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When Americans raise their right hand and volunteer to serve, this Nation makes a solemn promise: If they are wounded, become ill, or die in service, America will care for them and their families. #VFWDC2026 #VFWTestimony #HonorTheContract

VFW and VFW Auxiliary members and supporters from across the country are on Capitol Hill this week, meeting with members of Congress and urging them to vote NO on H.R. 9237, the Take Care of America's Veterans Act. #HonorTheContract #VFW #VeteranBenefits #VeteranAdvocacy #AdvocacyInAction

ICYMI VFW National Legislative Service Deputy Director Gregg Orto testified before the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization during an oversight hearing, “PACT Act Implementation: Modernizing VA Disability Claims Through Effective Technology,” urging VA and Congress to prioritize a fully integrated, veteran-centered claims system that improves access to earned benefits, and stressing that AI must enhance the work of VA employees while preserving the human oversight veterans rely on. Read his remarks: vfw.org/advocacy/natio… Watch the hearing again: youtube.com/live/fzzumzymG… #VFW #Veterans #VeteranAdvocacy

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Supporting the missions means understanding the realities behind it. VFW Jr. Vice Commander Glenn Umberger Jr., @VFW_OfficeDC Executive Director Ryan Gallucci and VFW Department of Europe Sr. Vice Commander Craig Breckheimer recently met with senior enlisted leaders and junior airmen from the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing (AGOW) at Ramstein Air Base to discuss the wing's expeditionary mission, operational demands and the realities of overseas service. Conversations highlighted staffing challenges, housing affordability, spouse employment and other quality-of-life issues affecting military families. The delegation also received a command briefing from @HQUSAFEAFAF, where leaders discussed the command's role in deterring aggression, strengthening NATO partnerships and maintaining combat readiness. Officials similarly addressed staffing shortages, operational tempo and the unique challenges facing overseas service members and their families. Across both visits, common themes emerged, including access to behavioral health care, staffing challenges and operational tempo. The day concluded with a dinner alongside members of VFW Post 10614 in Kaiserslautern. #StillServing #VFW

Happening now: VFW Jr. Vice Commander Glenn Umberger Jr., @VFW_OfficeDC Executive Director Ryan Gallucci and National Legislative Associate Director Joy Craig are attending the House Rules Committee meeting with a delegation from the VFW Department of North Carolina as discussions continue on the Take Care of America's Veterans Act. Follow along: rules.house.gov

🔥 Advocacy in action: More than 50K messages have been sent to Congress through our Action Alert! Thank you to every veteran, family member and supporter who has reached out to their representatives. Together, we’re showing the strength of the VFW community and the power of grassroots advocacy. Join the fight. Tell Congress to REMOVE the disability compensation offset provision from the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act and find a solution that does not place the burden on veterans and their families. Take action today: votervoice.net/VFW/Campaigns/… #HonorTheContract #VFW #Veterans #VeteranAdvocacy #AdvocacyInAction @VFW_OfficeDC

🔥 Strength. Skill. Service. VFW Gold Legacy Life member and @VFWFoundation Board Chairman Sean Kingsbury put all three on display at @TTG_Nooffseason Iowa regionals over the weekend. Competing in eight elite-division fitness and shooting events, Sean showcased the grit, determination and competitive spirit of today’s VFW members. VFW National Commander Carol Whitmore, VFW Foundation staff and VFW Department of Iowa leadership were there to cheer him on every step of the way. #VFW #StillServing #TheTacticalGames #NoOffSeason

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From @USAfricaCommand and @US_EUCOM to U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart, the VFW delegation was on the move! VFW Jr. Vice Commander Glenn Umberger Jr., @VFW_OfficeDC Executive Director Ryan Gallucci and VFW Department of Europe Sr. Vice Commander Craig Breckheimer met with military leaders and service members to discuss mission readiness, quality of life and the unique challenges of serving overseas. Behavioral health, infrastructure and support for military families were recurring themes throughout the day. The VFW also highlighted resources available through accredited VA benefits assistance, the VFW Department of Europe, the Action Corps Story Bank and Combat Tested Gaming. Across every conversation, one message was clear: supporting service members, veterans and their families requires continued advocacy and strong partnerships. #StillServing #VFW

📲 Headed to the 127th VFW National Convention? Download the VFW Events app today so you can stay up-to-date on all the pertinent happenings during convention. We’re looking forward to connecting, see you in Reno! bit.ly/4wHIT97 #VFWConvention

#RememberEveryoneDeployed: Their service, sacrifice and those waiting for them to return home.

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History has a way of repeating itself. The VFW first published this political cartoon in 1933 to oppose cuts to veterans’ earned benefits. More than 90 years later, its message still resonates. 📢 Episode 68 of #StillServing: The VFW Podcast is LIVE - listen to “The Looniest of Times” at vfw.org/Podcast or wherever you get your podcasts. #VFWPodcast #Veterans #HonorTheContract #VeteranAdvocacy #VeteranBenefits @VFW_OfficeDC

This remains true today, just as it did during VFW National Commander Carol Whitmore’s testimony last March: Veterans' benefits are not charity. This is the cost of war. #VFW #Veterans #HonorTheContract #VeteranAdvocacy #VeteranBenefits @VFW_OfficeDC

#TBT to this year's incredible #VFWDayOfService! Together, VFW and VFW Auxiliary members, veterans, military families and community supporters came together to address local needs and demonstrate the continued impact of veterans beyond their military service. 📍 Nearly 2,700 events 🌍 13 countries and territories 🤝 Countless communities impacted 📸 See how veterans and supporters made a difference in communities around the world - take a look back at the impact in our photo gallery! todaysvfw.org/day-of-service… #StillServing #VFW #Veterans #StrongerTogether #CommunityImpact

“For more than 125 years, the VFW has been a fearless advocate for veterans, speaking plainly when elected officials propose policies that threaten the benefits generations of service members have earned through sacrifice. Our opposition to Section 108 reflects that longstanding commitment. Veterans’ benefits are not funding sources or bargaining chips for Congress while they scrounge to score political points.” - VFW National Commander Carol Whitmore vfw.org/media-and-even… #VFW #Veterans #HonorTheContract #VeteranAdvocacy #VeteranBenefits

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From military medicine to recovery efforts and Reserve readiness, yesterday's meetings in Germany underscored the VFW's commitment to advocating for America's service members, veterans and their families. Joined by VFW Jr. Vice Commander Glenn Umberger Jr., @VFW_OfficeDC Executive Director Ryan Gallucci and Department of Europe Sr. Vice Commander Craig Breckheimer, the delegation met with leaders from @LRMC_Landstuhl, @dodpaa Europe Detachment, 7th Mission Support Command and @starsandstripes to strengthen partnerships and address the evolving challenges facing the military and veteran community. Discussions focused on the changing realities of battlefield medicine, including the growing impact of drone warfare on traumatic brain injuries and behavioral health, improving post-deployment recovery, supporting Reserve readiness and quality of life overseas, accounting for missing American service members and identifying new opportunities for the VFW to strengthen partnerships and support military medical, recovery and transition programs throughout Europe. #StillServing #VFW

The VFW urges Congress to remove Section 108 from the Take Care of America's Veterans Act, preserve the integrity of the disability rating system and pass veterans' priorities without reducing earned disability compensation. America's obligation to disabled veterans is not negotiable and should never be treated as a source of savings to pay for other legislation. vfw.org/media-and-even… #VFW #Veterans #HonorTheContract #VeteranAdvocacy #VeteranBenefits