Advocacy
- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in March approved the use of a new rapid blood test that can diagnose a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) in a combat or training environment where advanced equipment is not available. The new test can give health care providers results in about 15 minutes using a small blood […]
- KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is proud to announce the launch of its TikTok channel, joining nine fellow veteran-serving organizations as part of TikTok's new "Veteran Voices" initiative. Veteran Voices focuses on key challenges afflicting the military and veteran community – mental health, affordable housing, and employment. Together, these trusted […]
- VFW held its annual fall Legislative Conference from Sept. 9-11 at the nation's capital, marking a significant event in veterans' advocacy for the year. VFW members from across the country descended on Capitol Hill to advocate for VFW's legislative priorities with lawmakers. The conference began with a new member orientation on Sept. 9, followed by […]
- H.R. 8371, the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act, would provide enhancements to critical health care services for veterans and caregivers who need help now and cannot wait any longer. It has bipartisan support in the Senate but is not supported by Democrats in the House. Contrary to certain opposing […]
- WASHINGTON – "In the 125-year history of the VFW, we have witnessed the transfer of power of the highest office of our nation 21 times. It has not always been easy. But despite wars and rumors of war; assassinations and assassination attempts; depressions, recessions, and economic turmoil; political upheaval and sharp divisions, our country has […]
VFW At Work
- KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is proud to announce the launch of its TikTok channel, joining nine fellow veteran-serving organizations as part of TikTok's new "Veteran Voices" initiative. Veteran Voices focuses on key challenges afflicting the military and veteran community – mental health, affordable housing, and employment. Together, these trusted […]
- Volunteers at the 125th VFW National Convention in Louisville, Kentucky, participated in a Uniting to Combat Hunger seed-packing event aimed at helping families affected by food insecurity. Those seeds were sent across the country to distributors that provide healthy and fresh produce to those in need. As part of the initiative to address the issue, […]
- For the past 13 years, a VFW Post in the Hawkeye State has helped raise more than $60,000 for local eighth-grade students who participate in an annual trip to Washington, D.C. To do this, the Post enlists the students to work breakfasts twice a month. In 2023, Post 1977 in Decorah, Iowa, raised more than […]
- VFW Post 7689 in Martinsburg, Pennsylvania, donated $2,500 toward new helmets for the local high school football team to enhance safety measures in sports. Post Commander Doug Warmath presented the donation during Central High School's second football game at home in Martinsburg in mid-September. "The safety of our students is a top priority," Kayla Myers, […]
- Since March 2019, VFW Post 2667 and its Auxiliary have donated more than 15,000 pounds of food to local pantries around their community in Newnan, Georgia. Their efforts began when Auxiliary secretary and historian Janet Alford joined several others in tasking Auxiliary and VFW members to bring a jar of peanut butter to each monthly […]
VFW Magazine
- VFW Celebrates 125th National Convention in Louisville Awardees and Speakers Highlight Convention’s Opening Session VFW National Officers Elected Documentary Offers ‘Truths’ About the Vietnam War Listen to the 2024 November/December issue of VFW magazine here. **Attention VFW members: If you have written a book or an e-book bearing an ISBN or ASIN, submit a nonreturnable […]
- VFW Camaraderie and Community Service Converge in the Pacific Northwest VFW Visits MIA Site in Southwest Asia VFW Member ‘One to Watch’ in Country Music Scene Return Your Vietnam War Memorabilia Listen to the 2024 October issue of VFW magazine here.
- VFW Celebrates 125th Anniversary San Diego Post Featured in 'Destination' Series Families of Missing Troops Get Updates Listen to the 2024 September issue of VFW magazine here.
- VFW Tells Congress to ‘Fight for Those Who Served’ Black Hills Posts Support Communities Honoring Veterans Nationwide VFW Post Create Memorials for Heroes Listen to the 2024 May issue of VFW magazine here.
- VFW and John Rich 'Return the Favor' to Veterans Upper Michigan Beckons Traveling Veterans New Jersey Surf Camp Offers PTSD Therapy VFW Hosts Annual Day of Service Listen to the 2024 August issue of VFW magazine here.
Press Releases
- KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is proud to announce the launch of its TikTok channel, joining nine fellow veteran-serving organizations as part of TikTok's new "Veteran Voices" initiative. Veteran Voices focuses on key challenges afflicting the military and veteran community – mental health, affordable housing, and employment. Together, these trusted […]
- H.R. 8371, the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act, would provide enhancements to critical health care services for veterans and caregivers who need help now and cannot wait any longer. It has bipartisan support in the Senate but is not supported by Democrats in the House. Contrary to certain opposing […]
- WASHINGTON – "In the 125-year history of the VFW, we have witnessed the transfer of power of the highest office of our nation 21 times. It has not always been easy. But despite wars and rumors of war; assassinations and assassination attempts; depressions, recessions, and economic turmoil; political upheaval and sharp divisions, our country has […]
- Background: As we speak, the House and Senate Committees on Armed Services are negotiating their versions of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025. An important VFW legislative priority, S.2888 / H.R.3933, the TAP Promotion Act, is currently in the House version (Section 563) only. This provision would require that accredited claims […]
- WASHINGTON – The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), in conjunction with Student Veterans of America (SVA), is pleased to announce their selection of six student veterans to complete the 2024/2025 VFW-SVA Legislative Fellowship. Held annually since 2014, student veteran fellows gain invaluable experience advocating in their communities and on Capitol Hill for solutions to pressing […]