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Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
Civic and Social Organizations
Kansas City, MO 77,465 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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“We’re pretty excited that the bill’s going to take effect and the guardrails are going to be put back up to protect some of our most vulnerable veterans.” – Portland Maine Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6859 Quartermaster Jared Sawyer on the recent passage of ME LD 2259 which will soon make it illegal for Claim Sharks and unaccredited representatives to charge Maine veterans a fee to help them access their VA benefits. #StillServing #FORVETERANS https://lnkd.in/ghjkEyNE https://lnkd.in/gvtg66F9
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It's #NationalMilitaryBratsDay! We have all heard the term “military brats” – but where does this come from and why? #MonthOfTheMilitaryChild
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VFW Post 3103 recently announced its adoption of Marine Corps Air Facilities Quantico during a special ceremony – this new relationship is formed as part of VFW’s Military Assistance Program (MAP)! #StillServing Marine Corps Base Quantico
MCAF and VFW launch partnership
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In honor of the 2.7 million Americans who served during the #VietnamWar, this poignant ATLANTA VIETNAM VETERANS BUSINESS ASSOCIATION INC documentary features firsthand accounts and interviews with Vietnam #veterans, and highlights the many truths and myths surrounding this significant period in history. #VFWSalute
Truth and Myths About The Vietnam War
https://www.youtube.com/
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It’s that delicious time of year again! Starting May 1 and throughout the month, participating Burger King Franchise restaurants will kick off their annual fundraiser in support of the VFW’s Unmet Needs program. Learn more, find a participating Burger King location near you and donate today to help support grants to active-duty military families facing financial crisis:
Burger King® Franchisees Give Back to Troops This May
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Veterans: Check on your buddies – we’re in this together.
Buddy Check: Supporting, connecting with your fellow Veterans
https://news.va.gov
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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
Ceremony in Cape Elizabeth honors lives lost in sinking of WWII Navy vessel
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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