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Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
Civic and Social Organizations
Kansas City, MO 80,266 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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#VFWConvention attendees: Here are just a few more reasons why we’re excited to be heading back to Louisville for our 125th VFW National Convention!
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“We’re just hoping to serve our community.” – VFW Post 2693 Commander Mike Davis on the newly created “Patriot Pantry” outside of the Post’s home. #StillServing https://lnkd.in/gafqTcVV
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We’ll see you soon, Louisville! #VFWConvention
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Just like any other emergency, you need to be prepared for a suicide crisis before it starts. Learn more about the VA’s programs, initiatives, and networks of support to ensure you have the resources you need.
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VFW Post 5290 members honored their Georgia community’s #GoldStar families in a special way for this year’s #VFWDayOfService event. #StillServing
'Interest Seemed to Skyrocket'
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Reminder: The August deadline to file a claim with the earliest possible effective date for benefits in accordance with the Honoring our PACT Act of 2022 (P.L.117-168) is fast approaching. Prospective claimants who submitted an intent to file notice by Aug. 14, 2023, must follow up with a completed claim within 365 days to preserve eligibility for retroactive benefits dating back to the law’s enactment. PactActInfo.org Do you have questions or need assistance with your claim? Find a #VFW Accredited Service Officer to help you today: vfw.org/NVS.
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“It means a lot to me to continue my mission.” – Former corpsman Frank Vizza on being a recipient of a VFW “Sport Clips Haircuts Help A Hero Scholarship”
Scholarship is ‘Extremely Helpful’
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The 125th VFW National Convention is just days away! Ensure you download the #VFW Events app today so you stay in the know on all the pertinent happenings during convention. #VFWConvention https://bit.ly/3zSqpKB
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Action Alert: Contact your Senators TODAY and urge them to vote YES to include the #MajorRichardStarAct in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). We must ensure that benefits for our nation’s combat-wounded veterans are improved, NOT eroded. https://lnkd.in/gtNCtGNt