NEWS

Here is our monthly news letter called the Scuttlebutt:

June 2023 Scuttlebutt
 
 

Looking for someone to help keep the website up to date.  Must be a VFW member.  Contact Troy Post at ADJ@vfw7824.org

Next meeting is 8 June 2023 at 1900.

 If you need assistance with a claim contact the VSO office at 360-696-4583 or email at Vancouvervso@vfwwa.org

You may also stop by at VA, Bldg 15, room 112,1601 E 4th Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98661 from 8:30 to 3:30pm Monday through Thursday. lunch from 11:00am-11:30am
 
https://www.va.gov/

Under this website Veterans can file claims, look up DD-214, Find necessary forms to apply for everything related to the VA.

Apply and check on G.I Bill.
This website is for scheduling appointments at the VA, EMAIL Doctors, refill meds. Also allows Veterans to share their medical records with doctors outside the VA.
The VA is moving more and more in the 21st century and more services are online than in person. The VA is targeting the next group of Veterans who were brought up using computers since elementary school.
Please set up and account for both websites so you are in control of your care and benefits.
 
Passed down from Washington State Quartermaster/Adjutant
 
 

Click on the title below to read the full article on the VFW National website.

VFW and Columbia University Announce Military Transition Collaboration


A Thanksgiving Message from the VFW


VFW Joins TikTok's 'Veteran Voices' Initiative


VFW Action Alert: Pass the Dole Act Now


Message from the VFW National Commander on General Election Results


VFW Reminds Americans that Freedom Isn't Free


Happy Birthday, Marines!


VFW Announces National Initiative with the Grunt Style Foundation to Address Veterans' Mental Health Needs


VFW Honors National Native American Heritage Month


VFW Action Alert: Keep TAP Promotion Act in Defense Bill


VFW, SVA Announce 2024/2025 Legislative Fellowship Selectees


VFW Celebrates the Navy's 249th Birthday


VFW Thanks Members Still Serving in the Wake of Disaster


Sport Clips Haircuts Launches Annual 'Help A Hero' Campaign to Raise $1.5 Million for Veteran Scholarships through Nov. 16


VFW Teams Up with Vetrepreneur to Aid Vets in Business Ownership


VFW Day: Celebrate the Legacy


VFW Applauds Congress Passing Emergency Appropriations for VA


Until They All Return Home


VFW Wishes the US Air Force a Happy 77th Birthday


VFW Honors National Hispanic Heritage Month


Always Remember


VFW Readies for Annual September Legislative Conference


VFW Remembers the End of the Afghanistan War


VFW Admonishes Former President for Medal of Honor Remarks


VFW Awards Nearly $750,000 in Scholarships to Student Veterans


Applications Open for 2024-2025 VFW-SVA Legislative Fellowship


VFW Takes Exception With Service Record Embellishment


VFW Pleased to See Veterans Return to the General Election


Farewell Message from Immediate Past Chief Duane Sarmiento


VFW Elects Al Lipphardt as New National Commander


VFW Outraged Over American Flag and Monument Desecrations in Washington, DC


VFW Bestows Esteemed John A. Biedrzycki Award


Humana and VFW Continue Collaborative Effort to Address Health-Related Social Needs for Veterans


VFW Action Alert: Support the Sen. Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Act


VFW Commemorates the Korean Armistice Agreement


VFW at the Starting Gate for the 125th National Convention


VFW Action Alert: Vote Yes to Include the Major Richard Star Act in the NDAA


VFW National Commander Denounces Political Violence


VFW Celebrates the 248th Birthday of America


Happy Birthday Army ... and to the Flag You Carry


New Study Links Cancers to Camp Lejeune Water Contamination


VFW Action Alert: Pass H.R. 8371


VFW Commemorates D-Day in Normandy on 80th Anniversary


VFW Kicks Off 125th Anniversary Commemoration


VFW Honors LGBTQ Veterans' Service to Nation


VFW Remembers Our Fallen


Ace Hardware Honors Fallen Heroes with 1 Million American Flags Donation


VFW Celebrates Armed Forces Day


VFW Expresses Concern Over Erroneous VA Bonuses


Cornerstone Caregiving Donates More than $100,000 to the VFW