Dept of NC VFW Auxiliary Legislative Program

08/18/2025

Registration Repair: State Board to Send Letters to 82,000 Voters
MON, AUG 18, 2025

The first mailings are now going out as part of the State Board’s Registration Repair Project.

The first mailings are now going out as part of the State Board’s Registration Repair Project.

08/18/2025

Action Alert to Keep VFW Priorities in the NDAA:

Congress is in recess, but staff are tracking what matters to constituents. Now is the time to act. Two key VFW priorities are included in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026 and must stay in the final bill. The Major Richard Star Act (Senate Amendment 2968) ends the offset that denies combat-injured, medically retired veterans the full benefits they have earned. The TAP Promotion Act (Section 551 of the House NDAA) improves the transition process by giving service members direct access to accredited VA claims assistance. Your voice matters, so take action now and tell your congressional members to keep these priorities in the NDAA.

Dear VFW Advocates:While members of Congress are home for the August recess, their staff remain in Washington, D.C., tracking what constituents are saying and preparing for the work ahead. Now is the time to speak up.Two critical VFW priorities must...

08/14/2025

"While Democrats argued that Trump’s waste and fraud cuts would harm veterans care, the VA has quickly processed more disability benefits and pension claims than ever before."

The VA, under Trump, set a record in processing disability benefits claims in the fiscal year, with over 2.5M claims processed by Aug. 8.

07/08/2025

https://www.vfw.org/media-and-events/latest-releases/archives/2025/3/vfw-launches-79th-annual-youth-scholarship-contests?fbclid=IwY2xjawLaFcxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETF0Y25kMU5xZ2tuMkNxMlhJAR7zC0hzPz42a20qYz8Z_wxNiZi5RlVXMGxTV9_udg8ePSS24DGSMnA18bqHPg_aem_9t_Cy74tmLNxkb7LMUI_AA

The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is now accepting entries for its 79th annual Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen youth scholarship competitions. The 2025-2026 theme asks America’s students “How Are You Showing Patriotism and Support for Our Country?”

07/03/2025

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06/30/2025

VFW Action Corps Weekly
June 30, 2025

Stay up-to-date with the VFW's legislative efforts through the VFW Action Corps Weekly.

06/23/2025

Claim Shark Organization Founder and Staff Indicted in Fraud Case: A county grand jury in Ohio has handed down an indictment charging Senior Veterans Administration Services (SVAS), the SVAS founder, and four SVAS employees with exploiting veterans and fraudulently obtaining $20 million in VA benefits.

CLEVELAND - Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael C. O’Malley announced that a Cuyahoga County grand jury has returned an indictment charging Senior Veterans Administration Services (SVAS), SVAS founder, Richard Rompala, 64, and four SVAS employees, Carolina Riemer, 72, Karen Kral, 47, Gina Ayala, 61...

06/23/2025

Stay up-to-date with the VFW's legislative efforts through the VFW Action Corps Weekly.

06/19/2025

Good Afternoon Comrades, Neighbors, Friends and Family. Just a quick note reminding all of the upcoming Post Raffle on the 27th and breakfast on the 28th.

We might still have a one or to tickets left so if you're interested PM so we can make arrangements to get you a ticket. Only $10 a ticket, remember, you can't win if you don't play!!! Again, the drawing will be held on 27 Jun 2025. Good luck to all.

Lastly, our monthly breakfast in conjunction with our American Legion brothers and Sisters will be on the 28th from 0800-1200. And as a reminder: The Winner of Post 4542's raffle will be announced sometime during the Breakfast. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE PRESENT TO WIN!!! Breakfast will include all the wonderful choices we normally offer. So, in closing, bring your friends, your family, the kids, your neighbors. Come one and all, all are welcome, and we look forward to seeing each and every one of you.