Advocacy
- The Major Richard Star Act is now one signature away from an important breakthrough in the House of Representatives. Discharge Petition No. 22 has reached 217 signatures. It needs 218. The petition would help clear a path for the House to consider H.R. 2102, the Major Richard Star Act, as a standalone bill. Thousands of […]
- The Take Care of America's Veterans Act (H.R.9237, S.4744) is advancing through Congress, and now is the time to make your voice heard. The VFW proudly supports many of its provisions, including the Major Richard Star Act, strengthening mental health protections for veterans, and expanding support for surviving families. These are important priorities that deserve […]
- As the first woman to don the role of VFW Commander-in-Chief, Carol Whitmore testified before a joint hearing of the House and Senate VA committees at the Dirksen Senate Office Building chamber during the 2026 VFW Washington Conference on March 3. Whitmore opened her testimony by taking a moment to acknowledge Operation Epic Fury and […]
- WASHINGTON – The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is proud to announce it has set a new milestone for its National Veterans Service (NVS) program by recouping $16.2 billion in total compensatory awards for the more than 608,000 veterans it represents. "Nothing makes me prouder than the work VFW Accredited Claims Representatives do day in […]
- WASHINGTON – The Washington Post has decided that America's veterans, those who have fought, bled and sacrificed for this nation, are the new villains of these last couple of weeks. Their recent reporting, suggesting that veterans are filing "dubious" or "fraudulent" disability claims to milk the VA system, is nothing short of disgraceful. It's a […]
VFW At Work
- Members of VFW Post 6181 in Ashland City, Tennessee, celebrated America's 250th birthday in July by launching its own golf tournament at nearby Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Held at the Cole Park Golf Course, an 18-hole championship facility in Fort Campbell, about 47 miles north of Ashland City, the tournament hosted more than 50 participants and […]
- Earl Jackson, 48, reflected back on his work. The veterans he's helped. The stories he's heard. Plenty of clients came to mind for the VFW Accredited Service Officer. But one stood out. "I was helping a transitioning member overseas who thought he'd waited too long to start his claim," Jackson said. "Months after we submitted […]
- VFW Post 11999 in Cloudcroft, New Mexico, celebrated a successful Independence Day season, highlighted by the Post's leadership role in the local July Fourth parade, continued support of visiting service members and the completion of its signature annual Mountain Assault retreat benefiting soldiers and their families from the Fort Bliss Soldier Recovery Unit. While supporting […]
- Sub-zero temperatures. Running up to 15 miles a day. Shouldering 100-pound rucksacks across unforgiving terrain. It was all part of the job for Stevie Wonder Houston, 52. But after six years, the job took its toll. "Being in the Army, especially in Fairbanks, Alaska, is difficult on the body," he explained. Today, Houston grapples with […]
- While working as a non-commissioned officer (NCO) in the Army, VFW Post 467 member Jose Flores came to a powerful realization: "Every soldier has a story." According to Flores, an integral duty of an NCO is to wholly care for soldiers. Throughout his 30-year career in the Army, he had a chance to connect with […]
VFW Magazine
- Camp Lejeune Victims Demand Justice 'One Team. One Mission. Veterans First.’ ‘You Can’t Take Yourself Too Seriously’ ‘Solid Community Teamwork' **Attention VFW members: If you have written a book or an e-book bearing an ISBN or ASIN, submit a nonreturnable copy (or a link to the e-book) with a brief description (submitted as a Microsoft […]
- Happy Birthday, America U.S. Unleashes Epic Fury on Iran Medals of Honor Awarded VFW Essay Contests 'Inspire Young Leaders' Listen to the 2026 July/August issue of VFW magazine here.
- 'Honor the Contract' 'Marchers Honor Bonus Army 'VFW Members Promote Star Act 'Music as Therapy Honoring Revolutionary War Heroes Listen to the 2026 May/June issue of VFW magazine here.
- ‘We Always Do It For Free’ Showing Off the #StillServing Work VFW Members Add Realism to Re-Enactments Honoring Revolutionary War Heroes Listen to the 2026 March/April issue of VFW magazine here.
- ‘Why Would I Go Anywhere Else?’ Gulf War Vets Observe 35th Anniversary Still Serving in North Carolina Honoring VFW’s Founders Listen to the 2026 January/February issue of VFW magazine here.
Press Releases
- The Major Richard Star Act is now one signature away from an important breakthrough in the House of Representatives. Discharge Petition No. 22 has reached 217 signatures. It needs 218. The petition would help clear a path for the House to consider H.R. 2102, the Major Richard Star Act, as a standalone bill. Thousands of […]
- KANSAS CITY, Mo. – This Sept. 11, in observance of Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) solemnly pauses to remember the nearly 3,000 lives that were lost in the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. We also commend and honor the countless lives forever changed in […]
- The Take Care of America's Veterans Act (H.R.9237, S.4744) is advancing through Congress, and now is the time to make your voice heard. The VFW proudly supports many of its provisions, including the Major Richard Star Act, strengthening mental health protections for veterans, and expanding support for surviving families. These are important priorities that deserve […]
- WASHINGTON – The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) commends the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for resuming deployment of its Federal Electronic Health Record (EHR) system, with new implementations now live across multiple VA medical centers in Michigan. Announced in an April 13 VA news release, the Federal EHR system officially went live April 11 […]
- KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is proud to announce the selection of the national top three teachers in its annual 2026 Smart/Maher VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher Award contest. Established in 1999 and named after former VFW National Commander John Smart and retired VFW Quartermaster General Larry Maher, the award […]