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VFW Presses Congress on Comprehensive Toxic Exposure Reform ‘Long Past Due’

‘Toxic exposure for our troops has been synonymous with service for more than a hundred years, but every time we’re faced with it, we act as if it’s never happened before’ March 18, 2021 WASHINGTON – During the first ever all-virtual testimony to Congress, Veterans of Foreign Wars National Commander Hal Roesch called for the 117th Congress to get beyond partisan politics and work together to appropriately address toxic exposure during a special joint hearing of the House and Senate… Read More »VFW Presses Congress on Comprehensive Toxic Exposure Reform ‘Long Past Due’

Buddy Checks for Mental Health

‘There’s no judgment here, just a battle buddy looking to get you through the rest of your journey’ March 23, 2021 Heather McPaul is #StillServing. Her journey to becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor began with nearly five years of service in the U.S. Navy. After completing tours of duty in law enforcement and anti-terrorism force protection in the Middle East and Japan, she found it tougher than anticipated to return to civilian life. US Navy veteran Heather McPaul“I started a… Read More »Buddy Checks for Mental Health

National Security & Foreign Affairs

Through our National Security & Foreign Affairs (NSFA) program, we present our views to government agencies on issues ranging from quality of life improvements for service members to promoting democracy abroad to the full accounting of those missing in action. The NSFA program articulates a national security and foreign affairs policy that calls for a strong national defense and quality of life improvements for military personnel, retirees, and their families; guarantees our integrity as a nation; promotes our democratic ideals… Read More »National Security & Foreign Affairs

VFW Scout of the Year Program

The Scout of the Year program is open to Eagle Scouts, Girl Scout Gold Award, Venture Summit Award recipients and Sea Scout Quartermaster recipients. VFW’s Scout of the Year offers a first place $5,000 scholarship, a second place $3,000 scholarship and a $1,000 third place scholarship each year.

Smart/Maher VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher Award

While you’re visiting a school, don’t miss the opportunity to mention the Smart/Maher VFW National Citizenship Education Teachers Award. The VFW wants to identify and recognize America’s best educators who instill a sense of national pride in students. Teachers who promote civic responsibility, flag etiquette and patriotism are prime candidates. It offers cash awards, commemorative plaques and all-expense paid trips to the VFW National Conventions for those worthy teachers. That honor can establish a great relationship that opens the door… Read More »Smart/Maher VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher Award