VFW Action Corps Weekly – August 14, 2015

VFW Action Corps Weekly – August 14, 2015 In This Issue: 1. DOD Announces New Prescription Drug Policy 2. The VFW Remains Active during the Congressional Recess 3. Spirit of ’45 Wreath Laying 4. Commemorate V-J Day in Washington 5. Korean/Cold War POW/MIA Families Meet 6. Three Korean War MIAs Identified 1. DOD Announces New…

VFW Action Corps Weekly – August 7, 2015

VFW Action Corps Weekly – August 7, 2015 In This Issue: 1. Congress is in Recess 2. VA to Establish Presumptive Exposure Rule for Camp Lejeune 3. Coast Guard Seeks Reliable Budget 4. Three MIAs Recovered 1. Congress is in Recess: This week Congress went into recess until early September. The VFW’s latest grassroots campaign “Meet…

VFW Action Corps Weekly – July 31, 2015

Action Corps Weekly – July 31, 2015 In This Issue: 1. Arming Troops at Home 2. Longtime Advocate Nominated 3. Senate Vets Committee Holds Homelessness Hearing 4. Whistleblower Hearing 5. Important Veterans Bills Passed This Week 6. Space-A Eligibility Eases for Families of Deployed 7. Spirit of ’45 Wreath Laying 8. Three MIAs Recovered 1.…

VFW Action Corps Weekly – July 24, 2015

VFW Action Corps Weekly – July 24, 2015 In This Issue: 1. VFW Elects New National Commander 2. President Obama Speaks at VFW National Convention 3. VA Secretary Addresses VFW National Convention 4. The VFW Visits Pittsburgh VA Health Care System 5. House Passes Veterans’ Health Care Bill 6. House Hearing on VA Budget Shortfalls…