Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)

Learn the warning signs of predatory Claim Shark practices and protect the VA benefits and compensation you’ve earned! #DontFeedTheSharks

#TBT to 1976 when VFW Post 1509 established five assistance centers in Guam after a typhoon disrupted the island's water supply. Flash-forward to today, our members are #StillServing in meaningful ways! vfw.org/StillServing

As #VeteransDay approaches, attention will focus on VA national cemeteries and their need for volunteers. Varied opportunities abound for civic groups, veteran organizations, service members, and supporters to assist with the smooth functioning of these hallowed grounds and to learn about the sacrifices of those interred. Learn more about volunteering at a VA cemetery and find one near you: https://lnkd.in/gZYW4kzV

You’re invited to a TRICARE Webinar on Nov. 14! This online event will help you and your family prepare for TRICARE Open Season and region changes for the new year! Details here:

Get a haircut at your participating Sport Clips Haircuts location now through Veterans Day to support veterans like Jose – 100 percent of your donations go toward veteran scholarships! Donate in-store, text “HEROVFW” to 53555 or donate online: https://www.vfw.org/HAH24. #SportClips #VFW #HelpAHero #Veteran #Scholarships

Special shout out to Humana’s MarketPoint Field associates who were recently awarded Humana’s internal 2024 Spirit of Philanthropy Award for their ongoing commitment and volunteerism efforts working with VFW Posts and Auxiliaries on Uniting To Combat Hunger (UTCH) initiatives across the country! #StillServing #FORVETERANS VFW Foundation Get involved: vfw.org/UTCH

Now’s the perfect time to plan a #VFWBuddyPoppy garden for next year - order poppy seed packets from the VFW Store! Need assistance ordering? Call the VFW Member Service Center at 1.833.VFW.VETS (1.833.839.8387) for help. https://lnkd.in/g6pM2yzG

This Veterans Day, The Hill amplifies veterans’ voices from across the country, highlighting their transitions from military life to the workplace environment, their accomplishments and struggles, and their real-life stories as a tribute to their service. RSVP: https://lnkd.in/eNXq_bQ9 Date & Time: Wednesday, 11/13 at 8 am et Speakers Include: - Sen. Jerry Moran (R-KS), Ranking Member, Senate Veterans Affairs Committee - Rep. Morgan Luttrell (R-TX), Chair, House Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance & Memorial Affairs - Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA), Member, Armed Services Committee - Lt. Gen. Brian T. Kelly, USAF (Ret), President & CEO, Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) - Eric Eversole, President, Hiring Our Heroes (HOH), U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation - Terrence Hayes, Press Secretary, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - Allison Jaslow, Former Army Captain & CEO, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) - Cindy Noel, Assistant Director of Field Operations, National Veterans Service, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)  - Jennifer Silva, U.S Army Veteran & Chief Program Officer, Wounded Warrior Project - Danny Vargas , Chairman, CEO & Founder, American Latino Veterans Association (ALVA) #TheHillVeterans

Ahead of November 11, VFW National Headquarters held a special presentation to commemorate #VeteransDay, paying tribute to those in the VFW family who have served and are #StillServing our great nation. #VFWSalute  

Take it from 83-year-young Army veteran, Jay Liss: Complete a VA claim – including for mental health concerns – to receive the compensation you deserve. Find a VFW Accredited Service Officer near you! vfw.org/NVS