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Jul 02 2020

Happy Birthday, America!

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – On July 4, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) celebrates the birth of our nation. Independence Day marks the declaration of independence of the United States. On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress declared that the 13 American colonies were no longer subject and subordinate to King George III, and were united, free and ...

Jul 01 2020

Veterans’ Access to Reproductive Healthcare

Statement of Tammy Barlet, Associate Director National Legislative Service Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States For the Record United States House of Representatives Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health With Respect To “Veterans’ Access to Reproductive Healthcare” Washington, D.C. Chairwoman Brown...

Jun 30 2020

'We Do Good Work Here'

“This is a place where veterans help veterans,” said Jeff Davis, member of the Caldwell Veterans Memorial Hall Board of Directors and of VFW Post 3886 in Caldwell, Idaho. Helping veterans has taken on increased significance with the COVID-19 crisis. Post 3886, Caldwell Veterans Memorial Hall and other veterans service organizations in ...

Jun 30 2020

Successful Missions in Massachusetts

The pandemic keeps Posts in District 7 Massachusetts from meeting in person, but they are as active as ever in caring for their communities and fellow veterans. Local Post Commanders were tasked with conducting wellness checks for every member on the Post roster. For both young and old, District 7 wants to make sure veterans dealing with unemployme...

Jun 29 2020

Food for the Soul

Members of VFW Post 2805 and its Auxiliary in Canoga Park, California, knew they couldn’t let the COVID-19 crisis stop them from getting meals to veterans. The $6 meals served by the Post each Wednesday are a favorite of local veterans. For some, especially elderly veterans, this provides the best meal they have every week. “This is a t...

Jun 29 2020

Virginia VFW Post Receives National Community Service Award

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Veterans of Foreign Wars is proud to announce SSG Jonathan Dozier Memorial Post 2894 in Chesapeake, Virginia, was selected to receive the prestigious VFW Fred C. Hall Memorial Outstanding Post Special Project Award, which recognizes VFW Posts for unique and outstanding community service projects. VFW Post 2894 was selec...

Jun 25 2020

' ... VFW at Its Finest!'

VFW members in District 7 Massachusetts understand the importance of advocating for veterans and caring for their families. Especially now as they deal with a tragic outbreak of COVID-19 at the Soldiers’ Home in Holyoke. The home is located in District 7 and the outbreak there is one of the worst in the nation. With 210 residents, there have ...

Jun 24 2020

Looking Out for Veterans During COVID-19

As the coronavirus began to spread, members of VFW Post 12063 in Westcliffe, Colorado, committed to doing whatever they could to help. They have several projects operating in this challenging time and most are coordinated with the office of VFW Service Officer John Carroll. Members of the Post are focusing primarily on Buddy Checks for fellow veter...

Jun 23 2020

VA Telehealth During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Expansion and Impact

Statement of Tammy Barlet, Associate Director National Legislative Service Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Before the United States House Of Representatives Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization and Subcommittee on Health With Respect To “VA Telehealth During the COVID-19 Pandemic: ...

Jun 17 2020

2020 VFW Scout of the Year Winners Named

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is proud to announce the selection of the top three winners of its 2019 - 2020 Scout of the Year scholarship competition. This year’s first place winner, Jacqueline Abnos, was sponsored by VFW Post 1829 in Kansas City, Missouri. As a Venturing Summit Award and Gold Award recipient cu...