VFW Action Corps Weekly June 29, 2018 In This Issue: 1. Blue Water Navy Veterans Closer to Receiving Benefits 2. Senate Holds Hearing on Wilkie Nomination 3. Financial Readiness 4. Kentuckian Receives Medal of Honor 5. Employment Hearing 6. MIA Update Click here for a printer-friendly version. 1. Blue Water Navy Veterans Closer to Receiving…
Snap-on Joins New VFW Employment Pilot Program Transitioning service members have skill sets but not tool sets KANSAS CITY, Mo. (June 28, 2018) – The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. is proud to announce that Snap-on has joined in the launch of a new VFW Veteran Employment Tools (VET) pilot program to provide…
BK® Franchisees Spend July Supporting the VFW Donations raised during July support the VFW’s Unmet Needs program KANSAS CITY, Mo. (June 26, 2018) — The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. (VFW) is pleased to announce participating BURGER KING® franchisees are set to kick off their summer fundraiser to benefit the VFW’s Unmet Needs…
VFW Action Corps – June 22, 2018 In This Issue: 1. Desert Storm Memorial Site Picked 2. DHA Executive Council Meeting 3. Senate Defense Authorization Bill Would Increase TRICARE Fees 4. Hearing on VA Staffing Shortages 5. Hearing on Military Health System Reform 6. VA Releases Report on Veteran Suicides 7. DHA PTSD Care Webinar…
VFW Response to Joint U.S./North Korean Summit Statement Washington (June 12, 2018) — “We must have hope that this agreement will finally bring peace to the peninsula and help bring closure to thousands of families of missing American servicemen from the Korean War. The VFW salutes President Trump for bringing this issue to the table,…
President Trump Signs VA MISSION Act Historic legislation will help veterans get the care they deserve WASHINGTON (June 6, 2018) – The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. thanks President Donald Trump for signing the VA MISSION Act. The VA MISSION Act was the result of a bipartisan and bicameral effort led by Senate…
VFW, Humana, Harvesters, After the Harvest Are ‘Uniting to Combat Hunger’ in Greater Kansas City Campaign will fight food insecurity in the Kansas City and surrounding areas, with the goal of providing 50,000 meals to families in need KANSAS CITY, Mo. (June 5, 2018) – The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S., Humana Inc.…
VFW to Sponsor 78th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally The rally draws more than 400,000 riders each year KANSAS CITY (June 4, 2018) – The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. is proud to announce it is the official sponsor of the 2018 Military Appreciation Day at the 78th Annual Sturgis® Motorcycle Rally™. Held annually…
