Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW

The VFW strongly supports the addition of bladder cancer, hypothyroidism and parkinsonism to the list of conditions associated with exposure to Agent Orange. The veterans suffering from these conditions desperately need care and benefits." - VFW National Legislative Service Deputy Director Matthew Doyle

In light of reviewing yesterday’s damning U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General (OIG) report, the Veterans of Foreign Wars has lost all confidence in the performance of Secretary Robert Wilkie and demand his immediate resignation.

Our country’s veterans face ongoing struggles to get their hard-earned benefits and make ends meet and their needs have only grown in this challenging year. We won’t leave one veteran behind! You can help by making sure the VFW is able to assist each hero who urgently needs us. Please make a year-end gift today at https://bit.ly/39n32d6.

You never know how you will influence a child or what they may take from something as simple as reciting the Pledge correctly." - Post Commander Kimberly King

Only one more day to get your donation matched dollar for dollar. Take your support for veterans twice as far today. https://bit.ly/3oa8AMZ

On November 10, VFW National Commander Hal Roesch will be participating in Honor2Lead, a Military Influencers Conference, and we want you to join him! The influential speaker lineup will present inspiring, educational, and empowering messages related to the overarching theme of answering The Call. For more information and to purchase your ticket: https://leaderpass.com/pass/honor2lead/?ref=R7GPD37G.

Please read the COVID-19 vaccine planning frequently asked questions for Veterans. It covers: General information COVID-19 planning process Vaccine approv...al/authorization process Who will get the vaccine Getting vaccinated Safety Education Vaccine data sharing Clinical trials Click here: https://bit.ly/36YeB8Q

Over the last several months, many of us have had the time to think about the future. Will planning has been a huge focus but it may not be the only estate planning tool to think about. The VFW offers more free information about estate planning we’re happy to help! To request a free Personal Estate Planning Kit, contact the VFW Planned Giving Office at 816.968.1119, email [email protected] or visit vfw.org/plannedgiving.

Today we celebrate the 245th birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps!

Veterans of Foreign Wars Executive Director B.J. Lawrence met with Defense POW / MIA Accounting Agency Director Kelly McKeague to hand over items from VFW members to help the Vietnamese government find the remains of their fallen troops from the Vietnam War. Lawrence was instrumental in seeking this important call-to-action from VFW members during his time as VFW Commander-in-Chief. Secretary of Defense Mark Esper will deliver several of these items to the Vietnamese government next month as a show of goodwill from the United States.

Please help us spread the word about this opportunity for World War II veterans!

We’ve teamed up with Operation Song and Music City artists to help thank our nation’s veterans through the #MusicCityThanksVets campaign. We’ll post new videos from a variety of artists leading up to Veterans Day. Watch this special message from American Young.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Executive Director B.J. Lawrence, along with several members of the Washington Office, visited the National Museum of the United States Army Thursday at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Lawrence received a special tour of the 185,000 square-foot facility and was thoroughly impressed with the amazing educational experiences illustrating the Army’s role in building and defending our nation, humanitarian missions and technological and medical breakthroughs built on Army ingenuity. The VFW was a major contributor of the new museum, which is scheduled to host its grand opening virtually on Veterans Day.

Have you set up your team for our first ever Virtual VFW Sport Clips Haircuts Help A Hero Walk? Sign up today at: vfw.org/2020virtualwalk!

Patrick D. Adams, the actor who portrays Major John Glenn in the Disney+ series The Right Stuff, has a special message for VFW members! You can catch episodes of The Right Stuff every Friday on Disney+.

Take your support for America’s veterans twice as far with the 2020 VFW Veterans Day Matching Gift Campaign. Every dollar you give now through November 11, 2020, will be matched! https://bit.ly/3oa8AMZ

TOMORROW VFW National Commander Hal Roesch will be joining in on Honor2Lead a Military Influencers Conference and we want you to join him! Buy your ticket: https://leaderpass.com/pass/honor2lead/?ref=R7GPD37G While the event is live tomorrow, from 10 a.m. EST to 7 p.m. EST, you can watch on demand for 30 days after the conference is over.

Today the VFW honors all of our deployed troops on National Day of the Deployed.

There is always someone available to listen. At VA, therapists are available to support veterans dealing with major life changes, loss of a loved one, or relationship problems. Learn more: https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/depression/ipt.asp

Department of Labor Veterans’ Employment & Training Service Assistant Secretary John Lowry, U.S. Marine Corps veteran and VFW Life member, awarded the Veterans of Foreign Wars the U.S. Department of Labor HIRE Vets Platinum Medallion awarded to companies with a proven commitment to hiring, training and retaining veterans in their workforce. The VFW remains committed to providing every team member with the resources to reach their maximum potential. The VFW thanks DOLVETS Assistant Secretary John Lowry for this prestigious award.

The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and Sport Clips Haircuts are teaming up to host the first-ever virtual VFW Sport Clips Help A Hero Walk, offering supporters a new way to engage with Sport Clips’ annual Help A Hero campaign. Learn more at vfw.org/2020virtualwalk.

For students looking for scholarships to help lessen the financial burden college brings, it’s not too late to participate in the annual VFW Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen essay competitions.

The Battle Creek VA Mental Health Service sought new ways to provide access to treatment for Veterans with PTSD.

The VFW helps them fight for their benefits and care for their families when times are tough. You can honor defenders of every generation with a gift to the 2020 VFW Veterans Day Matching Gift Campaign. Every dollar you donate now through November 11, 2020, will be matched. https://bit.ly/3oa8AMZ

Are you all caught up on the Disney+ series The Right Stuff? New episodes are available every Friday! Learn more: https://disneyplusoriginals.disney.com/show/the-right-stuff

We’ve teamed up with @Operation Song and Music City artists to help thank our nation’s veterans through the #MusicCityThanksVets campaign. We’ll post new videos from a variety of artists leading up to Veterans Day. Watch this special message from Kendell Marvel.

Only one month until our Virtual VFW Sport Clips Haircuts Help A Hero Walk! Have you set up your team yet? If not, sign up today to help our heroes! vfw.org/2020VirtualWalk!

VFW Service Officers were responsible for the recovery of a total of $9,712,328,079 for veterans, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.