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‘I Saw Too Many People Struggle …’ Earl Jackson, 48, reflected back on his work. The veterans he’s helped. The stories he’s heard. Plenty of clients came to mind for the VFW Accredited Service Officer. But one stood out. “I was helping a transitioning member overseas who thought he’d waited too long to start his claim,” Jackson said. “Months after we submitted it, he reached out. He received a favorable rating and said it gave his family peace of mind during a difficult time. Moments like that remind me w...

Tee Time Members of VFW Post 6181 in Ashland City, Tennessee, celebrated America’s 250th birthday in July by launching its own golf tournament at nearby Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Held at the Cole Park Golf Course, an 18-hole championship facility in Fort Campbell, about 47 miles north of Ashland City, the tournament hosted more than 50 participants and raised $2,500 for programs for veterans at VFW Post 6181 and its American Legion counterpart. "It was a great day for all that cam...

‘It’s Like a Digital Command Center’ One VFW member gained attention at the 2026 VFW National Convention in Reno, Nevada, with an app designed to ignite the motivation to complete tasks. Marine veteran and VFW Post 3559 member Alex Kruger-Dobrota wanted to find an interactive way for VFW members to get involved with their Posts, engage legislatively and build new bonds. Badger: Operation Gamify, a free to join, augmented reality web application, developed by Kruger-Dobrota, allows users to find and particip...

‘It Was an Honor to Welcome These Soldiers to our Community’ VFW Post 11999 in Cloudcroft, New Mexico, celebrated a successful Independence Day season, highlighted by the Post’s leadership role in the local July Fourth parade, continued support of visiting service members and the completion of its signature annual Mountain Assault retreat benefiting soldiers and their families from the Fort Bliss Soldier Recovery Unit. While supporting Cloudcroft’s Christmas in July Jamboree, Post Commander Paul Benshoof recognized the many Post m...

'Broken' by the Military He Turned to the VFW Sub-zero temperatures. Running up to 15 miles a day. Shouldering 100-pound rucksacks across unforgiving terrain. It was all part of the job for Stevie Wonder Houston, 52. But after six years, the job took its toll. “Being in the Army, especially in Fairbanks, Alaska, is difficult on the body,” he explained. Today, Houston grapples with several service-connected conditions, including degenerative disc disease, tinnitus and sleep apnea. Between the ringing in his ears, tro...

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