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Airman Accounted For From Vietnam War (Hall, W.)

WASHINGTON – The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced today that U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Willis R. Hall, 40, of Broward County, Florida, who was killed during the Vietnam War, was accounted for June 23, 2025.


2025-2026 Youth Essay Contest

The 2025-2026 Youth Essay Contests have been opened up for the new year.


Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

TOPEKA – In accordance with Executive Order #20-30, and in recognition of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day


Airman Accounted For From World War II (Mourer, R.)

WASHINGTON – The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced today that U.S. Army Air Force Staff Sgt. Ralph L. Mourer, 23, of Wichita, Kansas, killed during World War II, was accounted for June 20, 2024.


Soldier Accounted for from WWII (Herrick, J.)

Washington – The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced today that U.S. Army Sgt. John O. Herrick, 19, of Emporia, Kansas, killed during World War II, was accounted for Aug. 21, 2023.


Airman Accounted For From World War II (Jones, W.)

WASHINGTON – The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced today that U.S. Army Air Forces Staff Sgt. Wesley L. Jones, 22, of Wichita, Kansas, killed during World War II, was accounted for March 16, 2023.


Soldier Accounted For From World War II (Knoll, G.)

WASHINGTON – The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced today that U.S. Army Sgt. Gregory V. Knoll 22, of Garden City, Kansas, killed during World War II, was accounted for Jan. 3, 2023.


Airman Accounted For From World War II (Elliott, R.)

WASHINGTON – The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced today that U.S. Army Air Forces Staff Sgt. Robert C. Elliott, 24, of Plains, Kansas, killed during World War II, was accounted for Feb. 8, 2023.


VA News Release Suicidal Crisis Treatment

Beginning January 17, 2023, VA will authorize veterans in a suicidal crisis to be treated at a VA or non-VA health care facility at no cost to them.


Airman Accounted For From World War II (Holeman, D.)

WASHINGTON – The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced today that U.S. Army Air Forces Staff Sgt. David E. Holeman, 39, of Le Harpe, Kansas, who was captured and died as a prisoner of war during World War II, was accounted for Aug. 23, 2022.


USS Oklahoma Sailor Accounted For From WWII (Clifford, F.)

WASHINGTON – The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced today that Navy Seaman 2nd Class Floyd F. Clifford, 20, of Mulvane, Kansas, killed during World War II, was accounted for on Sept. 27, 2016.


USS California Sailor Accounted For From World War II (Turk, P.)

WASHINGTON – The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced today that Navy Seaman 2nd Class Pete Turk, 20, of Scammon, Kansas, killed during World War II, was accounted for on Oct. 1, 2021


Airman Accounted For From World War II (Tate, M.)

WASHINGTON – The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced today that U.S. Army Air Forces Staff Sgt. Moses F. Tate, 23, of Seneca, Kansas, killed during World War II, was accounted for July 12, 2022.


I Fought For YOU! -

A moving, patriotic tribute to our military, past and present.


Veterans Day Video


Veterans Mentorship Program

American Corp. Partners


MILITARY DISCOUNT and Volunteer Opportunities: Car


VFW Auxiliary Question & Answer Guide

VFW Auxiliary Question & Answer Guide AdminOps Release: August 31, 2015


The VFW Leader

This Issue 1, Volume 1 of 2015


Military ID Policy Changes

All – Military installations are starting to enforce the requirement that military ID


DOD suicide report

Today, the Department of Defense released the quarterly suicide report (QSR) for the second quarter of calendar year 2014.


Wearing unearned medal can be a crime; free-speech

Lying about receiving a military medal is constitutionally protected, but there’s no right to carry the lie a step further by wearing a combat decoration that hasn’t been earned, a federal appeals court said Wednesday.


"Take your VFW Post back, one bar stool at a time.

"Take your VFW Post back, one bar stool at a time." - Brian Duffy I am very proud of the above quote. All JVC take very serious notice that this is what I fully support.


3 Notable Changes to VFW-sponsored Liquor Liabilit

The VFW Post Insurance Program has announced some changes to its Liquor Liability Insurance coverage that mean more robust coverage for VFW Posts. Enhancements to the coverage include:


Court of Appeal for Veterans Claims

Many veterans don’t know that they can get a free attorney to help them appeal a veterans benefits claim denial at the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims


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The VFW Remembers and Reflects This Patriot Day


VFW Commemorates Fifth Anniversary of the Afghanistan War Conclusion


2026-2027 VFW-SVA Legislative Fellowship Applications Now Open


VFW Condemns Vandalism of National World War II Memorial


VFW Claims Clinic, Health Fair Deliver Critical Services at 127th National Convention


VFW Celebrates the Coast Guard's 236th Birthday


VFW Mourns the Loss of Past Commander-in-Chief R.D. 'Bulldog' Smith Jr.


VFW Elects Cory Geisler as National Commander


VFW Presents Acclaimed John A. Biedrzycki Award


Uniting for Veterans Marks Most Successful Year Since VFW-Humana Collaboration Began in 2018


VFW Commemorates 73 Years of the Korean Armistice Agreement


VFW Rolls Into Reno for its 127th National Convention


VFW Encouraged As TCAVA House Vote Postponed


VFW Action Alert: Tell Congress to VOTE NO on Reducing Benefits for Future Veterans


VFW Day of Service Sets New Record with Nearly 2,700 Events


VFW Celebrates 250 Years of Freedom and Democracy


VFW Defends Longstanding Tradition of Political Satire While Opposing Cuts to Veterans' Earned Benefits


Congress Can't Do Its Own Job, Much Less Determine Veteran Disability Status


VFW Honors 251 Years of Army Service and Sacrifice


VFW Action Alert: Tell Congress to Oppose Veterans' Benefit Cuts


VFW Strongly Opposes Disability Benefit Cuts Included in Proposed Take Care of America's Veterans Act


VFW Remembers Past Commander-in-Chief John Furgess


Oracle Provides VFW Foundation with $160,000 to Aid Veterans Service


VFW Honors LGBTQ+ Veterans' Service to Nation


VFW Highlights Importance of Mental Health This National PTSD Awareness Month


VFW Celebrates New Alternative Therapy Trial


VFW Applauds Federal Court Ruling Against Veterans Guardian


VFW Mourns the Loss of Diane Carlson Evans, Vietnam Women's Memorial Founder


Memorial Day Reminds Us Freedom Isn't Free


Ace Hardware and VFW Continue Memorial Day Tradition with Annual Flag Giveaway


250 Years of Freedom: Made Possible by America's Veterans


VFW Honors America's Service Members This Armed Forces Day


VFW Mourns the Loss of Past Commander-in-Chief Edward S. Banas Sr.


Winners of VFW Publication Contest Announced


Burger King Franchisees to Spend May Giving Back to Veterans


VFW Honors Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month


VFW Applauds Supreme Court Decision Reaffirming Accountability for Contractors


VFW Commends White House Executive Order Advancing Research, Access to Emerging Treatments


VFW Applauds VA for Resuming Electronic Health Record Rollout in Michigan


VFW Names 2026 Top National Teachers


VFW 2026 National Youth Scholarship Winners Announced


VFW Honors the Nation's Gulf War Veterans


VFW Announces Fifth Annual Day of Service


VFW to Crown 2026 National Youth Essay Winners Live


VFW Commends Bravery and Expertise of Operation Epic Fury Aircrew and Rescue Personnel


VFW Honors National Vietnam War Veterans Day


VFW Debuts New Tool to Streamline VA Benefits Assistance


Rep. Pfluger Named 2026 VFW Congressional Award Recipient


VFW Appalled Major Richard Star Act Vote Blocked for Second Time


VFW First Woman Commander Makes History Delivering Legislative Priorities to Congress