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As yesterday's defenders of freedom, we want to welcome today's military service members into our ranks to become part of our elite group.

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Virginia Veterans Foundation

The Virginia Veterans Foundation is the official 501(c)3 foundation for the VFW Department of Virginia. Its mission is to support the programs and operations of the Department and to support the military, veterans of the military, and their families.

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WELCOME TO DEPARTMENT OF VIRGINIA

No One Does More For Veterans
Welcome to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Virginia! We are committed to serving those who are in the military, those who have served, and their families. We also have a long history of serving our communities. We hope you find what you need on this website and invite you to contact us if needed. 
 

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Raffle Calendar drawings are held each Thursday for the period Friday thru Thursday.  Results will be posted here.
 
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As yesterday's defenders of freedom...

 ...we want to welcome today's military service members into our ranks to become part of our elite group.

WWII, Korean War, Vietnam War, Persian Gulf War, Kosovo, War in Afghanistan, War in Iraq, War on Global Terror and other Peace-Keeping Expeditionary Campaigns throughout the globe.

Assistance & Benefits

Assistance & Benefits

The Veterans of Foreign Wars is dedicated

 to supporting those who sacrifice so much for this country, veterans, service members in the US Armed Forces, and their families and continues to be a voice for returning and currently deployed service members and their families.

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Statewide News

News & Info from your department

Suicide Prevention and Awareness Week

As we enter Suicide Prevention and Awareness Week (continuing throughout the month of September), I want to take a moment to speak directly to each of you, not just as your Commander, but as a fellow veteran who understands the weight many of us carry.

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June - August 2025 Department Newspaper

New Virginia Veteran Newspaper Released

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National News

Important info from National VFW

VFW, SVA Announce 2025/2026 Legislative Fellowship Selectees

WASHINGTON - The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), together with Student Veterans of America (SVA), is pleased to announce its selec...

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VFW to Washington Post - Veterans' Disability Benefits are Not 'Loopholes' to Exploit

To the Editors of The Washington Post,

Your recent article, "How some veterans exploit $193 billion VA program, due to lax controls" (Octobe...

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OUR MISSION

That the purpose of this Corporation shall be fraternal, patriotic, historical, charitable, and educational: to preserve and strengthen comradeship among its members; to assist worthy comrades; to perpetuate the memory and history of our dead; and to assist their widows and orphans; to maintain true allegiance to the Government of the United States of America, and fidelity to its Constitution and laws; to foster true patriotism; to maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom, and to preserve and defend the United States from all her enemies.