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Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
Civic and Social Organizations
Kansas City, MO 80,033 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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The 125th VFW National Convention is right around the corner! Stay up-to-date on all things convention-related by downloading the VFW Events app today. We look forward to connecting! #VFWConvention https://bit.ly/3zSqpKB
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Thanks to the efforts of one patriotic young man, a new memorial that honors the sacrifices of America’s military now stands outside VFW Post 1177. #FORVETERANS
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When voters head to the polls this November, at least one out of every 10 election workers will be a veteran or a family member of a veteran. #VETtheVote
Veterans group hits goal of recruiting 100,000 election workers
militarytimes.com
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Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) reposted this
Announcing the AWC's first public hearing on the roots of the #Afghanistan war at the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) offices in Washington, D.C. next Friday, July 19, 2024. https://lnkd.in/eRk-KRdY Shamila Chaudhary Colin Jackson Jaime Cheshire Julie Martin Dr. Jonathan Schroden Jeremy Butler Mariam Jalalzada Elizabeth Nathan Conrad Pamela G. Faber Shearman Iain R. EJ Degen Raphael Carland Neilesh S. Katherine Zimmerman
Hearing Notice — AFGHANISTAN WAR COMMISSION
afghanistanwarcommission.org
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Congress: No more empty promises or delays. Pass the #MajorRichardStarAct TODAY. #FORVETERANS Wounded Warrior Project Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) The Military Coalition Reserve Organization of America (ROA)
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Save the date! Happening THIS Friday, July 19 at 9 a.m. CDT: The VFW will host the bipartisan legislative Afghanistan War Commission’s (AWC) first public hearing. Learn more about the AWC: https://lnkd.in/gTjBvHUw Save the link to watch the hearing THIS Friday: https://lnkd.in/g2PUQ8S7
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Natural disasters have impacted millions of Americans this year and VA wants veterans and their families to know that they are here to help. In the wake of a disaster, here are some resources available to you.
Disaster assistance and resources for Veterans
https://news.va.gov
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“The democracy that we hold dear, the very democracy generations of American veterans have fought for and died to protect around the world, holds no place for political violence - we denounce it unequivocally." - Duane Sarmiento, VFW National Commander
VFW National Commander Denounces Political Violence
vfw.org
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#FBF “Year after year, and Congress after Congress, the VFW has advocated to fix concurrent receipt, and this year is no different because Congress has yet to finish the work it started — and promised to finish — 20 years ago. … We must pass the Richard Star Act so veterans receive the full benefits they have earned through their blood and sweat in their service to our country.” – VFW National Commander Duane Sarmiento #MajorRichardStarAct #FORVETERANS
VFW Chief Asks Congress to ‘Fight for Those Who Served’
vfw.org