Convention delegates also elect new leadership and recognize prominent individuals and organizations for supporting veterans and military personnel.
2. VFW Command-in-Chief (outgoing and incoming) from the Change of Command Ceremony (Click Link to see video).
3. VFW Action Alert: Support the Sen. Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Act. This package has the support of both Democrats and Republicans in the Senate but lacks the support to receive a vote in the House.
4. Future Convention Sites:
Stay up to date with current military news. Military.com breaks down the news by service branch and highlights each branch on the main News homepage. You can also obtain other military-related information, including news, veteran benefits, jobs, military life, Discounts, and Join the Military tabs. You can select any of the headings, and you will have a plethora of news or information at your fingertips.
The VFW Action Corps is our national grassroots advocacy network comprised of more than 300,000 VFW members and patriotic support of veterans. This group stays up-to-date on the issues facing our veteran on the issues, our military, and their families, standing ready to email, write, call, and visit our nation's lawmakers to make their voices heard. The VFW Action Corps is free and open to all patriotic Americans who care about the military and veteran communities.
Keep up on VFW news and initiatives.
National Legislative Service establishes the VFW's legislative priorities and advocates on veterans' behalf. By testifying at congressional committee hearings and interacting with congressional members, the VFW has played an instrumental role in nearly every piece of veterans' legislation passed since the beginning of the 20th century. We do everything on Capitol Hill with the VFW’s Priority Goals and veterans' well-being in mind. With the strength of the more than 1.4 million VFW members and its Auxiliary members, our voice on Capitol Hill cannot be ignored!
The VFW Foundation is proud to offer funding through various grant programs available throughout the year designed to help VFW Posts and their Auxiliaries provide the vital support local communities, America's heroes and their families all deserve.
Take advantage of VA health care, even beyond the borders of the United States, and stay up-to-date on new benefits expansions and how they relate to your service and care.
Caregivers also need the resources required to properly care for our selfless men and women
With the passing of the PACT Act, you may have many questions as a veteran. As we wait for the VA to interpret the new law and how it will impact veterans, the information below has been gathered to help you navigate the path forward.
District 15 Announces Scholarship and Community Awards.