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District #9 Meeting at Yutan

The District #9 meeting was held at the Yutan Country Club.


Celebration of Girls Basketball Championship

The Yutan VFW held a celebration for the State Championship of the Yutan Girls Basketball Team.


Funeral For Gary Hollst, Sr.

The VFW and Legion provided an honor guard.


Nov 10, 2023 Veterans Day Ceremony

A Veterans Day Ceremony was held at the Yutan High School


Nov 2, 2023 Yutan First Graders Honored Veterans

The First Graders at the Yutan Elementary School celebrated Veterans day with our veterans.


May 29 Memorial Day Service

The VFW and Legion performed a Memorial Day ceremony


May 20 Flags for Memorial Day

Flags were placed in cemeteries and Yutan Streets.


May 2023 VFW Scholarship Awarded

Jett Arensberg was awarded A Scholarship from VFW Post 9844.


May 29 Memorial Day Services

Memorial Day Ceremonies at the Holst Cemetery


Grayson Cogdill Won 7th Place for VOD

Grayson Cogdill was awarded 7th place for Voice of Democracy for the State of Nebraska.


February 14, 2023. Honor Guard


January 17, 2023 District 7 Winners

District Winners of Voice of Democracy, Patriot's Pen and Teacher of the Year.


November 11, 2022 Veterans Day Ceremony

The VFW and American Legion hosted a Veterans Day Ceremony.


November 9, 2022 First Graders Entertained Veterans

The first grade at Yutan Elementary School invited Local veterans to spend the morning with them.


September 24, 2022 VFW Poker Run/Road Rally

Our VFW Poker Run/Rally was successful.


July 10, 2022 Yutan Days

The VFW and American Legion in the Yutan Days Days celebration.


May 2022 Election of New Officers

VFW Post 9844 Elected New Officers on May 18, 2022


May 2022. College Scholarship Award

Scholarship was awarded to Nathan Parsons


May 2022. Thank You !

Thank you for helping out with our May Steak Fry.


May 2022. We placed flags on the graves of veterans

We placed flags on the graves of veterans in our local cemetery's.


Memorial Day Service

The VFW and American Legion observed Memorial Day


March 2022. A special honor to Oliver Egr

The Nebraska National Guard bestowed a special honor to Oliver Egr


Veterans Day Program Nov 2021

The Yutan VFW and American Legion performed a Veterans Day Ceremony at the Yutan High School gymnasium.


2021. The VFW Steak Fry

The VFW Steak Fry has resumed.


2021. Installing Flags

The VFW and Legion members installed American Flags in Yutan.


2021. Memorial Day Services

The VFW and American Legion took part in a Memorial Day ceremony at the Hollst Lawn Cemetery near Yutan.


2021. VFW District Meeting

The VFW District meeting was held at the Yutan Country Club.


2021. State Voice of Democracy Contest

Kaden Hufstedler won second place in the State of Nebraska Voice of Democracy contest.


Distribution of Christmas Gifts and Food

Our members helped in the Wahoo VFW Post's annual delivery of Christmas gifts and food.


VFW District Meeting

The District 9 Meeting was held in Wahoo on November 22.


Nebraska Cub Cadets Donated Their Time

The Nebraska Cub Cadets assisted us in the proper disposal of old flags.


Veterans Day Ceremony

Veterans Day was observed at the Yutan High School last Wednesday on November 11.


June VFW 9844 Meeting

VFW Post 9844 has resumed its monthly meetings.


Voice of Democracy Competition Results

Rachel Poole received 10th Place in the State Voice of Democracy Competition.


District Awards

Voice of Democracy and Teacher of the Year.


District 9 VFW Meeting at Wahoo

The District 9 VFW meeting was held at Wahoo. Awards for Voice of Democracy, Patriot's Pen and Teacher of the Year.


Delivery of Food and Gifts

The Yutan VFW helped the Wahoo VFW in the distribution of food and Christmas gifts.


Saying Goodbye to Robert W. Hogg

VFW Members attended the funeral of Robert W. Hogg on Saturday, December 21.


First Graders Entertain Veterans

The first graders at the Yutan Elementary School entertained local veterans on Friday, November 15, as part of their observance of Veterans Day.


District Awards for Post 9844 Winners

District Awards were announced for Rachel Pohl (Voice of Democracy) and for Sherry Loos (Teacher of the Year.


Veterans Day 2019 Activities

Veterans Day ceremonies at Yutan and Mead


Youth Essay & Teacher of the Year Awards

Youth Essay and Teacher of the Year Awards were presented during the Veterans Day Ceremony at Yutan High School


Funeral for Donald G. Behrens

VFW and Legion Members provided an honor guard.


Funeral for James W. Anderson

James W. Anderson was laid to rest.


Yutan Softball Team Wins

The Yutan Softball Team has won the 14 and under State Title.


Yutan Days Parade

The Yutan VFW and American Legion participated in the Yutan Days parade on June 22.


Honor Society Awards

There was an Honor Society Awards ceremony at the Yutan High School Monday, May 6. Jordan Hancock was presented with a $500.00 scholarship award from our VFW Post. Congratulations!


A Donation for Flood Victims-Apr 2019

VFW Post 9844 has donated $500.00 for flood victims.


New Post Officers Elected Apr 2019

New officers for VFW Post 9844 were elected April 15.


Scholarship Award Apr 2019

A $500.00 scholarship has been awarded to Jordan Hancock by our post.


Department Meeting

We attended a Department Meeting at Wahoo. Awards were presented.


Our Christmas/New Years Party

We Held a Holiday celebration on Saturday, January 12 at the Country Club.


VFW Provides Meals and Toys

Helping to make a Merry Christmas for needy families in the Yutan area


Our Teachers are District Winners

Our Teacher of the Year Winners, Jenn Craven and Elliot Ruleau have won the District competition for Teacher of the Year.


First Graders Entertained Vets

At the Yutan Elementary School


Veterans Day Ceremony

At the Yutan High School


Essay Contest, Teacher of the Year

Voice of Democracy, Patriot's Pen, Teacher of the Year Awards


Funeral for Michael Otte


VFW Poker Run


2021 Veterans benefit distribution for Nebraska


2021 National Convention update


2021 form for the state fair parade


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Veteran Nebraska Benefits


9 th District 5 State POW-WOW


Captain James Ahn Memorial Scholarship


122nd VFW National Convention Link


BIG 10 REVISED AGENDA


AmazonSmile - Nebraska Veterans of Foreign Wars Foundation


President's Special project


Military Museum on Steroids


Covid Vaccine Scheduling


2021 VFW Calendar Winners


Shop AmazonSmile


Veterans’ Tribute


AmazonSmile Charity


Delays in Obtaining Military Documents for Eligibility Determinations


Send in Photos of the Women Veterans in Your Life!


Pin-Ups on tour


VFW Foundation Post Pandemic Relief Grant


Honor and Remember Nebraska Chapter


Patriot Day Program


VFW Post Pandemic Relief Grants


Assignment of SVCIC Matthew


Veterans & Military Support Newsletter - July 2020


Corrected Teacher Award Entry Form


Afternoon Session - School of Instruction


If you are unable to attend training in Seward Saturday Aug 8, 2020


Hal Roesch II Named VFW’s New National Commander


Nebraska Medal of Honor Highway receives new sign


convention pin this year


Veterans Tribute - Panel Design Content Request


VFW Dept. of Nebraska is on Amazon Smile


2020-2021 Program book is available


2020 VFW Scout of the Year Winners Named


Membership Monday webinar training series


First for two signs is bring placed on the Medal of Honor highway


Memorial Day Video From Congressman Bacon and others


Ace Hardware began shipping flags


All-American Quartermaster Pins can now be purchased at the VFW Store by calling 1.833.VFW.VETS (1.833.839.8387).


2020-2021 VOD and Patriots Pen information


RENO 2020 HOUSING RESERVATION CANCELLATIONS


VFW convention Hotel has been cancelled.


VFW Cancels Reno National Convention


VFW 121st and Auxiliary 107th National Convention 2020 - Cancellation Notice


National Convention in Reno Nevada Cancelled


Update to travel ban for essential/non-essential travel.


VFW is again teaming up with Ace Hardware to give away 1 million stick flags


CARES Act information


Congressman Bacon To Host Tele-Town Hall on Economic Relief


Situation Update - VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System


VFW National Commander Challenge April 2020


VFW NE State Headquarters closing due to corona virus


Proclamation - Vietnam War Veterans Day


VFW State Commanders Letter


Freedom’s Foundation trip


Meetings Canceled


MavVet Fair cancelled


VFW National Organization COVID-19


Nebraska VFW post 1581 wins National early bird contest / legislative conference contest


Omaha Student Awarded Top National VFW Scholarship


VOD Winners competing for VFW National title


Teen from Nebraska in the Running to Win a $30,000 Scholarship from the VFW!


movie called “VFW”


VFW National Convention RENO July 18-23. 2020 HOUSING INFORMATION


Funeral Services for Roger Lang


Come Represent Women Veterans - I Am Not Invisible


Career Fair


Nebraska Medal of Honor Highway


Legislative Update


Military Family Scholarship


2020 Calendar Winners


LB 153: Welcoming Military Retirees to Nebraska


Dick Morrison committal service at Omaha National Cemetery


Richard Morrison Obit


Obituary for Richard Emerson Morrison


LB 153 Military Pension Income Tax Exemption Bill


Sport Clips Haircuts' $1.25M Donation to VFW Help A Hero Scholarships will Support Veterans' Education for Civilian Careers


2019-2020 Midwinter Conference-Schedule


Medal of Honor Memorial Highway


Veterans Legislative Day 2019-2020


The Nebraska Medal of Honor Foundation


Judging programs for VOD/PP & Teacher


November HQ's Bulletin, General Orders and Planning Calendar


VFW won the male and female Volunteer of the Year Awards


Smart/Maher VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher Award program deadlines


Nebraska Medal of Honor Highway HWY 20


VFW to Host Facebook Live Event with VA


Veterans day parade in Kearney NE


Agenda for the VFW Auxiliary national president visit to Nebraska


Deceased Life members - LM payouts - update


Events & ANG Retirement


Deceased Life members - LM payouts


Walgreens Partners with VA for flu shots


VFW Disaster Relief Fund Support Needed


New VFW National Documents


2019-2020 homecoming VFW State Commander and Auxiliary President


2019-2020 Fall Council


Big 10 Agenda 2019


Interesting perspective from a Vietnamese Immigrant

The difference between legal and illegal.  This is something everyone in America should read….It looks like we did some good after all!


CIC membership program for 2019-2020


NEW Dashboard with Reporting


VFW News and Reports July 2019


VFW Membership Raffle


Doug Whitaker - VFW National 2019-2020 Judge Advocate


New York Veteran Elected New VFW National Commander 2019-2020

Schmitz takes office during a time of great momentum for the organization


VFW Names 2019 Scout of the Year Winners

California Gold Scout takes top national prize of $5,000


2019-2020 VFW National Membership Program 03 July 2019


BK® Franchisees Kick Off July Fundraiser for the VFW


Pete Hegseth: Democrats to America's veterans – You're too dumb to choose


Scholarship Opportunities Available


2019-2020 VFW Program Book Available Online


2018-2019 VFW NE state convention


244th Army Ball & 75th Anniversary of the D-Day Invasion


Creighton Baseball Salute to Veterans and First Responders


D-Day 75th anniversary of the landing- stories needed


VFW has teamed up with Ace Hardware


2019 VFW Nebraska annual golf Tournament


75th Anniversary of D-Day


Nebraska Veterans Aid Available for Eligible Flood-Related Expenses


VA Claims Clinic


Military and First Responders Event


Teen from Nebraska in the Running to Win a $30,000 Scholarship from the VFW!


Vietnam War Veterans Day-Proclamation Signing and Lapel Pin Presentation


MILITARY SCHOLARSHIPS (For Military active and inactive + Family Members)


Verizon Veteran Discount


The Home Depot (HD) has opened their Community Impact Grant for 2019


Nebraska Veterans Council (NVC) Veterans Legislative Day


2019 Membership Form -new


Graduation day brings second chance for veterans


VFW Post 10727 Benefit Spaghetti Feed


2019 Veterans legislative bills update


AT&T Veterans Discount Program


VFW Nebraska Membership Verification


2019 VFW NE Calendar Winners


VFW post 10727 burglarized - need your help


VFW National HQ Information


New All American Dashboard System is Now Live


VFW Nebraska Mid-Winter Conference 2019


Online Membership System (OMS) will be shutting down at 4:00pm Central Standard Time on Monday, December 31st., 2018


Past VFW All American Post Commander and Deputy VAVS Rep for the Omaha VAMC Patrick Peterson passed away.


Google's missing moral compass: Tech giant happy to help China but not our US military


National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, which is annually on December 7


Legislators from Bellevue seek broader tax exemptions for military retirees

Senator Blood is amending the bill before introducing it. Her changes will provide benefits to a wider range of retirees. Please provide Senator Blood your support for her efforts by email, telephone or letter.


IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO KNOW


Big Ten Conference 2019


Central Nebraska Veterans’ Home Move-In Set for January 16, 2019


VA New whole life health


Department Mid Winter Conference-Commander-in-Chief Vincent B. J. Lawrence


2018 Veterans Stand Down Event


Nebraska State Veterans Cemetery at Alliance Gets an ‘A’ on Survey


New VFW Logo active starting today 11-6-18


Moving Veterans Foward


Annual BURGER KING® Fundraiser Set to Begin Nov. 1


Veterans Forum - Don Bacon

WHEN: Saturday, October 27, 2018 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.


Student Veterans of America Fundraising Event


Assist Homeless Veterans on STAND DOWN DAY Friday, November 16, 2018


Veteran Honor Flight book


Delayed Housing Payments Impacting 180,000 Student Veterans


Veterans and the community are invited to watch a documentary film about America’s most sacred shrine.

THE UNKNOWNS


New Look for the VFW logo


Omaha National Veterans Cemetery


Sad News-Past Commander-in-Chief (1985-1986) John S. Staum, passed away


BACON ENSURES AMERICA KEEPS ITS PROMISES TO VETERANS


VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System Veterans Town Hall

4101 Woolworth Ave, Omaha, Neb. 68105


Old Glory Relay operated by a nonprofit veteran organization


Online Membership System


Public Servant Program Information


VFW Post 1581 receives All American Commander Award


The Omaha World-Herald-honors Nebraska's living veterans


National Veterans Service Policy and Procedure Amendments of 7/21/2018


VA to hold claims clinic Thursday at Bellevue University


Big Ten Conference 2018


VFW Post 1581 wins 2018 VFW National Outstanding Community Service Award


Memorial Park Korea-Vietnam Peace Memorial Dedication


Smithsonian Reveals Winning Design For New Native American Veterans Memorial


VFW Names Scout of the Year Winners

VFW Names Scout of the Year Winners


Nebraska VFW Post Receives National Recognition


Watch the VFW National Convention Live from Kansas City

Watch the VFW National Convention Live from Kansas City


Flagstone for our National Home Tribute Park

Looking for Donations


Scholarships for Military Veterans


June 14, 2018 Flag Day


VFW NE Website online forms


MILITARY FUNERAL HONORS PROGRAM - ARMY


VFW Nebraska State Convention


Run for the Fallen


Memorial Day Ceremony at Omaha National Cemetery


VFW, Trace Adkins Announce Special Performance at VFW National Convention


VFW AUXILIARY 2634 recently made a gift of several blankets and quilts to the Ambassador Nursing home in Nebraska City.

VFW AUXILIARY 2634 recently made a gift of several blankets and quilts to the Ambassador Nursing home in Nebraska City.


Veterans


Veterans Freedom Music Festival


VFW Nebraska State Convention Agenda

June 9-13, 2018


USSTRATCOM U.S. Army Ball


VFW has teamed up with Ace Hardware

Memorial Day in an effort to mark as many veterans’ graves as possible.


Cosco Veteran Discounts


Tribute to the Fallen.


MavVet Fair

UNO’s Student Veteran Organization (SVO) in connection with the UNO’s Office of Military and Veteran Services


Dennis Michael Sweeney


Remember the Fallen Towers Event


Teacher who slammed military as ‘lowest of our low’ in profane rant is fired


2018 Nebraska Female Veterans Flight

Monday, September 24, 2018


Veterans Memorial Ride Across Nebraska

Sponsored by VFW Riders Post 10648 Princeton, Nebraska


Free Legal Services for Veterans

Free Legal Services for Veterans


VA Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War


2018 National Convention


Those 97-year-old's are always on their phones...


ANNUAL NEBRASKA VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS GOLF TOURNAMENT 2018

September 7, 2018 (Friday)


VA Welcome Kit LIVE


The Home Depot (HD) has opened their Community Impact Grant for 2018


Descendant of Omaha Indian chief straddles two Omahas

Dr. Rudi Mitchell, VFW Post 1581 member


2-2-18 Veteran Legislative Day - State Capitol


Navy set to commission USS Omaha


COMBAT CAMERA: THE WOMEN BEHIND THE LENS

There is a quickly approaching exhibition opportunity for current and former women Combat Photographers serving in all branches of the U.S. Military.


Central Nebraska Veterans Memorial

A project Veterans Service Clubs are working on in Central Nebraska.


Teacher that trashed all military members issues response to backlash; under investigation

Gregory Salcido


VFW Nebraska Resource Web Page


National Chaplain of the Year Award


2018 Veteran's Legislative Day


2018 Calendar Winners


CarStar, car giveaway to a Veteran


WWII soldier's remains arrive in Omaha to be identified


Lowe's new Military Discount Program


National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2017 UPDATE


A World War II soldier was found after 70 years and returned to the US for burial.

R.I.P Hero


Local veterans given free cars


VA Flu program/partnership with Walgreens

VA flu shots


Veterans Affairs to Hold Open Houses Nov. 1; Event Kicks Off Nationwide ‘Veterans Month’

The goal is to raise awareness about the VA’s programs and services


Veterans Day Proclamation


PJ Pajerski Passed Away

January 21, 1939 - October 16, 2017


VA Veterans Town Hall Sept. 28, 2017 at the Ralston American Legion Hall, Ralston, NE

American Legion Post 473


Crawfish Cajon Boil Benefit

Donations to the VFW Post 4688 Scholarship fund in PJ Pajerski’s name


VFW Disaster Relief Donation Guidance

VFW’s Emergency Relief Fund


VFW Offers Hurricane Harvey Support

devastation in the wake of Hurricane Harvey continues in Texas


The last of the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders from World War II turns 102 years old

Retired Lt. Col. Richard “Dick” Cole turned 102.


New Navy working uniform rollout starts this fall

New Navy working uniform rollout starts this fall


Voice of Democracy, Patriot’s Pen and Scout of the Year programs

Voice of Democracy, Patriot’s Pen and Scout of the Year programs


Commander-in-Chief-prayers of support for those in the path of Hurricane Harvey

On behalf of the Commander-in-Chief, thank you for your outpouring of prayers of support for those in the path of Hurricane Harvey - currently impacting Texas and Louisiana..


Not Your Grandfather's VFW


Offutt construction projects in full swing

new dormitory for Offutt Airmen


open house at the Grand Island VA Medical Center


Grand Island VA Medical Center

Open House


Trump signs ‘Forever GI Bill,’ boosting aid to student vets

President Donald Trump signed an expansion of veterans education benefits


VA - Veterans' Town Hall Meeting

Nebraska Veterans Resource Committee will provide a special presentation.


MEMBERS ONLY INSTRUCTIONS - VFW NE

VFW NE new website (vfwne.com) has a new section for members only, You can find MEMBERS ONLY INSTRUCTIONS HERE.


The Warrior Caste

America increasingly relies on a small group of multigenerational military families to fight its wars. That’s a problem.


Gun Trouble


'We are at war and people don't even know': Inside the divide between the military and the rest of America that's wider than it's ever been

"At the time, I was shocked," she told Business Insider. "We are at war — and people don't even know or care."


Vietnam Veteran Welcome Home Ceremony


Let’s Turn America’s Military-Industrial Complex Into A Science-Industrial Complex

Many Americans subscribe to the annoying belief that our nation’s military-industrial complex is the surest way to remain the wealthiest and leading superpower in the world. After all, it’s worked for the last century, pro-military supporters love to point out.


Military Cyber Operations to Be Revamped After Long Delay


Wings of Freedom 2017 Nationwide Tour visiting  Nebraska.

A living history display of the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, Consolidated B-24 Liberator, B25 Light Bomber, and P 51 fighter


All American VFW NE Posts

All American VFW NE Posts


Trump’s Breakthrough for Veterans

One of President Trump’s most important promises throughout the campaign was to ensure that American veterans receive the respect and care they deserve.


VFW Annual Golf Tournament


Donald Trump Signs Bill to Extend Veterans Choice Program

Bill to Extend Veterans Choice Program


Voice of Democracy and Patriots Pen 2017-2018 forms


VA Hospital in Washington D.C. Is Dirty, Disorganized, Inspector Finds

VA Hospital in Washington D.C.


VFW Website Solution Program

VFW Website Solution program is geared to assist Posts and Departments


Click on the title below to read the full article on the VFW National website.

National Publications Contest Winners Announced for 2023-24


VFW Honors the Nation's Gulf War Veterans


Country Music Superstar Joins VFW in Asking America to 'Return the Favor'


VFW Announces Third Annual Day of Service


VFW Honors National Vietnam War Veterans Day


New Course Spotlights '15 Things Veteran Service Officers Want You To Know'


VFW Announces Top Teachers in National Contest


VFW National Commander Addresses SXSW Boycott over US Army Sponsorship


VFW Now Accepting Applications for its Annual Youth Scholarship Contests


Levin Receives VFW Congressional Award


VFW Calls on Congress to 'Meet the Challenge' for Veterans


VFW 2024 National Youth Scholarship Winners Named


VFW Celebrates Women's History Month


VFW DAV and PVA Release Independent Budget Recommendations for the Department of Veterans Affairs


VFW Action Alert: Claim Sharks Are Illegal


VFW Washington Conference App Now Available


VFW Celebrates National Black History Month


VFW Expresses Condolences, Concerns for Troops in Middle East After Deadly Drone Attack


$1.3M Donated by Sport Clips Haircuts for VFW Help A Hero Scholarships for Veterans


VFW Honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Legacy


VFW Announces Annual Publications Contest


Season's Greetings from the VFW


Happy Birthday, Space Force!


VFW Director Receives Department of Defense Patriot Award


Wounded Warrior Project Awards Grant to VFW Pre-Discharge Claims Service


VFW Honors America's Iraq War Veterans


VFW Remembers Pearl Harbor


VFW Action Alert: Stop Claim Sharks Now


Thankful for the Life We Live


Celebrating Those Who Have Worn the Nation's Uniform


Happy Birthday, Marines!


VFW Ramps Up Efforts to Combat 'Claim Sharks'


VFW, SVA Name 2023/2024 Student Veterans for Legislative Fellowship


VFW Celebrates National Native American Heritage Month Observance


VFW Uncases Its Colors Again on Guantanamo Bay


Happy Birthday US Navy!


Youth Essay Deadline Quickly Approaching


Ten Years of Supporting Veterans Continues When You 'Help A Hero' at Your Local Sport Clips Haircuts


VFW Still Serving Those Who Serve Around the World


Happy National VFW Day!


VFW Calls on Sen. Tommy Tuberville to Lift Hold on Military Promotions


3M Lawsuit Ends in Victory for Veterans


Happy Birthday US Air Force!


VFW Commemorates Hispanic Heritage Month


VFW Commemorates National POW/MIA Recognition Day


VFW Launches Exclusive Gaming League for Veterans


Have You Forgotten?


Deadline for VFW Student Veteran Advocates Nears


VFW, Sport Clips Award Nearly $750,000 to Student Veterans


Applications Open for 2023-2024 VFW-SVA Legislative Fellowship


Post News

Important Info for Post9844 Members

District #9 Meeting at Yutan

The District #9 meeting was held at the Yutan Country Club.

Celebration of Girls Basketball Championship

The Yutan VFW held a celebration for the State Championship of the Yutan Girls Basketball Team.

Statewide News

News & Info from your department

2021 Veterans benefit distribution for Nebraska

2021 National Convention update

National News

Important info from National VFW

National Publications Contest Winners Announced for 2023-24

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) has announced the winners of the 2024 National Publications Contest. More th...

VFW Honors the Nation's Gulf War Veterans

WASHINGTON - More than three decades later, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) continues to pay tribute to the nearly 700,000 mili...