NEWS

Military ID Policy Changes

All – Military installations are starting to enforce the requirement that military ID


DOD suicide report

Today, the Department of Defense released the quarterly suicide report (QSR) for the second quarter of calendar year 2014.


Action Corps December 12, 2014

In This Issue: 1. VFW Charter Change Becomes Law 2. National Defense Authorization Poised to Pass 3. House Passes $1 Trillion Funding Bill 4. VFW Attends Press Conference 5. VFW Conducts VA Choice Card Survey 6. House VA Committee Hearing on Homelessness 7. House VA Subcommittee Hearing on Cemeteries 8. Ohio Bonus Deadline for OIF Vets Approaching


Wearing unearned medal can be a crime; free-speech

Lying about receiving a military medal is constitutionally protected, but there’s no right to carry the lie a step further by wearing a combat decoration that hasn’t been earned, a federal appeals court said Wednesday.


Take your VFW Post back,

"Take your VFW Post back, one bar stool at a time." - Brian Duffy I am very proud of the above quote. All JVC take very serious notice that this is what I fully support.


Action Corps

In This Issue: 1. Veterans Day in Washington 2. VA Choice Program Rollout 3. Veterans Win Seats in Congress 4. New SMA Announced 5. Concert for Valor Update


VfW Dispatch Oct. 2014

VFW continues to fight on Capitol Hill for the rights and benefits you’ve earned and sacrificed for. Last month, more than 70 members of the VFW Legislative Committee met for the fall legislative conference in Washington, D.C.


VFW Action Corps Oct. 17, 2014

In This Issue: 1. Remember Who Votes Against Veterans 2. VFW-SVA Legislative Fellowship Applications Open 3. Marine Corps Change of Command 4. Concert for Valor Update 5. Overseas Holiday Mail Deadlines Approaching 6. Korean War Soldier Recovered


Action Corps - October 10, 2014

October 10, 2014 In This Issue: 1. Retirement Commission to Visit Fort Hood 2. Know Where Your Candidates Stand on Veterans Issues 3. Tricare Stops Notification Letters 4. VA Enrollees Can Now Get Vaccinations at Walgreens 5. Seven WWII Airmen Recovered


VA Announces New Grants to Help End Veteran Homele

WASHINGTON – In addition to the $300 million in Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program grant awards announced on August 11, 2014 serving 115,000 Veterans and their family members, today Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert


VFW Action Corps

In This Issue: 1. DOD Expands Military Financial Protections 2. Camp Lejeune Care Update 3. Campaign and Election Update


Message from National Commander & President

A short 3 minute you tube message


3 Notable Changes to VFW-sponsored Liquor Liabilit

The VFW Post Insurance Program has announced some changes to its Liquor Liability Insurance coverage that mean more robust coverage for VFW Posts. Enhancements to the coverage include:


Buddy Poppies

Price increase for Buddy Poppies effective October 1, 2014


Defense Mobile and the VFW to Connect and Improve

The VFW supports Defense Mobile Corporation’s launch of ARMYmobile, NAVYmobile, AIRFORCEmobile, MARINESmobile, and COASTGUARDmobile during the 115th VFW National Convention.


News and Reports August 2014

WELCOME HOME TROOPS! The Adopt-a-Unit Quarterly will be provided in the October newsletter. Ensure you are staying up to date with your AAU reports and keeping VFW National Headquarters informed of all your troop support activities.


CONGRESS PASSES EMERGENCY VA FUNDING BILL

The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States is relieved that Congress finally did what they were elected to do and passed an emergency funding bill at the last minute to help the Department of Veterans Affairs overcome a nationwide crisis in care and confidence


Veterans Burial Allowance

US Veteran Burial Benefits: New Changes


Court of Appeal for Veterans Claims

Many veterans don’t know that they can get a free attorney to help them appeal a veterans benefits claim denial at the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims


VA's Medical Foster Home Program

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is pleased to announce the development of the Medical Foster Home Program


More than a Game: The legacy of the VFW Pool Tournament

In 1968, a friendly challenge to a game of pool was thrown out between VFW members from different parts of Michigan. Now, 56 years later, the VFW Michigan Pool League has attracted hundreds of veterans who compete annually.


VFW members work to preserve Michigan Civil Battle Flag

Leadership from VFW Posts 4646 and 12082 have joined forces in raising funds to restore and preserve the piece of Michigan’s history that followed the 21st Infantry Regiment through eight Civil War battles.


State Adjutant shares in-person memory of 1982 DC Vietnam Memorial dedication

VFW Department of Michigan Adjutant & Quartermaster Barry Walter attended the Washington D.C. Vietnam Memorial Dedication on November 13, 1982. Now, 76, Barry recalls being a 35-year-old VFW service officer, witnessing history for his generation of warriors.


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Happy Sixth Birthday, Guardians


VFW Welcomes VHA Restructuring Initiatives


VFW Conveys Condolences for National Guard Members Killed, Wounded in Syria


VFW Marks the 14th Anniversary of the End of the Iraq War


VFW Applauds Common Sense Improvement to Women Veterans' Health Care


VFW Calls on VA Secretary After Second Suicide at VA Facility in 2025


VFW Commemorates National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day


Action Alert: Tell Congress Veterans Deserve Safer Treatment Options


VFW Responds to National Guard Members Shot on Patrol in DC


A Time for Gratitude and Thankfulness


VFW Reaches $16.2 Billion Cumulative Milestone for Represented Veterans


VFW Will Not Stay Silent While America's Heroes are Dragged Through the Mud


VFW Celebrates Veterans' Enduring Legacy


VFW Salutes the Marine Corps on 250 Years


VFW Honors National Native American Heritage Month


VFW Still Serving Campaign Shatters Records


VFW Salutes US Navy on Its 250th Birthday


VFW, SVA Announce 2025/2026 Legislative Fellowship Selectees


VFW to Washington Post - Veterans' Disability Benefits are Not 'Loopholes' to Exploit


VFW, Torch Drinks LLC Announce a First-of-its-Kind Alliance to Make THC Beverages Available to Eligible VFW Posts


Sport Clips Haircuts Launches Annual 'Help A Hero' Campaign to Raise $1.35 Million for Veteran Scholarships


VFW Calls on VA to Honor Supreme Court Ruling on GI Bill Benefits


The VFW - Still Leading, Still Advancing, Still Serving


VFW Pledges It Won't Rest Until They're All Accounted For


Happy 78th Birthday to the United States Air Force


VFW Honors National Hispanic Heritage Month


The VFW Pauses to Reflect This Patriot Day


VFW Awards More Than $740,000 in Help A Hero Scholarships


VFW Elects Carol Whitmore as New National Commander


VFW Presents Acclaimed John A. Biedrzycki Award


VFW's Uniting to Combat Hunger Evolves to 'Uniting for Veterans'


VFW Action Alert: Keep VFW Priorities in the NDAA


VFW Comes Home for its 126th National Convention


VFW Leverages New Relationships to Expand Combat Tested Gaming


Applications Open for 2025-2026 VFW-SVA Legislative Fellowship


VFW Celebrates the Coast Guard's 235th Birthday


President Signs Law to Prevent Veteran Foreclosure


VFW Commemorates the Korean Armistice Agreement


VFW Teams Up with Aspen Dental to Improve Access to Care for Veterans and Their Families


VFW and Grunt Style Foundation Deliver Over 100 Tons of Relief to Texas Flood Victims


VFW Joins DPAA in Vietnam for 30-Year Commemoration


VFW and NACVSO Sign Historic MOU to Expand Veteran Service Capabilities


VFW Presents Vietnam War Artifacts to Vietnamese Government in Washington


VFW, Grunt Style Unite to 'Honor the Contract' with Limited-Edition T-Shirt


VFW Applauds VA for 'Scalpel' Approach to Force Reduction


VFW Celebrates 249 Years of Freedom


VFW Action Alert: Vote YES to Keep Veterans in their Homes


VFW Reaffirms Commitment to US Military as Conflict in Middle East Escalates


VFW Honors the United States Army's 250 Years of Valor


VFW Urges Vets to Prioritize Mental Health During PTSD Awareness Month and Beyond