“Over the past month, veterans and supporters across the country have sent a clear message: expand veterans’ benefits without reducing future veterans’ earned disability compensation. Through emails, phone calls, trips to Washington, D.C., and meetings with lawmakers, you’ve made sure veterans’ voices are being heard. Although the House pulled its … More Keep Pressuring Congress to Protect Veterans’ Earned Disability Compensation
Keep Pressuring Congress to Protect Veterans’ Earned Disability Compensation
National Commander-in-Chief visits Wenatchee, meets with local Army National Guard unit
VFW National Commander-in-Chief Carol Whitmore, the first female C-in-C for the VFW, chose the Department of Washington Convention here in Wenatchee as her last official event during her year at the helm. Having served for years at (now) Joint Base Lewis-McChord, returning to the Pacific Northwest was something Carol very … More National Commander-in-Chief visits Wenatchee, meets with local Army National Guard unit
Announcing Paul Herrera’s Campaign
VFW Department of Washington is proud to announce that Paul Herrera, a lifelong Army veteran, law enforcement professional, and dedicated VFW leader, is officially running for VFW Jr. Vice Commander-in-Chief for the 2028–2029 membership year. The Department of Washington has produced only two past Commanders-in-Chief — Eric G. Sandstrom (Post … More Announcing Paul Herrera’s Campaign
VFW pledges it won’t rest until they’re all accounted for
On Sept. 19, National POW/MIA Recognition Day, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) reaffirms its sacred commitment to those who never returned home. For the VFW, the third Friday in September serves as a powerful reminder of the more than 142,000 former American prisoners of war and less than 81,000 … More VFW pledges it won’t rest until they’re all accounted for
New National Commander, Carol Whitmore
The Iowa native is the first woman elected to lead the 125-year-old organization Carol Whitmore of Des Moines, Iowa, was elected today as the new national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). “Standing here today, surrounded by such incredible people — fellow veterans, families and friends — I … More New National Commander, Carol Whitmore
VFW Magazine is Going All Digital
Due to the rising costs associated with printing and mailing a physical copy of the VFW Magazine to all of its members, VFW National is gradually moving to a digital-only format. This process started in January of 2024, with certain issues being printed and mailed while other issues were only … More VFW Magazine is Going All Digital
Washington House at the VFW National Home
The VFW National Home for Children serves as a living memorial to America’s veterans by helping our nation’s military and veteran families during difficult times. It was founded in 1925 as a place where the families left behind by war — mothers and children, brothers and sisters — could remain together, keeping the family … More Washington House at the VFW National Home
Celebrate the #StillServing Campaign
“The VFW launched #StillServing at the start of the year to honor the many ways veterans give back to their communities. When this campaign was planned and kicked off, we had no idea how important it would become. Then coronavirus concerns spread. Veterans around the nation and the world are … More Celebrate the #StillServing Campaign
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