KANSAS CITY — On Aug. 30, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) will pause to honor and remember the conclusion of the Afghanistan War, and the service and sacrifice of all who carried out the missions defending our nation. Five years ago, the United States ended its military presence in Afghanistan, officially ending America’s longest war. For the generations of veterans who answered the call to serve there, the end of the mission in Afghanistan remains difficult to proces...
The most important lesson Air Force veteran and VFW’s “Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship” recipient Ivonne Jones learned was to never leave a comrade behind. Today, having worked nearly 15 years in the VA, that lesson pushes her to continue helping veterans every day. “I learned many skills while in the Air Force,” Jones said. “The most important skill being to leave no man behind.” From 2008 to 2022, Jones served in the Air Force reserve, including active duty from Ma...
Earl Jackson, 48, reflected back on his work. The veterans he’s helped. The stories he’s heard. Plenty of clients came to mind for the VFW Accredited Service Officer. But one stood out. “I was helping a transitioning member overseas who thought he’d waited too long to start his claim,” Jackson said. “Months after we submitted it, he reached out. He received a favorable rating and said it gave his family peace of mind during a difficult time. Moments like that remind me w...
Members of VFW Post 6181 in Ashland City, Tennessee, celebrated America’s 250th birthday in July by launching its own golf tournament at nearby Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Held at the Cole Park Golf Course, an 18-hole championship facility in Fort Campbell, about 47 miles north of Ashland City, the tournament hosted more than 50 participants and raised $2,500 for programs for veterans at VFW Post 6181 and its American Legion counterpart. "It was a great day for all that cam...
One VFW member gained attention at the 2026 VFW National Convention in Reno, Nevada, with an app designed to ignite the motivation to complete tasks. Marine veteran and VFW Post 3559 member Alex Kruger-Dobrota wanted to find an interactive way for VFW members to get involved with their Posts, engage legislatively and build new bonds. Badger: Operation Gamify, a free to join, augmented reality web application, developed by Kruger-Dobrota, allows users to find and particip...
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