ABOUT US

The VFW traces its roots back to 1899 when veterans of the Spanish-American War (1898) and the Philippine Insurrection (1899-1902) founded local organizations to secure rights and benefits for their service: Many arrived home wounded or sick. There was no medical care or veterans' pension for them,and they were left to care for themselves.
 
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In their misery, some of these veterans banded together and formed organizations with what would become known as the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. After chapters were formed in Ohio, Colorado and Pennsylvania, the movement quickly gained momentum. By 1915, membership grew to 5,000; by 1936, membership was almost 200,000. 

Since then, the VFW's voice had been instrumental in establishing the Veterans Administration, creating a GI bill for the 20th century, the development of the national cemetery system and the fight for compensation for Vietnam vets exposed to Agent Orange and for veterans diagnosed with Gulf War Syndrome. In 2008, VFW won a long-fought victory with the passing of a GI Bill for the 21st Century, giving expanded educational benefits to America's active-duty service members, and members of the Guard and Reserves, fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan. 

The VFW also has fought for improving VA medical centers services for women veterans.

Besides helping fund the creation of the Vietnam, Korean War, World War II and Women in Military Service memorials, the VFW in 2005 became the first veterans' organization to contribute to building the new Disabled Veterans for Life Memorial, which opened in November 2010.

Annually, the nearly 2 million members of the VFW and its Auxiliaries contribute more than 8.6 million hours of volunteerism in the community, including participation in Make A Difference Day and National Volunteer Week. 

From providing over $3 million in college scholarships and savings bonds to students every year, to encouraging elevation of the Department of Veterans Affairs to the president's cabinet, the VFW is there.

Statewide News

News & Info from your department

Vietnam Veterans - Welcome Home!

The United State of America Vietnam War Commemoration is holding a Welcome Home event at the National Mall in Washington DC on May 11th to 13th 2023.

Centennial Celebration

The VFW Department of Virginia is turning 100 this year and we are celebrating across the state with our members. Come join us at one of seven locations with food, fun, music and giveaways.

National News

Important info from National VFW

VFW Now Accepting Applications for its Annual Youth Scholarship Contests

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is now accepting entries for its 78th annual 2024-2025 Voice of Democracy an...

Levin Receives VFW Congressional Award

WASHINGTON -The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) presented its 2024 Congressional Award to Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) for his steadfast...

Announcements

 VFW Posts & Auxiliary Meetings of the month
 392 1st Tuesday 7pm                     Aux 1st Tuesday 7pm                   
 1211 1st Thursday 7pm
 2296 4th Wednesday 730pm                   
 2582 1st Tuesday 7pm                   
 2894 2nd Wednesday 7pm            Aux 2nd Tuesday 7pm
 3160 2nd Thursday 7pm               
 4411 3rd Thursday 7pm                Aux 3rd Thursday 7pm
 4809 2nd Monday 7pm                 Aux 1st Monday 7pm
 8545 2nd Wednesday 7pm             
12217 1st of the Wednesday 7pm 
    
 
Pup Tents Meetings of the month
 1 3rd Tuesday    VFW Post 3160
 2 1st Tuesday     VFW Post 4809
 9 2nd Tuesday    VFW Post 392
 11 3rd Tuesday   VFW Post 4411
 
May 9, 2024 VFW Post 392 BLOOD DRIVE 1300-1800
2408 Bowland Pkwy Virginia Beach, Va 23454
 
May 11, 2024 VFW District 2 Meeting @ VFW Post 4809 5728 Bartee St., Norfolk
0900 Joint Opening
0915 Post and Auxiliary Meeting
- Nominations and Elections
1100 Joint Installation of Officer
Social to follow.
 
March 30, 2024, at RICHMOND RACE WAY NASCAR XFINITY RACE starts at 130pm.
Big American Flag Unfurl People who signs up will receive a NASCAR challenge coin. Minimum of 75 people is needed but, more would be great.  Veterans, Auxiliary, family members and friends are welcome to join and have fun.  Click on link below to purchase tickets.
 

 
June 12-16, 2024, State Convention, Fort Magruder Hotel and Conference Center, 6945 Pocahontas Trail, Williamsburg, VA: phone 757-220-2250. Room Rates are $139.00 per night.
 
July 27 - Aug 1, 2024 National Convention, Louisville, Kentucky Times TBD
 
VFW District 2 Post Commander's Quarterly report to the District Commander is under Resource to get a copy
 

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