Veterans News Bureau

Here are some of today's top stories and happenings at IAVA. Headlines Bush tells military cause is 'just and right' Israel Halts Attack Briefly to Allow Aid Into Gaza Economists Warm to Government Spending but Debate Its Form Iraq U.S. troops’ role changes with new year: Security agreement ...

By National Commander David K. Rehbein   Historically, American Legion posts have gone above and beyond the call of duty by helping not only The American Legion Family, but entire communities that were devastated by natural disasters. read more Go to Source

Christine E. Oldham and Tom Evanov recently received training for the new State of Arkansas VFW WebCOM Blog. More information will follow as we get acquainted with the software. This new tool will add new technology for fast "up to date" information for our veterans. It's look is more ...

The new Clever, MO Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 12078 will be instituted on January 17 at 2:00 p. m. at the Clever, Mo fire Station. Past National Commander Jim Mueller will be the instituting officer. Clever Mayor Trisha Elam and State Representative Jay Wasson will be attending the ...

WASHINGTON (Jan. 6, 2009) -- For veterans struggling financially due to a job loss or decreased income, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers an assortment of programs that can relieve the costs of health care or provide care at no cost. "With the downturn in the economy, VA ...

The New Melle VFW recently completed a slight remodel to one of their post home walls and wished to share it with all. Photos and a story about it are on the New Melle WebLog at www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/post5651. Go to Source

Received today three communications from National Headquarters. They are posted here in printable pdf form. Just click on the link and the pdf form will open and you can then print . January National General Orders National Headquarters Bulletin VFW Planning Calendar of Meetings and Events Go to Source

Cpl. Jaimey C. Syvruv, motor transportation mechanic, Combat Logistics Battalion 2, 1st Marine Logistics group, helps an Iraqi soldier trouble shoot a heater problem on a Humvee during the first Iraqi partnership at the Iraq camp, Dec. 31, 2008. "This is the first time we worked with Iraqi Soldiers ...

My name is Mike Weicht, Senior Vice Commander at VFW Post 5651 in New Melle, MO. I also work for Schneider Graphics in O'Fallon, MO. We recently created a wall mural for the Post honoring past and present Post members. The wall mural measures 8' tall X 34' wide ...

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6, 2009 - For veterans struggling financially due to a job loss or decreased income, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers an assortment of programs that can relieve the costs of health care or provide care at no cost. ... Go to Source