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Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
Civic and Social Organizations
Kansas City, MO 78,831 followers
No One Does More For Veterans
About us
The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. is the nation's largest and oldest major war veterans organization. Founded in 1899 and chartered by Congress in 1936, the VFW is comprised entirely of eligible veterans and military service members from the active, Guard and Reserve forces. With nearly 1.7 million VFW and Auxiliary members located in more than 6,500 Posts worldwide, the nonprofit veterans service organization is proud to proclaim “NO ONE DOES MORE FOR VETERANS” than the VFW, which is dedicated to veterans’ service, legislative advocacy, and military and community service programs. For more information or to join, visit our website at www.vfw.org.
- Website
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http://www.vfw.org
External link for Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
- Industry
- Civic and Social Organizations
- Company size
- 10,001+ employees
- Headquarters
- Kansas City, MO
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1899
- Specialties
- Legislative Advocacy, VA Claim Assistance and Support, Military Separation Benefits and Support, Post 9/11 GI Bill Assistance, Scholarship Programs, Veterans and Military Family Financial Assistance, Community Service, Troop Support, and Flag Etiquette
Locations
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Primary
406 W 34th Street
Kansas City, MO 64111, US
Employees at Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
Updates
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#FBF In 2019 VFW National Headquarters staff had the opportunity to witness a piece of history as the D-Day Doll, a C-53D “Sky Trooper” made a stop in Kansas City on its way to Normandy in honor of the 75th anniversary of D-Day. We’re looking forward to seeing her in action for the 80th anniversary of D-Day next week! #DDay80 #DDayDoll
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VFW Post 577 and others in its Oklahoma community have been paying tribute to their fallen service members on Memorial Day by honoring their memories in a poignant and powerful display – now in its sixth year – at Tulsa’s Veterans Park called Field of Heroes. #VFWSalute
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On Fridays we wear red: A simple act with so much meaning. #RememberEveryoneDeployed
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Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) reposted this
Earlier this month, “The Listener”, was featured at the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Conference as representatives from HHS, SAMHSA, 988 Lifeline Administrator Vibrant Emotional Health, national and local non-profits along with state, territory, local, and tribal organizations convened in Chicago to discuss the future of mental health and substance use crisis care in America. Thanks to writer, Alessandro Camon, for joining us after the screening to discuss this extraordinary film. Thank you also to the #Listen organizations for all you do to care for those in need. Together, we are Harnessing The Power of We. Become a Listener and Donate at www.webefoundation.org #listen #TessaThompson #stevebuscemi #TheListener #thelistenerthefilm . . WeBe Life Foundation RAINN NAMI American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Friends of Firefighters Foundation for First Responder Wellness and Resiliency
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#DYK The VFW became the first veterans service organization to distribute poppies as a tribute to fallen World War I veterans and since 1922, the VFW has conducted #VFWBuddyPoppy drives, making the red flower of remembrance, the official flower of the VFW.
‘We Keep This Sacred Promise Alive’
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With Memorial Day commemorations coming to a close and the 80th anniversary of D-Day approaching, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency’s invaluable work ensuring our nation’s prisoners of war and missing-in-action military members are identified and returned home is paramount. #VFWSalute
The military lab that identifies fallen troops decades after WWII
militarytimes.com
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“When we meet the troops, we want to understand quality of life issues. When we meet with commands, we want to understand their mission and let them know what we can do for them.” – VFW National Commander Duane Sarmiento on his recent visit to Camp Humphreys to meet with troops and leadership #StillServing
VFW national leader engages troops at Camp Humphreys
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#DYK Surviving family members may be eligible for certain VA benefits and programs, such as financial assistance, home loans, education assistance, VA Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC), or survivors pension – learn more about these programs AND ways to avoid potential scammers targeting you.
Understanding VA Survivors benefits and best practices for avoiding posthumous scams
https://news.va.gov
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VFW Post 9509 recently held its first-ever “Vet Fest” to help bridge connections and bring awareness and resources to veterans in its South Carolina community. #StillServing #FORVETERANS
‘Vet Fest’ connects community with Lowcountry Veterans
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