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VFW Essay Competitions for 26-27 School year are now open!
The essay competitions Patriot's Pen and Voice of Democracy are now open. The theme this year is the same for both competitions, and it is "What a Veteran Taught Me About America".  You can find more information and how to enter each competition in our Programs section on this website! We hope to see a lot of entries this year! 
 

More than a Game: The legacy of the VFW Pool Tournament

In 1968, a friendly challenge to a game of pool was thrown out between VFW members from different parts of Michigan. Now, 56 years later, the VFW Michigan Pool League has attracted hundreds of veterans who compete annually.


State Adjutant shares in-person memory of 1982 DC Vietnam Memorial dedication

VFW Department of Michigan Adjutant & Quartermaster Barry Walter attended the Washington D.C. Vietnam Memorial Dedication on November 13, 1982. Now, 76, Barry recalls being a 35-year-old VFW service officer, witnessing history for his generation of warriors.


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The VFW Enters 127th Year Continuing the Fight for Veterans


The VFW Remembers Our POWs and MIAs


Happy 79th Birthday, United States Air Force


VFW Honors National Hispanic Heritage Month


VFW Action Alert: One More Signature Needed for the Major Richard Star Act


The VFW Remembers and Reflects This Patriot Day


VFW Commemorates Fifth Anniversary of the Afghanistan War Conclusion


2026-2027 VFW-SVA Legislative Fellowship Applications Now Open


VFW Condemns Vandalism of National World War II Memorial


VFW Claims Clinic, Health Fair Deliver Critical Services at 127th National Convention


VFW Celebrates the Coast Guard's 236th Birthday


VFW Mourns the Loss of Past Commander-in-Chief R.D. 'Bulldog' Smith Jr.


VFW Elects Cory Geisler as National Commander


VFW Presents Acclaimed John A. Biedrzycki Award


Uniting for Veterans Marks Most Successful Year Since VFW-Humana Collaboration Began in 2018


VFW Commemorates 73 Years of the Korean Armistice Agreement


VFW Rolls Into Reno for its 127th National Convention


VFW Encouraged As TCAVA House Vote Postponed


VFW Action Alert: Tell Congress to VOTE NO on Reducing Benefits for Future Veterans


VFW Day of Service Sets New Record with Nearly 2,700 Events


VFW Celebrates 250 Years of Freedom and Democracy


VFW Defends Longstanding Tradition of Political Satire While Opposing Cuts to Veterans' Earned Benefits


Congress Can't Do Its Own Job, Much Less Determine Veteran Disability Status


VFW Honors 251 Years of Army Service and Sacrifice


VFW Action Alert: Tell Congress to Oppose Veterans' Benefit Cuts


VFW Strongly Opposes Disability Benefit Cuts Included in Proposed Take Care of America's Veterans Act


VFW Remembers Past Commander-in-Chief John Furgess


Oracle Provides VFW Foundation with $160,000 to Aid Veterans Service


VFW Honors LGBTQ+ Veterans' Service to Nation


VFW Highlights Importance of Mental Health This National PTSD Awareness Month


VFW Celebrates New Alternative Therapy Trial


VFW Applauds Federal Court Ruling Against Veterans Guardian


VFW Mourns the Loss of Diane Carlson Evans, Vietnam Women's Memorial Founder


Memorial Day Reminds Us Freedom Isn't Free


Ace Hardware and VFW Continue Memorial Day Tradition with Annual Flag Giveaway


250 Years of Freedom: Made Possible by America's Veterans


VFW Honors America's Service Members This Armed Forces Day


VFW Mourns the Loss of Past Commander-in-Chief Edward S. Banas Sr.


Winners of VFW Publication Contest Announced


Burger King Franchisees to Spend May Giving Back to Veterans


VFW Honors Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month


VFW Applauds Supreme Court Decision Reaffirming Accountability for Contractors


VFW Commends White House Executive Order Advancing Research, Access to Emerging Treatments


VFW Applauds VA for Resuming Electronic Health Record Rollout in Michigan


VFW Names 2026 Top National Teachers


VFW 2026 National Youth Scholarship Winners Announced


VFW Honors the Nation's Gulf War Veterans


VFW Announces Fifth Annual Day of Service


VFW to Crown 2026 National Youth Essay Winners Live


VFW Commends Bravery and Expertise of Operation Epic Fury Aircrew and Rescue Personnel


Statewide News

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More than a Game: The legacy of the VFW Pool Tournament

In 1968, a friendly challenge to a game of pool was thrown out between VFW members from different parts of Michigan. Now, 56 years later, the VFW Michigan Pool League has attracted hundreds of veterans who compete annually.

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State Adjutant shares in-person memory of 1982 DC Vietnam Memorial dedication

VFW Department of Michigan Adjutant & Quartermaster Barry Walter attended the Washington D.C. Vietnam Memorial Dedication on November 13, 1982. Now, 76, Barry recalls being a 35-year-old VFW service officer, witnessing history for his generation of warriors.

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National News

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The VFW Enters 127th Year Continuing the Fight for Veterans

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - On Sept. 29 the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) proudly commemorates VFW Day, marking 127 years of unwavering se...

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The VFW Remembers Our POWs and MIAs

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - On this National POW/MIA Recognition Day, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) solemnly renews its sacred commitm...

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