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“After returning from Kuwait in 2014, I was diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. My first few months home were filled with suicidal thoughts and severe depression,” said Kyle Orian, an Army and Air Force veteran. Orian served in Operation Enduring Freedom and Desert Storm. After nearly 15 years in the military, he also suffers...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) is pleased to announce 133 service members and veterans have been named recipients of the VFW’s “Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship,” making the 2016 spring semester the highest award period since the program’s inception in 2013. These student ...
The New Year can be a time for changes. But changes in life, even good ones, can bring new challenges and stress. Many people use the New Year to start a new health and exercise program, quit smoking, or are worried about relationships or finances after money spent during the holidays. If you are feeling overwhelmed by all the things you have to do...
WASHINGTON – Ten Student Veterans of America (SVA) leaders have been selected to join more than 500 members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. when they storm Capitol Hill, Feb. 28 to March 3, on behalf of all veterans, service members and their families. The fellowship selections were announced this morning at SVA’s 8th Natio...
“I decided to study counseling because 22 veterans a day commit suicide, and I’ve had my own experiences with men in my unit who were in crisis,” said Joshua Doyle, 32, who served in Iraq and Afghanistan during his seven and a half year run in the Army. Four years ago, Doyle was medically retired. His focus shifted from serving hi...
By direction of VFW Adjutant General John Hamilton, VFW national staff has reached out to the VFW state offices in states that have been impacted by recent catastrophic weather-related events apprising them again of the National Disaster Relief Fund matching fund process that is in place. As outlined in the National Disaster Relief Fund policy, w...
TheVFWis committed to ensuring veterans’ health care and benefits are equitable among the brave men and women who have worn our nation's uniform. In an effort to identify barriers women veterans face when accessing their earned veterans’ benefits and services, the VFW has commissioned a survey of women veterans that will guide the VFW&...
The season of giving is upon us once again. For many of us, ‘tis the season of joy, peace and happiness. We gather with friends, family and those closest to us to share in a number of cheerful festivities, grateful for the time we’re able to spend together. From the comfort and safety of our own homes, we’ll celebrate the holidays and ring in the...
Statement of Aleks Morosky, deputy director, National Legislative Service, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States for the record Committee on Veterans’ Affairs United States Senate with respect to Is Transition Assistance On Track?
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Sport Clips Haircuts made a record-breaking $830,000 donation to the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) today to support active duty U.S. service members’ and veterans’ scholarships. Sport Clips clients and product partner donations, as well as Veterans Day contributions of $1 per haircut servic...
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