WASHINGTON (Dec. 23, 2024) – With the end of another year upon us, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) warmly extends safe and happy holiday wishes to the veterans, service members and families of our great nation. As we come together, let us acknowledge the service and sacrifices of military members past and present who have defended our American way of life and freedom to observe this season according to our values. Let us also pause and give thanks to those currently s...
WASHINGTON – On Dec. 20, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) joins together with our grateful nation in celebrating the fifth birthday of the newest branch of the Department of Defense, the U.S. Space Force. Established in 2019 when the National Defense Authorization Act was signed into law, the United States Space Force (USSF) became a separate and distinct branch of the armed services. Responsible for organizing, training and equipping its members to conduct global spac...
Statement of Patrick Murray, Director National Legislative Service Veterans of the Foreign Wars of the United States Before The United States House of Representatives Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health With Respect To Pending Legislation WASHINGTON, D.C. Chairwoman Miller-Meeks, Ranking Member Brownley, and members of the subcommittee, on behalf of ...
In its seventh year, the Uniting to Combat Hunger campaign already has provided more than 5.6 million meals to food-insecure families nationwide. VFW aligned with Humana in 2018 to establish Uniting to Combat Hunger. The VFW Foundation is offering matching grants of up to $1,500 to help VFW Posts and Auxiliaries with the initiative. According to a press release, Humana employees this past year teamed with 158 VFW Posts and Auxiliaries in 41 states. VFW Foundation Directo...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – On Dec. 15, the 13th anniversary of the conclusion of the U.S. mission in Iraq, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) remembers the nearly 4,500 courageous men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the fight against terror. More than 1.5 million soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines and Coast Guardsmen deployed to Iraq from March 2003 to December 2011. “The material costs of war and the lifetime of grief and tragedy both physically and mentally to our...
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