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Mar 23 2026

VFW Debuts New Tool to Streamline VA Benefits Assistance

WASHINGTON — The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) announced today the launch of a new online tool designed to simplify and accelerate the process for veterans seeking help filing for their earned U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits. The new system allows veterans, service members within 180 days of separation and survivors to comp...

Mar 20 2026

‘I Wanted to Fight for Veterans’

“Helping veterans isn’t a job for me — it’s a calling,” said Jessica King, 45. After serving four years of active duty and a few years in the Reserve, Marine Corps veteran King was denied her own benefits for a decade. She was determined not to let that happen to her fellow service members. “A VFW Accredited Serv...

Mar 19 2026

'Don’t Go Through What I Did — Go to the VFW'

“I should be the poster boy for Agent Orange,” Michael Lindop often joked. After serving in Vietnam, Lindop suffered from a laundry list of illnesses. But that did not diminish his pride or love for the Marines. “Like they say, ‘Once a Marine, always a Marine,’” said his widow, Franchesca. “Michael enlisted...

Mar 19 2026

Prepare Now for Your VFW Day of Service Event

The fifth annual VFW Day of Service will unite veterans across America around a common goal – showing the nation the impact veterans make in their communities. On Saturday, May 2, the VFW will kick off the veteran-led community service projects that will take place throughout the month of May. There are all kinds of ways to take part in your ...

Mar 18 2026

‘I Can Spend Time With My Daughter Before Hitting the Books’

Miguel Rodriguez, 37, served in the Navy for eight years. He had several reasons for enlisting. “A strong desire to give back has always dwelled inside me, especially after 9/11,” he said. “On top of that, the costs of attending college made me realize joining the military was the best thing for me.” Today, Rodriguez lives i...

Mar 18 2026

Pending Legislation

Statement of Nancy Springer, Acting Director National Legislative Service Veterans of Foreign Wars of The United States For the Record United States House of Representatives Committee on Veterans’ Affairs With Respect To Pending Legislation Washington, D.C. Chairman Bost, Ranking Member Takano, and members of the committee, on behalf ...

Mar 18 2026

‘I Am Ready to Do What is Necessary to Help Veterans’

After serving in the Army and Georgia Army National Guard, James Angel made a goal to continue his service by assisting veterans who are seeking a college education. Angel serves as the Veterans Benefits Consultant at the University of Tennessee, where he helps veterans with “their journey from soldier to civilian.” While his work at th...

Mar 11 2026

VFW Files Federal Court Brief to Defend Veterans Full GI Bill Benefits

WASHINGTON – The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) has filed a brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit challenging Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) rules that the organization says unlawfully deny veterans the full education benefits they earned through service. "America’s veterans kept their promise to serve, and ...

Mar 04 2026

Rep. Pfluger Named 2026 VFW Congressional Award Recipient

WASHINGTON — The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) proudly presented its 2026 Congressional Award to Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, tonight at the conclusion of its annual Washington Conference, recognizing him for his leadership in the 119th Congress and his career-long advocacy on behalf of veterans and service members. “Representative Pf...

Mar 03 2026

VFW Appalled Major Richard Star Act Vote Blocked for Second Time

WASHINGTON – Today, Ranking Member Blumenthal asked for unanimous consent for passage of S. 1032, the Major Richard Star Act, on the floor of the U.S. Senate. This is the first time the motion was made since it failed to pass in October, held up then by Sen. Roger Wicker of Mississippi. I regret to announce that it was turned down again, this...