Across America, the initials VFW are a familiar sight. Emblazoned over entrances to local posts located from small towns in Maine to big cities in California, those three letters symbolize a commitment to the nation both at home and abroad.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW History Recap: 59 years ago today, the Chinese released 57 U.S. prisoners in a propaganda move.
Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW The National Defense: We also talk to VFW's own, Chris Needham, from Washington, D.C. about the recent veterans benefits bill.
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The National Defense: Commander Steve Slauson, of Post 27 out of Wiesbaden, Germany, tells us how a $10,000 VFW Unmet Needs grant helped his Post provide shoes and clothing for the wounded soldiers at the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center.
http://www.thenationaldefense.com/weekly
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Soldiers stationed in Iraq, Afghanistan and Kuwait, please remember you have the opportunity to call the U.S. tomorrow for the full 24 hours of Thanksgiving Day! I hope you all take advantage of this Free Call Day, brought to you by VFW's Operation Uplink and sponsored by Harleysville Insurance. Call your loved ones o...n this day of thanks! Follow the link for details.
http://www.facebook.com/VFWFans?v=app_23
Location:Iraq, Afghanistan & Kuwait (call times are demonstrated in Iraqi time zones)
Time:12:00AM Thursday, November 26th
Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW History Recap: 146 years ago today, Union troops captured Lookout Mountain southwest of Chattanooga, TN as they began to break the Confederate siege of the city.
By Eric Fish | Flint Journal November 24, 2009, 11:59AM LINDEN, Michigan — More than 30 years separate Woody Hogan from his son, Dennis, and another 28 separate Hogan from his grandson, Aaron. ...
For those who are not aware: At all military base theaters, the National Anthem is played before the movie begins...
Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW History Recap: 146 years ago today, the threat of Confederate torpedoes (mines) in the rivers and coastal areas became an increasing menace as the war progressed.
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Don't forget, Thanksgiving is an Operation Uplink Free Call Day for troops overseas!
http://www.facebook.com/VFWFans?v=app_23
Location:Iraq, Afghanistan & Kuwait (call times are demonstrated in Iraqi time zones)
Time:12:00AM Thursday, November 26th
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Eaton Rapids, MI, November 22, 2009 --(PR.com)-- In light of recent news about pressing family care needs of our nation’s active-military, these families should know there is help at the VFW National Home for Children. ...
Military Family Appreciation Week 2009 As we count our blessings this month, America’s Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen and Coast Guardsmen serve day and night around the globe to defend our Nation. We are all very proud of them, and yet we should never forget that none of them do it alone. ...
Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW History Recap: 66 years ago today, American divisions continued to advance inland along the Numa-Numa trail, parallel to the Piva River.
Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW The National Defense: We speak with Harleysville Insurance, sponsors of VFW's Thanksgiving "Free Call Day" for troops stationed overseas. They discuss how their funding for the Free Call Day is possible
www.thenationaldefense.com
The National Defense is the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) military-themed talk-radio program. It is the ONLY nationally syndicated talk show designed around--and for--the men and women serving in today's military forces, as well as America's veterans.
Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW The National Defense: We discuss how the VFW National Home assists American servicemen and women by providing help and resources for their children or spouse during a period of deployment.
www.thenationaldefense.com
The National Defense is the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) military-themed talk-radio program. It is the ONLY nationally syndicated talk show designed around--and for--the men and women serving in today's military forces, as well as America's veterans.
