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‘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’

‘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

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

Dear Comrade My name is Gerald Decker and I am the current Commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 12196 Leland, North Carolina. You have been identified as member of the VFW and as a potential candidate to join Post 12196.  I hereby invite you to join us. We actively support veterans and their families in need, the families of men and women currently serving our country, and a number of community activities. We are a social network, involved… Read More »Commanders Letter 5 March 2021