March 23, 2021

Washington, D.C. Chairwoman Brownley, Ranking Member Bergman, and members of the subcommittee, on behalf of the men and women of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) and its Auxiliary, thank you for the opportunity to offer recommendations on how the 117th Congress and Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) can improve health care for women veterans. The VFW applauds Congress on years of hard work to pass major women veterans’ health care and mental health comprehensive legislation… Read More »Beyond Deborah Sampson: Improving Healthcare for America’s Women Veterans in the 117th Congress

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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