Action Corps Weekly â December 4, 2015 1. VFW Testifies at Senate Hearing: On Wednesday, the Senate Veteransâ Affairs Committee held a hearing entitled, âConsolidating Non-VA Care Programs.â The purpose of the hearing was to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the Choice Program, looking for ways to improve how veterans receive care in their local…
Action Corps Weekly â November 20, 2015 In This Issue: 1. VFW Testifies at Senate Bill Hearing 2. Hearing on Pending Health Legislation 3. Hearing on Choice Consolidation 4. House Holds Hearing on VA OJT Program 5. Longtime Advocate Confirmed to Lead DOL VETS 6. Nomination Hearing for VA Inspector General 7. House Passes Several…
VFW Stands With France in Wake of Attack Terrorism must be destroyed before they strike U.S. WASHINGTON (November 14, 2015) â While extending his condolences and support to the people of France, the national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States also called Fridayâs terrorist attack a wakeup call to an…
VFW Donates $100,000 to New Desert Storm Memorial Memorial set for completion in 2018 KANSAS CITY, Mo. (November 12, 2015) â The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) proudly donated $100,000 today toward the construction of the National Desert Storm War Memorial on the National Mall in Washington D.C. The donation marks…
YuenglingÂź Announces Multiyear Commitment to the VFW in Support of our Nationâs Heroes Pottsville, PA, (November 11, 2015) â D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc. will support the VFW with a multi-year commitment through their âRespect. Itâs Earned.â campaign, kicking off in 2016. This new initiative is a great way for Yuengling to demonstrate the breweryâs…
Action Corps Weekly â November 13, 2015 In This Issue: 1. Fiscal Year 2016 MilConVA Appropriations Bill Clears Senate 2. VA National Access Stand Down 3. Veterans Day Week in Washington 4. New Medal of Honor Recipient 5. MIA Burial Update 1. Fiscal Year 2016 MilConVA Appropriations Bill Clears Senate: On Tuesday, the Senate voted…
Action Corps Weekly â November 6, 2015 In This Issue: 1. House Holds Hearing on VA Technology Systems 2. House Holds Joint Hearing on Veteran-Owned Small Business Contracting 3. Hearing on Misuse of VAâs Relocation Program 4. Miller and Walz on Improving VA 5. VA Releases Plan to Consolidate Community Health Care Programs 6. Government…
BURGER KINGÂź Franchisees Launch Annual VFW Unmet Needs Fundraising Campaign Annual fundraiser enters its ninth consecutive year KANSAS CITY, Mo. (October 30, 2015) â The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Foundation is pleased to announce that, for the ninth consecutive year, participating franchisees of the BURGER KINGÂź system will host a fundraiser to benefit the…
