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Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
Civic and Social Organizations
Kansas City, MO 77,298 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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VFW Post 6859 members attended a moving ceremony by the US Navy to commemorate the 49th anniversary of the sinking of the USS Eagle 56 in 1945 with a wreath-laying ceremony, paying tribute to the forty-nine crew members that were killed and the 13 who were rescued after the patrol vessel was torpedoed by a German submarine. #WWII #VFWSalute
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5 MILLION. What does this number represent? The number of #volunteer hours contributed by #VFW members annually! #VFWPostPride #VFWDayOfService #StillServing
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No matter how you can barbecue it, broil it, bake it, sauté it… just don’t feed the sharks. #DontFeedTheSharks
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Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) reposted this
This week we are highlighting the Veterans Of Foreign Wars (VFW) as part of a small coalition of organizations that #Listen. The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States is a nonprofit Veteran’s service organization comprised of eligible Veterans and Military Service members from the Active, Guard, and Reserve forces. Their mission is to foster camaraderie among United States Veterans of overseas conflicts and to serve our Veterans and the military community by advocating on behalf of all Veterans. VFW, We #Listen #VFW Become a Listener and Donate at www.webefoundation.org . . #listen #TessaThompson #stevebuscemi #TheListener . . Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) WeBe Life Foundation
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Special shout out to United States Air Force #veteran Sarah Weede on being elected as VFW Post 2466’s – first female and youngest ever – commander to lead its Post! #StillServing #FORVETERANS
Lubbock VFW makes history electing first female commander
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#PACTAct: Continuing the Fight for Care VFW National Legislative Service Director Patrick Murray joined VA Secretary Denis McDonough, Jon Stewart, partner veterans service organizations and advocates to discuss toxic exposure issues for veterans who were stationed at K2 in Uzbekistan.
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To better serve our #veterans: Another successful week of #serviceofficer proficiency training concluded in Annapolis, Maryland! Our many thanks to Secretary of U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough for his remarks and the more than 130 VA-accredited representatives who assembled in-person, and the 80 virtually who joined the VFW’s semi-annual conference. #StillServing #FORVETERANS
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The VFW was in good company yesterday at our nation’s capital as we joined fellow veteran service organizations in support of the Wounded Warrior Project’s #SoldierRide. The significance of the #SoldierRide cannot be understated: Warriors band together through their shared bonds of service, camaraderie, and physical activity to build confidence and bring healing. #FurtherTogether #FORVETERANS