Statement of Nancy Springer, Acting 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 Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs With Respect To Pending Legislation Washington, D.C. Chairman Luttrell, Ranking Member McGarvey, and members of the subcommittee, on behalf of the men and women of the Veterans of Foreign Wa...
Air Force Reservist, author and entrepreneur Charlynda Scales could not be more proud of her grandfather and the history of service in her family that spans four generations. Charlie “Mutt” Ferrell Jr., Scales’ grandfather, was an aircraft mechanic in the Air Force during the Korean and Vietnam Wars and her main inspiration for enlisting. “Service runs in my family,” Scales said. “My grandfather was my hero. I grew up watching his pride in serving his country and his com...
In 2025, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) formally introduced the official VFW tartan, a new symbol designed to reflect the organization’s enduring values, history and shared experience of overseas service. Created by VFW Life member Joshua Cannon, the tartan is authorized for wear by VFW members, VFW Auxiliary members, and their families. Cannon is a native of western Pennsylvania whose family emigrated from Ireland and Scotland some 400 years ago. He served as a Serg...
KANSAS CITY, Mo., — The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is proud to join the nation in honoring the profound contributions, resiliency and patriotism of Black American service members, veterans and their families during the month of February, National Black History Month. While initially observed as a weeklong commemoration, it was President Gerald Ford who, in 1976, issued the first official observance and the establishment of Black History Month. Dating back to the birt...
On Dec. 2, 2024, members of VFW Post 7775 in Charlotte, North Carolina, got together to continue its new annual tradition: a holiday celebration with a focus on strengthening camaraderie and community. Retired sergeant major and then-Post 7775 Commander Bridget Lightner planned the event in 2023. She envisioned a celebration that would include Post and Auxiliary members, their families and even members of neighboring Posts. VFW District 13 Commander Jake Drisker, whom Li...
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