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…
DetailsYuenglingÂŽ 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…
DetailsAction 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…
DetailsAction 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…
DetailsBURGER KINGÂŽ 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 KINGÂŽ system will host a fundraiser to benefit the…
DetailsAction Corps Weekly â October 30, 2015 In This Issue: 1. Joint Hearing on DOD/VA Interoperability 2. Senate Holds Hearing on Mental Health 3. Bipartisan Budget Deal Clears House 4. Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act Passes Congress 5. TRICARE Young Adult Premiums Going Up 6. Pay & Benefits Uncertainty Tops New Family Survey 7. Gulf…
DetailsVA Secretary Visits VFW Headquarters to Discuss Veteransâ Concerns The state of VA health care was the hot topic of todayâs meeting Kansas City, Mo. (October 29, 2015) â Today, Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald visited the VFW National Headquarters in Kansas City where he met with VFW officials to discuss a host…
DetailsAction Corps Weekly â October 23, 2015 In This Issue: 1. President Vetoes NDAA 2. VA Primary Care Oversight Hearing 3. Veterans Education Oversight Hearing 4. House Holds OIG Report Hearing 5. Two MIAs Recovered 1. President Vetoes NDAA: As expected, President Obama vetoed the 2015 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on Thursday because it…
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