All – Military installations are starting to enforce the requirement that military ID
Today, the Department of Defense released the quarterly suicide report (QSR) for the second quarter of calendar year 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
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, 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.
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 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.
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
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
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
In This Issue: 1. DOD Expands Military Financial Protections 2. Camp Lejeune Care Update 3. Campaign and Election Update
A short 3 minute you tube message
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:
Price increase for Buddy Poppies effective October 1, 2014
The VFW supports Defense Mobile Corporation’s launch of ARMYmobile, NAVYmobile, AIRFORCEmobile, MARINESmobile, and COASTGUARDmobile during the 115th VFW National Convention.
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.
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
US Veteran Burial Benefits: New Changes
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
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is pleased to announce the development of the Medical Foster Home Program
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.
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.
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.