department to withdraw the policy. “These last 10 days prove th...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is proud to announce it has again been named a beneficiary of Harley-Davidson’s Let’s Ride Challenge® Ride for Heroes, continuing a powerful partnership dedicated to honoring and supporting America’s veterans, service members and first responders for the second year in a row. Following the success of last year’s campaign, Harley-Davidson® is revving up for year two with renewed purpose – from now through Oct. 31, the ...
WASHINGTON — The Veterans of Foreign Wars’ (VFW) annual Washington Conference begins Sunday, Mar. 1, in Washington, D.C., and will continue through Thursday, Mar. 5. Several hundred VFW and Auxiliary members are anticipated to arrive in the nation’s capital, traveling from around the world to conduct organizational business and participate in the organization’s largest yearly advocacy event. “As a VFW member and advocate, I have been in House and Senate offices numerous ...
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