For older news headlines, please search the archive.
Background A procedural issue required Congress to amend and pass the PACT Act again. The House has done its job and passed the bill with bipartisan support. Every day this bill is delayed means another day a veteran could get sick and die. The Senate must stop any further delays and immediately pass the Honoring our PACT Act. This comprehensive le...
For those who knew him, Herb Kieforndorf was a “great man.” A member of VFW Post 3358 in Slinger, Wisconsin, Kieforndorf served his community well. According to long-time friend and fellow VFW member Tom Haase, when Kieforndorf died in May 2020 from brain cancer, the community was hit hard by the loss. “Herb had more integrity tha...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – It is with deep sadness that the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) announces the passing of past VFW Commander-in-Chief Clifford G. “Cliff” Olson Jr. Clifford G. Olson Jr., of Bryantville, Massachusetts was elected Commander-in-Chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars during the 84th annual national convention in New...
VFW Post 670 strives to be a good neighbor within its Fayetteville, North Carolina, community. Its members serve on local civic boards, volunteer at different organizations, work to combat hunger and more. Above all else, the Post is devoted to supporting its members and the greater veteran population. “Our Post, although open to the public, ...
Statement of Kristina Keenan, Associate Director National Legislative Service Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Before The United States Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs With Respect To Pending Legislation WASHINGTON, D.C. Chairman Tester, Ranking Member Moran, and members of the Senate Committee on Veterans’...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough is one of many featured speakers who will join more than 10,000 members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and its Auxiliary during the 123rd VFW National Convention as it convenes this Saturday through July 21 at the Kansas City Convention Center in Kansas City, Missouri. &l...
When an Auxiliary member in Muncy, Pennsylvania, suffered a near-death experience following a gruesome motorcycle crash in April, his VFW Post 3428 counterparts stepped in to provide assistance. More than 85 people attended a fundraiser at VFW Post 3428 on behalf of Anthony Mitchell in July, helping raise $5,490 towards the Auxiliary member’s...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) is pleased to announce it is teaming up with the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). The Kansas City Barbeque Society and the VFW are both membership organizations based in Kansas City with national and international reach; with common values and ideals on celebrating America’s patriotism...
Background Our nation’s combat disabled veterans are being denied full access to their hard-earned benefits. Over 50,000 medically retired veterans — many of whom are Purple Heart recipients — are forbidden from receiving their full retirement pay and disability compensation. The VFW firmly believes that Department of Defense ret...
When VFW members convene July 16-21 in Kansas City, Missouri, for the 123rd VFW National Convention, it promises to be one of the biggest events in years. It will mark the first time since 2019 that a full, in-person convention is happening. In addition to conducting the vitalbusiness of the organization, a distinguished list of guest speakers will...
t
o
p