Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW

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Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW Across America, the initials VFW are a familiar sight. There was no medical care or veterans' pension for them, and they were left to care for themselves.
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The VFW traces its roots back to 1899 when veterans of the Spanish-American War (1898) and the Philippine Insurrection (1899-1902) founded local organizations to secure rights and benefits for their service: Many arrived home wounded or sick. In their misery, some of these veterans banded together and formed organizations with what would become known as the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. After chapters were formed in Ohio, Colorado and Pennsylvania, the movement quickly gained momentum. By 1915, membership grew to 5,000; by 1936, membership was almost 200,000.

America’s brave men and women sacrificed so much to protect our nation. This is our chance to give back to them. Please ...
10/15/2026

America’s brave men and women sacrificed so much to protect our nation. This is our chance to give back to them. Please make a special gift by Nov. 11. Your generosity will be DOUBLED by a friend of the VFW. https://bit.ly/4eCwmNl

10/15/2026
The VFW’s position remains consistent:Support provisions that help veterans and families.Oppose using future veterans’ d...
10/15/2026

The VFW’s position remains consistent:

Support provisions that help veterans and families.

Oppose using future veterans’ disability compensation to finance them.

Helping one group of veterans should not come at the expense of another.

VFW Action Alert: https://votervoice.net/VFW/Campaigns/138781/Respond

Some stories are too important to be forgotten. VFW Life member and Marine veteran Ken Rodgers survived the 77-day siege...
10/14/2026

Some stories are too important to be forgotten. VFW Life member and Marine veteran Ken Rodgers survived the 77-day siege at Khe Sanh Combat Base in Vietnam, an experience that inspired him and his wife, Betty, to preserve the stories of the men who fought alongside him in an award-winning documentary honoring their service, sacrifice and resilience.

As the largest and oldest war veterans service organization, we have a long history of supporting service members, veterans, and their families. Learn more about us.

🔔 Reminder: Don’t miss this week’s issue of the Action Corps Weekly! Stay in the know on the work the VFW is doing on Ca...
10/14/2026

🔔 Reminder: Don’t miss this week’s issue of the Action Corps Weekly! Stay in the know on the work the VFW is doing on Capitol Hill . 👉 vfw.org/ActionCorpsWeekly

10/13/2026

From barely making quorum to standing room only, members of VFW Post 3285 didn’t just grow their membership, they grew their impact. 🔥

🎙️ Listen to Episode 74 of : The VFW Podcast, “Sort of Live: Post 3285,” at vfw.org/Podcast or wherever you get your podcasts!

John R. Webb VFW Post 3285 ⎸ VFW Membership

Happy birthday to the U.S. Navy!
10/13/2026

Happy birthday to the U.S. Navy!

The VFW salutes the U.S. Navy on its 251st birthday, honoring 251 years of defending America's shores, strategic interests and global sea lanes.

The deadline is fast approaching! ⏰ Middle and high school students have until Oct. 31 to submit their Voice of Democrac...
10/12/2026

The deadline is fast approaching! ⏰ Middle and high school students have until Oct. 31 to submit their Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen essays to their local participating VFW Posts for a chance to win a share of nearly $3 million in scholarships and awards! 🇺🇸

👉 Know a student who should enter? Share this with them!

Middle and high school students have until Oct. 31 to enter the VFW’s Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen contests for a share of more than $2.5 million in awards.

The VFW supports many of the veteran, caregiver and survivor provisions Congress is considering in TCAVA. Our objection ...
10/12/2026

The VFW supports many of the veteran, caregiver and survivor provisions Congress is considering in TCAVA.

Our objection is to Section 108, which would change how future claims for tinnitus and sleep apnea are rated to help pay for those provisions.

Veterans should not be used to balance the budget. Period.

https://votervoice.net/VFW/Campaigns/138781/Respond

10/09/2026

Be a hero by helping a hero! 🫡 Visit any Sport Clips Haircuts store through November 14 to donate or visit www.sportclips.com/hero.

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Kansas City, MO
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Tuesday 8:15am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:15am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:15am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:15am - 4:30pm

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