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09/01/2026

ANOTHER VOICE FOR GREEN STAR FAMILIES.

We are proud to welcome Rep. George Whitesides (D-CA) as the newest cosponsor of H.R. 6022.

With his support, H.R. 6022 now has 8 bipartisan cosponsors — 4 Democrats and 4 Republicans — standing together for the families of Veterans and service members lost to su***de.

We are making strides, and we are incredibly grateful.

A special thank you to Rep. Robert Bresnahan (R-PA) for sponsoring H.R. 6022 and continuing to lead this effort, and to each of our cosponsors:

- Rep. Madeleine Dean (D-PA)
- Rep. Jay Obernolte (R-CA)
- Rep. Thomas Suozzi (D-NY)
- Rep. Jefferson Van Drew (R-NJ)
- Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI)
- Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA)
- Rep. Michael Lawler (R-NY)
- Rep. George Whitesides (D-CA)

Every new name represents another voice saying these families deserve to be recognized, remembered, and supported.

Thank you for standing with Green Star Families. We’re making progress. And we’re not stopping.

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09/01/2026

The September 2026 edition of VFW Auxiliary Magazine is now available!

FEATURED IN THIS EDITION
· See the work of talented young artists who placed at the National level in our Patriotic Art and Illustrating America contests.
· Learn more about our 2026-2027 National President Donna K. Mills.
· Read a story about Pennsylvania Post and Auxiliary 5958 – they welcomed their Post’s namesake home more than 80 years after he was reported missing in action.
· Check out our regular features that shine the spotlight on fellow members, our veterans and our history.

Find it here: https://vfwauxiliary.org/magazine

The editors of VFW Auxiliary Magazine want to know what you think about features and articles you see in the magazine. Have a magazine submission or story idea? Send submissions to [email protected], Attn: Editor-in-Chief.

We hope you enjoy the September 2026 edition!

09/01/2026

September brings an important national conversation about su***de prevention.

We need that conversation, and we need prevention.
We also need treatment. We need Veterans to know that asking for help is strength.

But Green Star Families of America exists in a part of that conversation that is too often left unspoken:

What happens to the family when prevention doesn't work?

There are mothers, fathers, spouses, children and siblings living that answer every day.

Their Veteran is more than the manner of their death.

And these families deserve recognition, community and a place where they know they still belong.

Throughout September, we will continue talking about prevention.

But we will also talk about the families living with the loss.

Because they are part of this story too.

08/31/2026

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08/31/2026

08/29/2026

2026-2027 VFW Auxiliary National Veterans & Family Support Ambassador Beth West's focus this year is on Post-Traumatic Stress and mental health awareness.

She explains, "This is very personal for me and something I am passionate about as a spouse to and granddaughter of veterans who struggled/are struggling with PTS. The family suffers, too. Secondary PTS is perhaps less recognized and diagnosed than PTS, yet just as prevalent in the immediate families of veterans living with PTS. Our focus should be on promotion of the resources we have to help those struggling and to educate the public on them as well."

Some suggestions she gives to make this happen include holding a veteran/military resource fair, asking a qualified speaker to address your meeting about su***de prevention, PTS and Secondary PTS or promoting the 988 (then press 1) Su***de Prevention and Crisis Lifeline.

As a reminder, September is Su***de Awareness Month and it's already right around the corner, which makes this an idea time to start planning ahead for an event, project or promotion that helps to increase awareness and offer support.

08/28/2026

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