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Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
Civic and Social Organizations
Kansas City, MO 78,237 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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Today is #ArmedForcesDay! We join a grateful nation in giving thanks and paying tribute to our nation’s soldiers, Marines, sailors, airmen, guardians, and Coast Guardsmen for defending freedom both here at home, and around the globe.
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House and Senate lawmakers recently unveiled a bipartisan package of veterans bills which would dramatically expand in-home care for aging veterans, boost assistance for homeless veterans and mandate specific progress points for the department’s electronic health records overhaul. Learn all the details and provisions in this package:
Vets bill would expand caregiver support, boost in-home care options
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Until they all come home: #RememberEveryoneDeployed
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Continuing its 125 “Destination Post Series” in honor of the VFW’s upcoming 125th anniversary, VFW magazine is highlighting VFW Posts in South Dakota for the many ways Post members are #StillServing their fellow veterans and their communities.
Black Hills VFW Posts Support Communities and Offer Tourists Respite
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Listen in as Patrick Murray, VFW director of National Legislative Service, sits down with Bill Hodges of Veterans Corner Radio to break down the Claim Shark issue. https://lnkd.in/g36-2P4p
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“It was, by far, Richard’s greatest goal to pass this [legislation]. These men and women earned their retirements – the hard way. And, Richard made myself, along with many of you, promise to not stop until this is done.” – Tonya Star, widow of Army Maj. Richard Star during a VFW press conference on Capitol Hill demanding the passage of the #MajorRichardStarAct #FORVETERANS https://lnkd.in/giDFKEEC
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Happening next week: On Tuesday, May 21, 2024 we hope you’ll join the Grand Ole Opry, its presenting sponsor Humana and the VFW for the return of the red carpet parade and the special Salute the Troops Opry performance! You won’t want to miss this incredible event to honor our nation’s military, with special guests and performances from some of music’s biggest names! For a refresher on all the details:
Grand Ole Opry Salute the Troops Show to Honor United States Military
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As we approach Memorial Day, VFW magazine is highlighting eight veterans memorials dedicated, authorized, refurbished or proposed over the last year. #VFWSalute
Honoring Veterans Nationwide
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Ask U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs representatives your #healthcare and #benefits questions directly during our VFW Combat Tested Gaming live chat tomorrow at 6 p.m. CDT! Join in on the CTG YouTube channel: https://lnkd.in/gcazvyRa OR on Discord: https://lnkd.in/dp4nws8r. #Veteran #Gaming