Brick by etched brick, members of VFW Post 1093 cemented the names of 1,247 local veterans into a pathway called the Walk of Heroes at their Veterans Memorial Park in Ipswich, Massachusetts. Spearheaded by Post 1093 Commander Larry Jordan, the project began in late 2025 to etch the names of every veteran dating back to the Revolutionary War, preserving their memory and, in doing so, the town’s own. “People are very interested in it,” said Jordan, a Vietnam veteran. “It’s...
In South Beloit, Illihnois, VFW Post 11019’s Auxiliary Charter Organizational Meeting on Sept. 30, brought together prospective members and supporters from across District 6. The meeting followed a unanimous vote by Post members on Aug. 18 authorizing the formation of an Auxiliary. Since that vote, Post leaders have been working with VFW Auxiliary leadership, submitting supporting documentation and preparing to recruit the eligible applicants needed to receive a charter....
VFW Post 10209 and Hernando County Veteran Services partnered with Veteran Pro Wrestling (VPW) to bring a must-see wrestling special to Vetoberfest attendees at Anderson Snow Park in Spring Hill, Florida, on Oct. 3. The event, spearheaded by Post 10209 Commander Timothy Stokes and his members, honored veterans and their families by welcoming the Hernando County, Florida, community to Anderson Snow Park from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Attendees enjoyed a wide range of entertainment...
WASHINGTON – The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) announced today that its National Veterans Service (NVS) program has helped veterans and their families secure $17.92 billion in cumulative VA disability compensation in fiscal year (FY) 2026 alone, marking a new waypoint in the organization’s ongoing mission to ensure veterans receive the benefits they have earned through military service. “Behind every dollar represented in this total is a veteran, a family member or a su...
One Post in Michigan got a head start celebrating its 80th anniversary. VFW Post 8872, located in the village of Port Sanilac, was officially chartered in December 1946, a little more than a year after the end of WWII. An incredibly active Post in the community, Post Commander Roger Bobby was more than excited to celebrate all the years of hard work the Post has accomplished. One of the notable events of the Post, referred to by members as “the four corners,” is the act ...
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