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As the guardians of freedom who have come before, we proudly welcome today's military service members into our ranks, joining an elite brotherhood and sisterhood defined by courage, sacrifice, and unwavering duty. Across generations, our bond has been forged on the battlefield—whether in the Persian Gulf, Korea, Kosovo, the war on terrorism, or peacekeeping missions around the world. Your bravery and dedication have shaped history and strengthened the cause of global peace. Today, as we stand together, past and present, we honor the legacy of service and commit ourselves to the ongoing mission of defending and preserving freedom.
 

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As yesterday's defenders of freedom...

 ...we want to welcome today's military service members into our ranks to become part of our elite group.

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Get Maximum PACT Act Benefits: Aug. 9 Is the Deadline to Get Pay Backdated to 2022

Veterans or their survivors who want to file benefit claims for a toxic exposure-related medical condition under the PACT Act need to do so -- or declare their intent to -- by Aug. 9

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VFW Honors America's Service Members This Armed Forces Day

WASHINGTON - May 17 is Armed Forces Day, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) joins a thankful nation in proudly honoring our na...

Ace Hardware Honors Memorial Day with Nationwide Tribute to Veterans

OAK BROOK, IL, -- In honor of Memorial Day,

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That the purpose of this Corporation shall be fraternal, patriotic, historical, charitable, and educational: to preserve and strengthen comradeship among its members; to assist worthy comrades; to perpetuate the memory and history of our dead; and to assist their widows and orphans; to maintain true allegiance to the Government of the United States of America, and fidelity to its Constitution and laws; to foster true patriotism; to maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom, and to preserve and defend the United States from all her enemies.