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Dec 11 2018

Wyoming Senator Stops Blue Water Navy Bill

WASHINGTON — The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States is denouncing Sen. Mike Enzi’s obstruction of H.R. 299, the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2018. The senator’s reason? We can’t afford to take care of our veterans. “If we can afford to send veterans to war, it’s unacceptable that we can’t afford to take care of them when they return home wounded, ill or injured,” said VFW National Commander B.J. Lawrence. “Agent Orange made Vietnam veterans sick, an...

Dec 11 2018

First Afghanistan War Veteran to Lead Arkansas Post

Trisha Leslie, who served in Operation Enduring Freedom from 2010-2013, took on the role in April for VFW Post 4556 in Pocahontas, Ark. And to her, the accolade symbolizes change. “Not only am I the first Afghanistan War veteran elected, but I am also the first female combat veteran and the youngest elected commander for our Post,” Leslie said. “Too often, we are scared of change and not knowing what comes with it. But in order to evolve and keep the VFW a successful org...

Dec 10 2018

VFW to Senate: Pass Blue Water Navy Bill Now!

WASHINGTON — The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States is calling for the U.S. Senate to finally pass H.R. 299, the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2018, which would end the injustice of denying Vietnam, Korean DMZ and Thailand veterans who suffer from life-threatening health conditions related to exposure to Agent Orange the care and benefits they deserve. The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 299 earlier this year by a unanimous vote, but the bi...

Dec 10 2018

Sport Clips Haircuts Just Donated $1.35 Million to the VFW

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – At the national headquarters of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S., the Vietnam War veteran who founded Sport Clips Haircuts handed over a check for $1.35 million to the VFW Foundation today in order to support Help A Hero Scholarships for active-duty U.S. service members and veterans. Sport Clips began fundraising in October with the goal to exceed the $1.25 million raised last year for the program. By Veterans Day, November 11, Sport Clips, alo...

Dec 06 2018

VFW Will Always Remember Pearl Harbor

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Tomorrow, on the 77th anniversary of Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor, the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. remembers the more than 3,500 men and women who were killed or wounded during the event that changed the course of America’s history. “In the wake of one of America’s darkest days, a reinvigorated and tenacious nation awoke determined to defend our freedom and way of life no matter the cost – teaching future generations that while we may be att...