The History of Memorial Day
Three years after the Civil War ended on May 5, 1868, the head of an organization of Union Veterans -the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR)…
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Blue Water Navy Legislation Moves Forward
VFW Officers Installed for 2018-19
PA VFW 28th Post and Auxiliary District Meeting
Erie VA holds annual volunteers banquet
Army Reserve Celebrates 110 years on April 23
Air Force Reserve Celebrates 70 Years
GI Bill Changes Are Coming
National Vietnam War Veterans Day is March 29
Public Comments sought for Desert Storm Memorial Location
The National Park Service is seeking public comment about where the new VFW-supported National Desert Storm Memorial should be located in Washington, D.C. Of the…
Anniversary of the Invasion of Iraq
On March 19, 2003, President George Bush launched the invasion of Iraq. Nearly 4,500 service members were killed in more than the almost nine years…
In Memory Ceremony On The National Mall
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF) application deadline for Vietnam veterans to be honored at the 2018 In Memory ceremony on the National Mall is…
The Veterans Corner
The month of March has many important dates. Here are just a few: March 3, Navy Reserve birthday (103 years), established in 1915. March 5,…
Department of Defense releases new retention policy
On Thursday, the Department of Defense (DOD) released a new policy memo on retention of nondeployable service members. The policy comes as DOD reports approximately 286,000…
It’s Tax Time Again
It’s that time of the year to do your taxes. It is also the same time that scammers are out trying to get your hard…
Drivers needed to transport vets to Pittsburgh VA hospital
At The VAVS meeting held at the Erie VA last Tuesday, many important topics were discussed. It was made known that the Erie VA is…
Pennsylvania VFW Holds 54th Mid Winter Conference
The Pennsylvania VFW held its 54th Mid Winter Conference over the weekend in Gettysburg. Besides the regular business sessions, the highlight was the Annual…
45th Anniversary of the Signing of Paris Peace Accord
Signed on Jan. 27, 1973, the Paris Peace Accord was intended to finally end the Vietnam War, which had cost the lives of thousands of…
Upcoming Events for Veterans and Family
The founder of Boots On Ground will be at Titusville VFW Post 5958 at 5:30 p.m. Thursday. The post is located at 206 St. Johns…
Voice of Democracy and Patriots Pen Awards and Banquet
The VFW 28th District (Crawford, Erie and Mercer Counties) held its VOD (Voice of Democracy) and Patriots Pen Awards and Banquet on Saturday at VFW…