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Again this year, in lieu of the traditional VFW Patriotic Rally we have another new and exciting event planned! The VFW will host a Patriotic Celebration featuring live music and a surprise appearance from a renowned star, well-known for his support of veterans and service members, as well as his love of the red, white and blue. The Patri...
An estimated 12,000 delegates, dignitaries and notable guests will convene in Pittsburgh for the annual national convention of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) from July 18-22 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. Though the convention is held annually, the location of this year’s convention is especially impor...
The VFW is set to stream coverage from its 116th National Convention on www.vfw.org, live from Pittsburgh’s David L. Lawrence Convention Center starting July 18. Approximately 10,000 VFW and Ladies Auxiliary VFW members and guests are expected to attend the weeklong convention in downtown Pittsburgh, Pa., July 18-22. Live streaming kicks off...
This weekend marks the celebration of the most important beginning in American history. A beginning that consisted of freedoms, liberty and righteousness inspired by the revolutionary idea to stand up against tyranny … an idea that would forever change the lives of everyone in this great nation. On Independence Day, we celebrate the birth of...
DO NOT provide your personal banking information through social media. There is a social media scam, predominately seen in Instagram, which is targeting military service members. This scam has been around for over a year, but has picked up steam over the past few months and more and more people in and out of the military are falling prey to frauds...
ScriptRelief712 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10019 Press Contact: Shea Communications Richard Shea (212) 627-5766 VFW MEMBERS HAVE SAVED $4 MILLION ONMEDICATIONS BY USING THE HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE CARD Pharmacy Discount Cards Used by VFW Members onMore Than 235,000 Prescription Purchases New York, NY, June 17,...
WASHINGTON — The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United is saluting today’s decision by the Department of Veterans Affairs to begin accepting disability claims from veterans potentially exposed to Agent Orange-contaminated aircraft in the post-Vietnam era. The decision by VA Secretary Bob McDonald could now benefit as many as 1,500 to ...
Edward Feeley’s life plan was much like any other’s. High school. Then college, where he studied political science. But something wasn’t right. “I lost interest in political science. I needed to find myself,” said Feeley. “When my friend enlisted sophomore year, I thoughtI could do that.” Feeley joined the ...
For patriotic Americans here and abroad, today is one of the most important days of the year. On this momentous day, we celebrate the U.S. Army’s 240th year of service, as well as Flag Day. First organized as the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, the Army we know today remains a courageous and formidable force in the protec...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (June 3, 2015) – The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is proud to announce the winners of the 2014-15 Scout of the Year annual scholarship competition. Established in 2001, the Scout of the Year competition was designed to reward eligible members of the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts who display standout citizenship, patriotism an...
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