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May 19 2022

VFW Applauds Navy for Decision to Name Future Ship After Hero

WASHINGTON — Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) National Commander Matthew “Fritz” Mihelcic applauds Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro for his decision to name a future Arleigh Burke-class Destroyer in honor of Medal of Honor recipient Fireman Second Class Telesforo de la Crux Trinidad, announced today. “This is outstanding news,” said Mihelcic. “On behalf of the 1.5 million members of the VFW and its Auxiliary, I want to thank Secretary Del Toro for considering our reco...
May 19 2022

VFW Mourns the Passing of Allen ‘Gunner’ Kent

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – It is with a heavy heart, that the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) announces the passing of past VFW National Commander and Adjutant General, Allen “Gunner” Kent. Gunner was elected VFW National Commander at the organization’s 95th national convention in Las Vegas, Nevada, in 1994. After his term, he served as the Veterans Service Organization Liaison in the Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington, D.C., until being appointed the VFW Adjutant Gener...
May 19 2022

Wyoming VFW Post Collects Goods for Food Insecure Veterans

A VFW Post in the Equality State late last year provided much-needed aid to the military community. Post members have been fighting food insecurity, which is a widespread issue among veterans and military families. VFW Post 11453 in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and others in the community gathered a total of 12,061 pounds of food for the city’s Veterans’ Rock Thrift Store, which has a food pantry. Post members also congregate at Veterans’ Rock for their monthly meetings. Since Oct...
May 19 2022

Veterans Wanted for Art Festival

The Veterans Suicide Prevention Channel (VSPChannel) is producing the 4th Annual Austin Veteran Arts Festival (AVAFEST) in the city of Austin, Texas, Oct. 12-Nov. 12. There will be eight art exhibits that veterans can participate in, and all of them will be shown online. Glenn Towery, a member of VFW Post 856 in Austin and founder of the VSPChannel and AVAFEST, said through this collaborative effort, he plans to showcase the healing power of art. “AVAFEST gives veterans ...
May 18 2022

VFW Commends Senate for Reaching Deal on PACT Act

WASHINGTON — The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) commended Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee leadership following today’s announcement of reaching a bipartisan deal on the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022, known as the “PACT Act.” “Today’s announcement from Senators Tester and Moran is a strong show of good faith to the veteran community,” said VFW National Commander Matthew “Fritz” Mihelcic, the leade...

 

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