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VFW Rebuts Center for American Progress Editorial Attack

VFW NEWS - Wed, 05/02/2012 - 12:44

Monday’s opinion editorial by Lawrence Korb, Alex Rothman and Max Hoffman would have readers believe that the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States is misleading America into believing that the Pentagon’s proposals to reform military compensation, retirement and healthcare are bad for the nation.

WINNERS OF PUBLICATIONS CONTEST ANNOUNCED

VFW NEWS - Wed, 05/02/2012 - 09:03

VFW has announced the winners of the 2012 National Publications Contest. Two non-VFW-affiliated journalism professionals—a local news reporter and copy editor, and an editor for a national magazine—served as judges for the competition. This is designed to guarantee impartiality and objectivity in the judging. To reiterate, VFW staffers play no part in judging the entries.

VFW Elects New Quartermaster General

VFW NEWS - Tue, 05/01/2012 - 15:02

Robert (Bob) Greene was elected VFW Quartermaster General on April 30 in Kansas City. As the fiscal and financial officer of the organization, Greene becomes accountable for all funds, securities and other property of the VFW.

VFW Names 2012 WebAward Winners

VFW NEWS - Tue, 05/01/2012 - 10:01

The VFW Communications Department has selected the winners of the 2012 VFW WebAward Competition.

This year nearly 60 entries were received. Judging was based on navigation, load time, design and overall content. Entries were divided into two separate categories: VFW Departments and VFW Posts/Districts.

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VFW Magazine - Mon, 04/30/2012 - 13:54

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Buffalo Wild Wings Partners with VFW for Second Year

VFW NEWS - Fri, 04/27/2012 - 12:32

For the second straight year, Buffalo Wild Wings restaurants across America will partner with the VFW to conduct a fundraising event for U.S. troops and their families. During the entire month of May (Military Appreciation Month), participating Buffalo Wild Wings locations will donate 10% of a guest’s total food purchase to the VFW Foundation when that customer shows their military ID, VFW membership or a “Return the Favor” card (printable at this link).

VFW SALUTES NEW GI BILL PROTECTIONS

VFW NEWS - Fri, 04/27/2012 - 11:09

The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. is saluting President Obama for signing an Executive Order today to better protect the military and veterans’ communities from the predatory recruiting and financial loan practices of some colleges who fail to deliver on their educational promises.

VA EXEMPT FROM SEQUESTRATION

VFW NEWS - Mon, 04/23/2012 - 15:26

A letter sent today from the Office of Management and Budget to the General Accountability Office officially exempts the Department of Veterans Affairs from mandatory budget cuts should sequestration occur.

Forgotten Vet is 1,000th Buried with Dignity and Military Honors

VFW NEWS - Mon, 04/23/2012 - 07:41

On a rainy winter day in Portland, Ore., veterans, active-duty military personnel, local leaders and community members gathered to honor the life and service of Navy Chief Petty Officer Stevenson Roy. Few of those in attendance knew Roy. He passed away with no family and no place to call home.

USAA’s Scott Halliwell Joins VFW for Free ‘Financial Fridays’

VFW NEWS - Tue, 03/27/2012 - 07:23

USAA’s Scott Halliwell Joins VFW for Free ‘Financial Fridays’ USAA offers a new opportunity to the VFW community 2012-03-23 /uploadedImages/VFW.org/News_and_Events/Press/USAA--thumb.jpg USAA and VFW have teamed up to offer an exciting opportunity to the VFW online community as part of our joint comm

VFW Announces 2011-2012 National Voice of Democracy and Patriot's Pen Essay Contest Winners

VFW NEWS - Tue, 03/13/2012 - 13:17

The winners of the VFW and Ladies Auxiliary sponsored Voice of Democracy audio-essay competition and the Patriot’s Pen essay competition were announced late yesterday afternoon during the 2012 VFW Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C.

PURCHASE A TICKET TO DARLINGTON RACEWAY AND SUPPORT THE VFW SPORT CLIPS HELP A HERO CAMPAIGN

VFW NEWS - Mon, 03/12/2012 - 15:18

DARLINGTON, S.C. (March 12, 2012) – Darlington Raceway, Sport Clips Haircuts and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) are asking for race fans to help support the Help a Hero campaign by purchasing a ticket for the upcoming NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Southern 500 race weekend on May 11-12.

For every adult ticket sold the week of March 12-18 (Monday thru Sunday) to either the Sprint Cup Series Southern 500 or Nationwide Series VFW Sport Clips Help a Hero 200, Darlington Raceway will make a $2 donation per ticket to support the VFW.

Don’t Balance Budget on Backs of Disabled Veterans and Military

VFW NEWS - Fri, 03/09/2012 - 09:02

WASHINGTON March 7, 2012 — In testimony today before a joint hearing of the Senate and House Veterans Affairs Committees, the national commander of America’s oldest and largest major combat veterans’ organization urged Congress to not balance the budget on the backs of disabled veterans or on the men and women who continue to serve in uniform.

VFW DISCUSSES ISSUES WITH PRESIDENT

VFW NEWS - Fri, 03/09/2012 - 08:47

The national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. met with President Obama this afternoon to discuss issues important to veterans, service members and their families. Topping the agenda was protecting the Department of Veterans Affairs from mandatory budget cuts should sequestration occur, and VFW opposition to certain Defense Department proposals that could jeopardize the continued existence of the all-volunteer force.

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VFW NEWS - Fri, 03/09/2012 - 08:37

McKeon Receives VFW Congressional Award

VFW NEWS - Wed, 03/07/2012 - 12:39

Protecting VA budget and defeating DOD anti-people initiatives tops legislative agenda

WASHINGTON March 6, 2012 — The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. awarded House Armed Services Committee Chairman Howard P. “Buck” McKeon (R-Calif.) the 2012 VFW Congressional Award for his outstanding service to the nation’s military and to a strong and secure America.

“The chairman fights to strengthen our military and to invest in a force that can meet and beat any threat,” said VFW National Commander Richard L. DeNoyer. “He also led efforts to keep terrorist detainees off of U.S. soil, increased missile defense funding, restored the tradition of keeping nondefense social issues out of the defense bill, and is a leading voice to keep the military intact in this budget-cutting era. Our military and veterans’ communities of past and present have no better friend in Congress than Chairman McKeon.”

USAA Enters Second Year as Title Sponsor of Return the Favor Campaign

VFW NEWS - Wed, 03/07/2012 - 09:04

WASHINGTON March 7, 2012. – The Veterans of Foreign Wars Foundation is proud to announce that USAA, a leading provider of banking and insurance products and services to members of the U.S. military and their families, will continue its title sponsorship of the VFW Foundation’s Return the Favor campaign. USAA Executive Vice President and retired Army Lt. Gen. Stephen Speakes presented a $250,000 check to VFW National Commander Richard DeNoyer on behalf of USAA’s support for the initiative, which honors, celebrates and supports active-duty military veterans and their families.

Burger King Restaurants Surpass $1.7 Million in Donations to Unmet Needs Program

VFW NEWS - Tue, 03/06/2012 - 08:37

KANSAS CITY, MO., March 6, 2012 - For the fifth consecutive year, participating Burger King® Restaurants raised funds for the VFW Unmet Needs Program, which provides emergency financial assistance to military families. The Veterans of Foreign Wars Foundation is proud to announce this year’s promotion raised $450,000, bringing the five-year donation total to over $1.7 million. Burger King® customers were encouraged to donate $1 or more at participating locations across the country with the proceeds helping military families in need.

VFW to Stream Live from the Nation’s Capital

VFW NEWS - Fri, 03/02/2012 - 08:54

Each year, the VFW Legislative Conference provides hundreds of VFW members and leaders the opportunity to speak with lawmakers, taking the voice of American veterans directly to The Hill.

VFW’s live stream will begin on March 3, 2012 at 6:00pm (EST) with the annual Voice of Democracy Parade of Winners, followed by streaming video of the VFW Commander-in-Chief, Richard DeNoyer’s testimony to a joint hearing of the Senate and House Committees on March 7, 2012

VFW Now Accepting Entries for the 2012 WebAward Competition

VFW NEWS - Tue, 02/28/2012 - 13:32

Don't miss your opportunity to get in on the action!

VFW Departments, Districts and Posts have an opportunity to show-off their creative talent in the 2012 VFW WebAward Competition.

· Websites will be evaluated based on easy navigation, quick load time, overall content and creative design.

· Judging will be done by the VFW Communications Department in two categories: “Department Websites,” and “District/Post Websites.” Awards will be given to the first- and second-place winner in each category.