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WASHINGTON — The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. testified yesterday before the House Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on Health on seven pending bills that address issues such as removing hurdles to care for veterans, improving services for those suffering from the invisible wounds of war, and ensuring that VA land is used to serve the mis...
WASHINGTON—The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. testified this morning before the House Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations to help ensure veterans receive the timely care, benefits and opportunities they have earned. VFW National Legislative Service Deputy Director Ryan Gallucci presented the VFW’s view on...
SSG Richard Kimball comes from a military family and is proud to serve his country. However after four deployments, he learned he would be discharged due to hearing loss incurred from his years of service. Richard had lost his civilian job, and his family struggled to keep up with the bills. Needing assistance to get back on track, they applied for...
Three members from VFW Post 1631 in Concord, New Hampshire have donated their time and skills to install all electrical services in a new duplex at the VFW National Home for Children. Master electrician and Past Post Commander Richard Angwin, owner of Angwin Electric in Concord, New Hampshire along with Dexter Heath, Post Commander and Zeana Morris...
Statement of Raymond C. Kelley, director, National Legislative Service, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States before the Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs United States House of Representatives with respect to H.R. 4114, H.R. 4142, H.R. 2051, H.R. 2498, H.R. 2377, H.R. 2717, H.R. 4168, and H.R. 421...
Statement of Shane Barker, senior legislative associate, National Legislative Service, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States before the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee with respect to Committee on Economic Opportunity United States House of Representatives H.R. 120, H.R. 240, H.R. 1263, H.R. 1911, H.R. 2274, H.R. 2301, H.R. 2302...
At 20 years old, Tasha DeBlois to some would appear to be just starting her adult life. That is until they get to know the United States military veteran, a National Guard Military Police officer, pow wow vendor and participant, college student and recently named commander of her local Veterans of Foreign Wars Branch. “I don’t look like...
The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. will join President Barack Obama in the White House today at 2 p.m. (EST) to discuss the economy and jobs in a live, first-of-its-kind Twitter Town Hall. The event will stream live through both the Twitter service and the official White House website,www.wh.gov. The president’s answers will be posted u...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Veterans of Foreign Wars National Headquarters is proud to announce its sponsorship of the 2011 Army Reserve’s Best Warrior Competition Awards Dinner June 24. VFW will award various winners of the competition prizes, including iPads, Xbox Kinects, iPods, handycams and gift cards to Best Buy and Wal-Mart. The Army ...
KANSAS CITY, Mo.— The VFW National Headquarters is pleased to announce it has now disbursed more than $100,000 in financialaid to military families victimized by the hundreds of deadly twisters that have swept across the nation so far this year. VFW state departments spread word of theVFW Unmet Needsprogram in storm-stricken areas throughout ...
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