Tax Glitch Affects Veterans
A recent Pentagon audit revealed that more than 130,000 veterans who were medically separated as a result of injuries sustained in combat, and received a…
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The History of Independence Day
Korean War Anniversary – 68 Years Ago
Flag Day celebrated
President Signs Historic Legislation to Improve Vets’ Health Care
Some History Invasion of Normandy known as D-Day
Proper Folding of the American Flag by U.S. Army Regulations
The History of Memorial Day
Blue Water Navy Legislation Moves Forward
H.R. 299, The Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2017, as amended, passed the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs last Tuesday. The VFW-supported bill, which must…
VFW Officers Installed for 2018-19
The Pennsylvania VFW 28th District held its district meeting Sunday, May 6. Officers were nominated, elected and installed for the year 2018-2019. The results are:…
PA VFW 28th Post and Auxiliary District Meeting
The Pennsylvania VFW 28th District & Auxiliary will hold their district meetings on Sunday, May 6, at Hermitage VFW Post 6166. The district meetings will start at 2…
Erie VA holds annual volunteers banquet
The Erie VA Medical Center held its annual volunteers banquet last Saturday. It was held at The Concourse at Union Station. It was reported that…
Army Reserve Celebrates 110 years on April 23
On April 23, 1908, Congress created the Medical Reserve Corps, the official predecessor of the Army Reserve. After World War I , under the National…
Air Force Reserve Celebrates 70 Years
Since President Harry S. Truman called for the formation of the Air Force Reserve in 1948, it has been a critical part of the nation’s…
GI Bill Changes Are Coming
There could be some changes coming for some students utilizing their GI Bill benefits. This past summer, the GI Bill was revamped and improved by…
National Vietnam War Veterans Day is March 29
National Vietnam War Veterans Day is a commemorative holiday in the United States which recognizes the sacrifices that veterans and their families made during the Vietnam…
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…