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Dec 06 2024

VFW Remembers Pearl Harbor

WASHINGTON — Dec. 7 is National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) encourages all Americans to pause and reflect on the attack 83 years ago that changed the course of history and brought together the nation to defend our sovereignty, confront tyranny and win back freedom around the world. The Japanese attack resulted in more than 3,500 dead or wounded, and while it was a day of immense tragedy, it would also become a day which showcased ...

Dec 05 2024

A Community Hero and ‘Proud Marine’

VFW Post 1677 in Casa Grande, Arizona, as well as other veteran and community organizations, on Aug. 31 hosted a 100th birthday celebration for Robert Brutinel, a World War II Iwo Jima veteran. Brutinel, who turned 100 on Sept. 4, is a Silver Star and Purple Heart recipient. The event brought together nearly 400 attendees to recognize his service not only in the Marine Corps but as a stalwart of the community. “We sent invitations out and most people were surprised that...

Dec 04 2024

VFW and Columbia University Announce Military Transition Collaboration

WASHINGTON – The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is proud to announce its newest relationship with Columbia University’s Center for Veteran Transition and Integration (CVTI) in a new initiative focused on improving transition outcomes for separating and retiring service members. The joint effort, which aims to better understand the complexities of service members’ transitions into civilian life, seeks to inform policy discussions and affect meaningful change to available ...

Dec 02 2024

'Mission Partner'

The VFW Department of Texas received a $60,000 on Nov. 4 from Austin, Texas-based Hometown Hero. The funds are to help the VFW “continue its mission of providing essential resources and assistance for veterans.” Hometown Hero manufactures and distributes a variety of hemp-derived products. Founded in 2015, the company donates a portion of all proceeds to organizations that support veterans. “Supporting our veterans is at the heart of everything we do at Hometown Hero,” s...

Nov 27 2024

A Thanksgiving Message from the VFW

WASHINGTON — This Thanksgiving, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) encourages Americans to reflect and be thankful for the life we live and the freedoms we enjoy, and to remember the millions of servicemen and women who spend holidays just like this, thousands of miles away from their loved ones, protecting our way of life. Back home, Americans can get too caught up in the distractions of Black Friday sales and miss the whole reason for the season. Thanksgiving remains a...