Action Corps Weekly – August 21, 2015 In This Issue: 1. The VFW Wants to Hear from You 2. Political Candidates Court VFW Members 3. VA Announces New Rules Regarding Service Animals 4. VA Announces Two New Training Programs for Veterans 5. National POW/MIA Recognition Day 2015 6. Seeking MIA Family Reference Samples 7. Korean…
New VFW Auxiliary Now Welcomes Men Historic change reflects today’s military and veteran families KANSAS CITY, Mo. (August 21, 2015) — Today, John A. Biedrzycki Jr., national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) added his official signature to the new congressional charter of its Auxiliary organization in a historical…
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 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…
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 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…
LADIES AUXILIARY VFW TO WELCOME MALES AND BECOME VFW AUXILIARY As you are likely aware, the VFW passed a resolution to amend Article XI, Sections 1101-1104 of their National Bylaws at their 116th National Convention in Pittsburgh last week, allowing male spouses and family members to join the VFW Auxiliary effective August 21, 2015. A…
VFW Action Corps Weekly – July 17, 2015 In This Issue: 1. President to Speak at VFW National Convention 2. Hearing on Pending Health Legislation 3. Vietnam 50th Anniversary Commemoration Begins 4. The VFW Wants to Hear from You 5. 116th National Convention of the VFW 6. Korean War MIA Identified 1. President to Speak…
