VFW at Work! Archive
Past articles of how VFW has helped America’s defenders and their families.

November 2009

• VA Increased Agent Orange Illnesses Presumptions List
• VFW Makes Up for Missing Pay
• VFW Reaches Out to Military Retirees
• VFW Comes through in Dental Emergency
• VFW Says 'Thanks' With a Hot Meal
• Ladies Auxiliary First-Timers Take to Adopt-a-Unit With Ease

October 2009

• VFW Gives Wheels to Veterans
• Mock Deployment Uses Imagination to Ease Kids' Tension
• Young Veteran's Determination Changes Maine Law
• VFW Huck Finn Day has Kids Gone Fishin'
• VFW Celebrates 110 Years
• And Baby Makes Three...
• VFW Post 1018 Roasts a Pig and Raises Money
• A Mother's Wish is Granted
• VFW Helps Strengthen Family Ties

September 2009

• Agent Orange Linked to New Diseases
• MAP Grant Helps Honor Female Veterans
• VFW Comes Through for Family When Injury Strikes
• Connecting 'Across the Miles'
• Support for Military Only Gets Better
• Military Wife Gets a Hand With House Repairs
• 'Because They Have Been There, Too...'
• VFW Hosts a Fitting Farewell  

August 2009  

• Service Officer Helping Veterans Feel at Peace
• VFW Department of Delaware Connects Dads with Families
• New GI Bill Takes Effect
• Hornaday Makes NASCAR History
• VFW Unmet Needs Solves Major Plumbing Problem for Illinois Military Family
• VFW Goes the Distance for the 844th
• VFW Comes to the Aid of Bronze Star Recipient
• A Soldier's 'Thanks' for VFW "Free Call Days"
• Memorial Day Events Pay Tribute
• VFW Post 1503 Opens Its Doors to Help Ease PTSD

July 2009  

• Rain Didn't Dampen Troops' Fun at Lowe's Motor Speedway
• Helping an Injured Soldier and Family "Stay Afloat"
• Girls Honor Father with Flags
• Young Couple Keeps Voices Fresh in their Minds
• VFW Post Sends Off 114th Fighter Wing
• America's Bravest Enjoy Texas Chili

June 2009  

• VFW Unmet Needs Eases Soldier's Step
• VFW Service Officer Helps Former Unit
• VFW Post Sends Care Packages to Troops Overseas
• NASCAR Racing Champion Ron Hornaday Visits VFW Employees
• VFW Plans Largest Welcome Event 'Since JFK'
• VFW Warriors; Wounded Warrior Home Makeover
• Free Calls Home Ease Family's Worries
• MAP Welcomes Home Same Artillery, Different Faces

May 2009  

• New Veteran Thankful VFW 'Stands Up for the Little Guy'
• Home Cooking Comes to Fort McCoy
• VFW Launches New Wave of Communication
• VFW Racing Hosts Troops from Walter Reed Army Medical Center
• VFW Post Hels Fund Trip of a Lifetime
• VFW Operation Uplink Provides Sentimental Gift for Soldier
• Ladies Auxiliary Hosts Baby Shower for Gold Star Wife
• VFW Helps Family Recover After Fire

April 2009  

• Navy Veteran Receives Overdue Justice
• VFW Entertains Warrior Transition Battalion
• New VFW Service Officer Proudly Takes the Helm at Fort Stewart
• Support Comes Full Circle
• VFW Donations Keep Troops Wired
• Milk Jugs and Coffee Cans Cash In for Calls

March 2009  

• Small Post Pulls Community Together to Provide "Help for Heroes"
• Soldier Spreads the Word of VFW "Free Call Days"
• Tennessee Family Salutes VFW Unmet Needs Program
• Kevin Harvick and Ron Hornaday to Visit Walter Reed Army Medical Center

February 2009  

• VFW Radio to Feature "Outstanding Posts"
• VFW Spreads Christmas Cheer to Wounded Warriors
• Deployed Father Finds Strength in Daughter's Voice
• Revving the Engine for 2009
• Navy Veteran Follows Family Tradition of Veteran Service

January 2009  

• Just to Hear His Voice
• Raising the Bar with VFW
• Rain or Shine, Troops Flock to VFW "Free Call Days"
• VFW Teamwork Sends Off 135th Chemical Co. in a Big Way
• Camping World Lends a Hand for VFW Unmet Needs Families
• Army Veteran Credits VFW Service Officer with Life-Saving Assistance

December 2008  

• Hearing from Her Hero
• New Jersey Job Fair Helps Troops Find Work
• Georgia Grillers Greet Troops
• VFW Unmet Needs Helps Family in Crisis
• 2008 VFW Racing Season Finishes Strong
• VFW Teams Up With Girl Scouts to Bring Sweet Treats to Troops

November 2008  

• Navy Family Day Educates, Entertains
• Kansas Junior High Raises $1,000 in One Week
• Congratulations to Maryland VFW
• VFW NASCAR Program Involves Troops
• VFW Service Officer Gratified by Little Things
• VFW Hosts Daughters of Fallen Soldiers on East Coast Adventure
• A Long-Distance Celebration
• VFW Member Brings Community Support for Former Unit
• West Virginia Ladies Auxiliary Welcomes Home, Sends Off Heroes
• VFW Unites With Patriotic Organizations to Save Veteran's Home

October 2008  

• VFW Member Seizes the Reins of Democracy
• VFW Unmet Needs Helps Family Get Going
• Wichita Post Welcomes Home Adopted Warriors
• More than Just a Day at the Racetrack
• Home is Where the Heart is
• VFW Post Honors Wounded with the "M1 Project"
• Men's Auxiliary Gets Creative to Raise Money for Troops
• VFW Helps Flags Fly High at Kuwait Facility

September 2008  

• Bluegrass Fest Brings in the Green for VFW Home
• VFW Operation Uplink Allows Wounded Soldier to Say "I'm Okay"
• VFW Unmet Needs Helps Wounded Warrior "Keep Going"
• Past, Present Warriors Connect at Miramar
• All in a Day's Work
• VFW Allows Solider to Connect to Family in Germany

August 2008  

• Wounded Warriors Welcomed Home in Kansas
• Arizona Post Raises $18,000 for Free Calls Home
• Vets Wage War on Turkey Population
• Auxiliary Sock Hop Jumps and Jives for a Cure

July 2008  

• VFW Unmet Needs Repairs the Pipes
• VFW Patriotic Photo Contest Winner
• VFW Helps Vets Receive Recognition and Medals
• Moments with Daddy
• Vets Eat for Free in Texas
• "Wounded Warriors" Have a Weekend in Paradise
• VFW Post Answers the Call
• Marine Thankful for VFW "Free Call Day"

June 2008

• Concert and Camaraderie Highlight Armed Forces Day
• VFW Helps Build Playground for Military Families
• VFW Unmet Needs Helps Families from the Start
• Cruising Back to Health with VFW
• Deployed Defender a Proud VFW Advocate
• Pease Greeters Welcome Home Heroes
• VFW Unmet Needs Helps Growing Family
• Simple but Significant Phone Calls
• Small VFW Post Throws BIG Welcome Home Bash

May 2008

• Neighborhood Talent Show Honors American Heroes
• VFW Operation Uplink™ Ensures No Call Left at Sea
• VFW Puts Military Mother Back on the Road
• A Lifetime of Gratitude
• "The Rest of the Story"
• VFW Helps Gulf War Veteran Receive Justice
• Free Phone Cards Helps Family Cope With Quick Deployment
• Navy Veteran Takes Pride in Helping New Veterans
• Army Sergeant Thankful for Free Calls Home
• VFW is "Driving for Our Heroes"

April 2008

• Ohio VFW Post Inspires Community to Honor the Fallen
• Auxiliary Sisters Serve Children and Community
• VFW Completes "Dream House"
• Destination: Front Line
• Mission #1: Get Your Benefits
• VFW Takes Washington Stage
• A Day on the Ocean to Support Our Troops
• VFW Hosts Disabled Veterans Pheasant Hunt
• Pennsylvania VFW Hosts 'American Freedom Concert'
• New Service Officer Looks Forward to Helping Veterans

March 2008

• Fighting Rocket Attacks With Soccer Balls
• The 103rd Honored For Their "Call to Duty"
• VFW Steps in for Military Family
• Chance Meeting Leads to Long Overdue Award for Korean War Hero
• VFW "Warms Up" Family Resource Center at Fort Campbell
• Minneapolis VAMC Supports VFW Operation Uplink™
• VFW Brings Peace of Mind to Worried Daughter
• Small Post Does Big Work

February 2008

• Phone Cards Connect Troops Day and Night
• VFW Collects Toys for Military Families
• VFW Christmas Card Lifts Veterans' Spirits
• Ohio Pizzeria 'Tosses' $12,000 to VFW for Phone Time

January 2008

• VFW Helps Single Parents Through Deployments
• National Guardsman Relieved to Receive Emergency Grant
• Ladies Auxiliary VFW Rallies Support Amputee
• Classic Cars Rally for Free Phone Time
• VFW, New Jersey Honor Veterans in Tributes During 'Veterans of America Day'
• Standing Up for Homeless Veterans
• Trick-or-Treat for Troops
• Soldiers Come as Strangers, Leave as Friends
• VFW "Family" Comes Together to Help

December 2007

• "Hey Daddy, Guess What?"
• VFW Puts Family on the Road Again
• VFW Honors World War I Veteran
• Veteran Grateful for Phone Card "Luxury"
• VFW Supports Troops at All Hours
• Putting the Call Through
• VFW Cruises For a Good Cause
• Now Serving #10,000

November 2007

• Post Opens Youth Center
• Keeping a Promise to the 410th
• State Commander Connects to Every Veteran
• Takin' Care of Business
• VFW Operation Uplink™ Phone Card Connects Grateful Family
• "Honor Flights" Send Veterans to WWII Memorial
• VFW Unmet Needs Helps Iowa Family
• Auxiliary Health Fair Educates Small Northeastern Community
• VFW Helps Child Battling Cancer
• New York Post Focuses on Care Packages
• Wounded Heroes Receive Phone Cards, Welcome Home
• VFW Unmet Needs Helps Military Family

October 2007

• VFW, Girl Scouts Send 'A Little Bit of Home'
• Veteran Greets Returning Servicemembers
• VFW Unmet Needs Helps Family Keep Home
• Georgia VFW Welcomes Every Defender Home
• Flag Video Educates Texas Community
• Mother Cherishes Phone Calls with Son
• For Those About to Rock...We Salute the Troops
• VFW Rushes to Help After Devastating Twister
• An Ounce of Prevention...
• VFW Operation Uplink™ Provides Surprise Phone Call to a Mother
• Service Officer Makes Veterans Her Mission
• Airman says Free Calls Home "Priceless"

September 2007

• South Carolina Post Keeps Military Families Connected
• Kentucky VFW Post Hosts Send-Off Event
• VFW Repairs Bikes for Needy Children
• Massachusetts VFW Posts Support Funeral Caisson Project
• Saying Goodbye from Kuwait
• Young Veteran Takes the Lead in Wisconsin

Past Stories

• Ft. Hood Service Officer Helps Injured Soldier
• VFW Operation Uplink™ Helps Troops Through Tough Times
• VFW Helps Veteran Stabbed at Home
• Response Flows in from Holiday Care Packages
• VFW Helps with "Miraculous" Speed
• A Homecoming to Remember
• VFW Programs Unite to Help Wounded Soldier
• VFW Helps Family Recover From Fire
• VFW Sponsors Morale-Boosting Event for Deploying National Guard
• Daughters Delight in Deployed Mother's Notes Home
• Preserving the Memories of "The Greatest Generation"
• VFW Operation Uplink™ Delights Military Mom
• VFW Donates Computers to Fort Campbell Fisher House
• Service is Key for Nebraska Post
• Operation Kids Deploys from Luke AFB
• "Welcome Back Luau" Attracts Young Members
• Struggling Family Gets VFW Boost
• Minnesota VFW Organizes Heartfelt Escort for Wounded Soldier
• VFW Sponsors Major Military Celebrations
• VFW Surprises Soldier with Lifetime Membership
• VFW Member Returns Precious Memento to Veteran's Family
• Colorado VFW Initiates Landmark Program for Homeless Veterans
• Marine Anxious to Return to Family
• National Guardsman Relieved When VFW Comes Through
• Veterans Volunteer to Ensure Respectful Burial for Comrades
• VFW Comes Through In Time, Hours Before Deployment
• New Hampshire Service Officer Solves a Mystery
• Minnesota VFW "Builds" Support for Troops in Iraq
• VFW Operation Uplink™ Helps Wounded Connect With Home
• Ladies Auxiliary VFW Helps Child Facing Diabetes Diagnosis
• Texas Veteran Warms Up With Unmet Needs Grant
• VFW Service Officer Scores Landslide Victory for WWII Era Veteran
• Three Generations of Defenders in Indianapolis Post
• Diamond's are a Girl's Best Friend
• Always at the Ready to Help Our Veterans
• VFW Operation Uplink™ Delivers Precious Minutes with Ailing Grandfather
• Soldier Looks Forward to "One Big Table"
• Service Officer Speaks the Language of Veterans
• Newlywed Marine Looks Forward to Reunion with Wife
• Unmet Needs Grant Brings Mother to Son's Bedside
• Iowa VFW Helps Parents of Fallen Sailor
• VFW "Sets the Bar High"
• Service Officer Dedicated to "Quality of Life"
• Making Every Day Veterans Day
• Calls from Home Keep Love Going
• Patriotic Boy Dedicates Birthday to Troops
• Iraq Veteran Committed to Personal Touch
• VFW Service Officer "Takes the Leap" for Veteran
• Unmet Needs Helps Family Through Tough Times
• Jerky Worth Fighting For
• Young Family Gets a Helping Hand
• WWII Widow Wins Battle for Benefits
• Soldier Recounts Memories with VFW
• Maryland Post Helps Veteran
• VFW Helps Young Recruit After Tragic House Fire
• "Feel Good Program" Helps Military Family in Need
• Kansas VFW Post Helps Battered Women
• Medical Mistake Causes Soldier to Awaken During Surgery
• VFW Strengthens the Ties That Bind
• Parenting from a World Away
• VFW Helps Young Couple Stay Afloat During Hard Times
• “Home Sweet Home” for Paralyzed Hero
• Turning a House into a Home
• Service Officer Gets to the “Heart of the Matter”
• Taking a “Stand” for the Troops
• VFW ‘Light at End of Tunnel’ for Military Mom
• Wounded Troops Get Much-Needed Break at Maryland Luau
• Maryland VFW Give Wounded Troops a Well-Deserved Break
• Texas Post Serves Community Need
• Widow Finds Heartfelt Way to Remember Fallen Husband
• With Love From Baghdad

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