All – Military installations are starting to enforce the requirement that military ID
Today, the Department of Defense released the quarterly suicide report (QSR) for the second quarter of calendar year 2014.
In This Issue: 1. VFW Charter Change Becomes Law 2. National Defense Authorization Poised to Pass 3. House Passes $1 Trillion Funding Bill 4. VFW Attends Press Conference 5. VFW Conducts VA Choice Card Survey 6. House VA Committee Hearing on Homelessness 7. House VA Subcommittee Hearing on Cemeteries 8. Ohio Bonus Deadline for OIF Vets Approaching
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." - Brian Duffy I am very proud of the above quote. All JVC take very serious notice that this is what I fully support.
In This Issue: 1. Veterans Day in Washington 2. VA Choice Program Rollout 3. Veterans Win Seats in Congress 4. New SMA Announced 5. Concert for Valor Update
VFW continues to fight on Capitol Hill for the rights and benefits you’ve earned and sacrificed for. Last month, more than 70 members of the VFW Legislative Committee met for the fall legislative conference in Washington, D.C.
In This Issue: 1. Remember Who Votes Against Veterans 2. VFW-SVA Legislative Fellowship Applications Open 3. Marine Corps Change of Command 4. Concert for Valor Update 5. Overseas Holiday Mail Deadlines Approaching 6. Korean War Soldier Recovered
October 10, 2014 In This Issue: 1. Retirement Commission to Visit Fort Hood 2. Know Where Your Candidates Stand on Veterans Issues 3. Tricare Stops Notification Letters 4. VA Enrollees Can Now Get Vaccinations at Walgreens 5. Seven WWII Airmen Recovered
WASHINGTON – In addition to the $300 million in Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program grant awards announced on August 11, 2014 serving 115,000 Veterans and their family members, today Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert
In This Issue: 1. DOD Expands Military Financial Protections 2. Camp Lejeune Care Update 3. Campaign and Election Update
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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:
Price increase for Buddy Poppies effective October 1, 2014
The VFW supports Defense Mobile Corporation’s launch of ARMYmobile, NAVYmobile, AIRFORCEmobile, MARINESmobile, and COASTGUARDmobile during the 115th VFW National Convention.
WELCOME HOME TROOPS! The Adopt-a-Unit Quarterly will be provided in the October newsletter. Ensure you are staying up to date with your AAU reports and keeping VFW National Headquarters informed of all your troop support activities.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States is relieved that Congress finally did what they were elected to do and passed an emergency funding bill at the last minute to help the Department of Veterans Affairs overcome a nationwide crisis in care and confidence
US Veteran Burial Benefits: New Changes
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
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is pleased to announce the development of the Medical Foster Home Program
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Any Post that is in need of these funds, please start your application process now. Do not wait until the last date. The program start date is October 1st 2020. Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Derek Blumke Sent: Friday, September 4, 2020 11:48 AM To: Derek Blumke Subject: VFW HQ LAUNCHES EMERGENCY POST GRANT PROGRAM Comrades and District Commanders, VFW National Headquarters is launching an emergency financial grant program for posts impacted by Covid-19. The program is titled the "Post Program Relief Grants, or PPRG". Please share to all Posts! These grants are targeted for Posts who own or lease properties, but we'd like to share this as widely as possible. If Posts are in need of these funds they should get their applications started and ready for submission. As you'll read below, the program formally launches on October 1st, but it states that Posts can begin their applications now. If you have any questions, the contact information for Jason Couch at VFW HQ is listed below. Sincerely, -Derek -- Derek Blumke State Adjutant & Quartermaster Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Michigan o: 517-485-9456 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ To all VFW State Departments Commanders, Senior Vice Commanders, Junior Vice Commanders, Adjutants and Quartermasters, The VFW Foundation is shifting its grant making focus for the 2021 fiscal year to provide urgently needed financial relief to VFW Posts affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The VFW Foundation Post Pandemic Relief Grant (PPRG) is an opportunity for VFW Posts that own or lease their buildings to receive up to $2,500 in support toward expenses such as mortgage/rent, utility bills and property taxes. Posts will need to meet certain requirements to be eligible to receive funding from this program. PPRG applications will be accepted beginning 10/1/2020
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