- A former doctor at a Veterans Affairs hospital in West Virginia was sentenced to 25 years in prison on Monday after pleading guilty to federal charges that he molested three male patients and…
- Department officials have already reported more deaths in January than any other month of the pandemic.
- Lawmakers are concerned that thousands of troops won't get credit for the time served securing the halls of Congress.
- Many of the nation’s 69 living Medal of Honor recipients will be in Boston from Sept. 7-11, the society and the mayor of Boston announced.
- Biden sworn in as 46th president of the United States.
- Dat Tran, the top data and technology official at VA, will serve as acting secretary until Denis McDonough is confirmed.
Latest Air Force News
- Air Force officials say the flyover of three bombers from three different bases will be the first of its kind. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
- Responses varied. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
- The investigation found no evidence suggesting that maintenance inspections, procedures or personnel contributed to the mishap — though it does not address what may have caused the fan blade to break… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
- No paint has been ordered for the new presidential aircraft, leaving it it possible that the iconic blue and gold design may be continued. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
- Recon Marines are working with Air Force pararescue jumpers, known as PJs, along with combat controllers. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
- Hundreds of troops are in isolation in Washington after testing positive for COVID-19. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
VFW at Work
- Just 10 miles off the coast of Dunedin Beach, Fla., in the Gulf of Mexico, exists a Circle of Heroes. It is a tranquil, peaceful place that offers comfort for veterans inclined – and prepared – to visit it. The first-of-its-kind underwater veterans dive memorial was dedicated on Aug. 5. VFW's Junior Vice Commander-in-Chief Fritz […]
- WASHINGTON – Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) hosted 60 wounded warriors, their families and caregivers, and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center staff Dec. 13 for the traditional Aleethia Foundation's Friday Night Dinner at The Capitol Hill Club. "It is an honor to break bread, share stories, and be part of the healing process for […]
- "Service is not just a word to veterans, it's our way of life," said Zachary B. Allman, magistrate and VFW at-large member in West Virginia. "We are protectors of the people, and our tour of duty ends when our heart stops beating. Until then, we will fight." Allman's desire to serve has taken him from […]
- KANSAS CITY, MO. – On Sept. 29, the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. is celebrating its 120th year as our nation's largest and most accomplished combat veterans service organization. In 1899, in a small tailor shop in the heart of Columbus, Ohio, 13 Spanish-American War veterans allied together with a determined resolve to […]
- KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Every Sept. 29, Veterans of Foreign Wars Day is celebrated at Posts and in communities around the world. VFW Day is a day devoted to recognizing our amazing organization and its selfless and committed members worldwide who continue to serve. The VFW has been unwavering in its devotion to veterans, service […]
- Wearing a camouflage robe, Judge Wayne Christian presided over the ceremony for the 500th graduate of the Bexar County Veterans Treatment Court (VTC) in San Antonio on May 6. Created by the Bexar County Commissioners and Criminal District Attorney's Office in 2010, the VTC works to rehabilitate vets instead of having them incarcerated following charges […]