VFW National Commander to Visit Army’s National Training Center WASHINGTON (November 1, 2018) — The national commander of America’s largest and oldest major combat veterans’ organization will be visiting the nation’s largest Army training facility in California next week. B.J. Lawrence, national commander of the 1.6 million-member Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States…
DetailsAnnual BURGER KING® Fundraiser Set to Begin Nov. 1 Franchises support America’s military families through the VFW’s Unmet Needs program KANSAS CITY, Mo. (October 29, 2018) — The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. is pleased to announce that for the twelfth consecutive year, participating BURGER KING® franchisees will be raising funds throughout the…
DetailsVFW Action Corps Weekly October 26, 2018 In This Issue: 1. VFW National Commander Writes Op-ed on Lack of GI Bill Payments 2. VFW Meets with CEO of Global War on Terror Memorial Foundation 3. Washington Named Test Location for $10B VA Medical Records Project 4. TRICARE Prime and Select Open Season 5. Korea Update…
DetailsVFW Tops $8.3 Billion in VA Benefits Recoveries for Veterans More than 500,000 veterans and transitioning military represented by the VFW in FY 2018 WASHINGTON (Oct. 23, 2018) – The Department of Veterans Affairs has reported that more than a half-million veterans represented by the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. this past fiscal…
DetailsVFW Urges Congress to Hold Oversight Hearings on Forever GI Bill Senate must also pass the SIT-REP Act of 2018 to ensure veterans aren’t affected by VA errors WASHINGTON (Oct. 22, 2018) – The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. is calling on both the Senate and House Committees on Veterans’ Affairs to hold…
DetailsVFW Action Corps Weekly October 19, 2018 In This Issue: 1. Vietnam War Marine Receives Medal of Honor 2. Important Notice for Overseas Voters 3. The Commission on Military, National, and Public Service Seeks Input 4. VFW Speaks at Veterans Education Panel 5. VFW Participates in Air Force Leadership Roundtable 6. DHA MSO/VSO Working Group…
DetailsVFW Action Corps Weekly October 12, 2018 In This Issue: 1. Make Sure Your Voice is Heard on Nov. 6 2. Delayed Housing Payments Impacting up to 180,000 Student Veterans 3. 2019 COLA Increase Will Be Largest in 7 Years 4. Depression Screening Available Online 5. Hurricane Michael Closes Several VA Facilities 6. VFW Endorses…
DetailsOctober 5, 2018 In This Issue: 1. Special Forces Medic Receives Medal of Honor 2. VA to Host Economic Development Events in Puerto Rico 3. Compare 2019 FEDVIP Dental and Vision Plans 4. On-Base Shopping Privileges to Expand 5. Trump Donates His Salary to Veteran Entrepreneurs 6. HonorBound Foundation Awards VFW a Grant to Help…
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