Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
3601 Beaver Ave Des Moines IA, 50310 Email: iowavfw@gmail.com Website: iowavfw.org |
Phone: 515-255-2139 Last Updated: May 10, 2023 |
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The Veterans of Foreign Wars is an organization of U.S. war veterans, who, as military service members fought in wars, campaigns, and expeditions on foreign land, waters, or airspace. They are the largest and oldest of the war veterans service organization, with the emphasis on providing vital assistance needed for veterans. The VFW has been instrumental in establishing the Veterans Administration, creating the GI Bill, the development of the national cemetery system, and fighting for compensation for Veterans with service induced health conditions. The national organization has local chapters that accept membership, offer resources and provide programming and support, to learn more visit the website.
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