Leading VSOs Release 30th Edition of the Independent Budget for the 115th Congress Veterans cite to “strengthen, reform and sustain the VA health care system” as top critical issue WASHINGTON (February 7, 2017) — Today DAV (Disabled American Veterans), Paralyzed Veterans of America (Paralyzed Veterans), and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) released The Independent Budget…
DetailsVFW Names 2017 Spring Scholarship Recipients More than $600,000 in scholarships will be awarded to 135 student veterans KANSAS CITY, Mo. (February 6, 2017) – The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. is proud to announce the selection of 135 student veterans as VFW’s “Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship” recipients for the 2017…
DetailsVFW Hosts New #ExploreVA Live Chat on Facebook Ask questions directly with VA education and employment benefits experts KANSAS CITY, Mo. (February 3, 2017) – The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States is once again teaming up with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for a Facebook chat, this time to provide veterans…
DetailsVFW Action Corps Weekly February 3, 2017 In This Issue: 1. Vets Committee Holds Confirmation Hearing 2. Army Reserve VSO/MSO Roundtable 3. New Blended Retirement Training 4. DOD Increases Discharge and Records Review Outreach 5. Iraqi Translators Now Welcome 6. Veterans Day Poster Contest 7. DeCA Announces Private Labels 8. MIA Update View a printable…
DetailsVFW Action Corps Weekly – January 27, 2017 In This Issue: 1. Federal Hiring Freeze Update 2. Three Veterans Tapped for Service Secretaries 3. VA to Begin Fertility Counseling and Treatment 4. Pentagon Changes RIF Evaluations 1. Federal Hiring Freeze Update: On Monday, President Trump initiated a 90-day federal hiring freeze until the Office of…
DetailsVFW Responds to Tornado-Ravaged Mississippi Community KANSAS CITY, Mo. (January 27, 2017) — The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States is a pillar in every community across the nation, especially in times of need. VFW Post 3036 in Hattiesburg, Miss., is proving that point after a tornado ripped through eight Mississippi counties last…
DetailsVFW Action Corps Weekly – January 19, 2017 In This Issue: President Upends Military Justice System SASC Clears Defense Nominee Medal of Honor Reception VA to Host Summit for Women Veterans MIA Update President Upends Military Justice System: President Obama this week upended the entire military justice system by commuting the sentences of two military…
DetailsVFW Action Corps Weekly – January 13, 2016 In This Issue: VA Secretary Nominated Veterans Committees Leadership Changes Camp Lejeune Contaminated Water Vets Get Relief DOD Authorizes Online Shopping for Vets VFW-SVA 2017 Student Veterans Fellowship Class MIA Update VA Secretary Nominated: On Wednesday, President-elect Donald Trump announced that Dr. David Shulkin, VA’s current under…
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