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This month marks the 25th anniversary of U.S. troops’ participation in the aftermath of the Kosovo War, a conflict between the forces of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and the Kosovo Liberation Army. U.S. troops became involved in the conflict on March 24, 1999, with the launch of the NATO-led Kosovo Air Campaign, also known as Operation ...
Statement of Kristina Keenan, Deputy Director National Legislative Service Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Before the United States House of Representatives Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity With Respect To Pending Legislation WASHINGTON, D.C. Chairman Van Orden, Ranking Member Levin, an...
Through the VFW’s National Military Assistance Program (MAP), members of VFW Post 8273 in Frisco, Texas, helped feed more than 2,500 active-duty troops and their families on March 3. The Post co-sponsored a “Family Day” event in honor of the 301st Fighter Wing at the Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base in Fort Worth, Texas, suppl...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – VFW National Commander Duane Sarmiento issued the following statement in response to 80 artists — many from international locations — pulling out of this year's South by Southwest (SXSW) festival in Austin, Texas, because the U.S. Army was a “Super Sponsor” of the event. “The VFW fully supports...
Key findings on the VA’s annual National Veteran Suicide Prevention Report last year showed a slight spike between 2020 and 2021 in suicides among veterans under 45 years old. Most concerning, though, was statistics for the youngest group of veterans. Within the report’s key findings, the VA’s data showed the 2021 reported suicide...
The 125th VFW National Convention will take place from July 27-Aug. 1 at the Kentucky International Convention Center in downtown Louisville. While the convention’s main purpose is to allow VFW delegates to vote on resolutions, attend workshops and hear from prominent speakers, it also offers a time for camaraderie. This is one of the reasons...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is now accepting entries for its 78th annual 2024-2025 Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen youth scholarship competitions. This year’s themes ask America’s high school students “Is America Today Our Forefathers' Vision?” while middle school students will have...
Women veterans, much like their male counterparts, have served in all services of the military and have contributed a significant amount to defend the United States. A top VFW priority is to make certain that women veterans receive earned benefits and services. Focusing on women’s VA health care has been one of VFW’s priorities, even af...
The VFW is a proud sponsor of U.S. Air Force pilot and VFW Life Member Ryan Roulette, who competes part-time in the ARCA Menards Series auto racing. To recognize the sponsorship, the VFW Store is offering a variety of Ryan Roulette Racing gear for race fans. The first 212 orders of racing gear will receive a free Ryan Roulette Racing hero card, fea...
Shawn Ransford spent 25 years in the Army, retiring as a lieutenant colonel. He now works for VFW Post 10003 in Indianapolis, Indiana, as a VFW Accredited Service Officer after responding to an ad that said, “Do you want to help veterans?” “I left the interview and only knew I would be doing something to assist veterans,” he...
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