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1,200 free meals offered while supplies last

Milford. The Center for Developmental Disabilities (CDD) and local veterans’ groups are offering food boxes through the USDA Farmers to Families program.


America had never been so gravely wounded

From the Pike County Courier Pearl Harbor remembered: Community joins with military groups to honor those lost 77 years ago


Autumn Baker wins Voice of Democracy essay contest

From the Pike County Courier Milford. Autumn's essay was submitted to the Pennsylvania Veterans of Foreign Wars District 20, which includes Pike, Monroe, Carbon, and North Hampton counties, and emerged the winner. She was one of 23 students chosen out of 3,700 essays from all over the state. Autumn will represent the district in the Department of Pennsylvania’s contest.


Nesquehoning volunteers work together to clean up cemetery

Nesquehoning volunteers work together to clean up the cemetery


As VA hospital threatened with closure, veterans warn community caregivers aren’t prepared to treat them


September 11th Service

Nesquehoning VFW 9/11 service: ‘Americans came together that day


VA Disability Claims Backlog Spiked to 300,000 During Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a backlog of about 300,000 new disability claims at the Department of Veterans Affairs, the head of the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) said Tuesday


Autumn Baker wins Voice of Democracy essay contest

Milford. Autumn's essay was submitted to the Pennsylvania Veterans of Foreign Wars District 20, which includes Pike, Monroe, Carbon, and North Hampton counties, and emerged the winner. She was one of 23 students chosen out of 3,700 essays from all over the state. Autumn will represent the district in the Department of Pennsylvania’s contest.


1,200 free meals offered while supplies last

Milford. The Center for Developmental Disabilities (CDD) and local veterans’ groups are offering food boxes through the USDA Farmers to Families program.


America had never been so gravely wounded

From the Pike County Courier Pearl Harbor remembered: Community joins with military groups to honor those lost 77 years ago


Autumn Baker wins Voice of Democracy essay contest

From the Pike County Courier Milford. Autumn's essay was submitted to the Pennsylvania Veterans of Foreign Wars District 20, which includes Pike, Monroe, Carbon, and North Hampton counties, and emerged the winner. She was one of 23 students chosen out of 3,700 essays from all over the state. Autumn will represent the district in the Department of Pennsylvania’s contest.


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VFW Named as a Beneficiary of Harley-Davidson's 2025 Let's Ride Challenge


VFW Names 2025 Top National Teachers


VFW Honors the Nation's Gulf War Veterans


VFW Announces Fourth Annual Day of Service


VFW Now National Presenting Sponsor of Irreverent Warriors


VFW Joins with Main Street to Provide Financial Education to Veterans


VFW Honors National Vietnam War Veterans Day


VFW Names First Woman Veteran to Lead its National Legislative Efforts


VFW Leaders Prepare for Diplomacy, Troop and DPAA Site Visits


VFW Launches 79th Annual Youth Scholarship Contests


Rep. Van Orden Receives VFW Congressional Award


VFW Chief Demands Lawmakers 'Honor the Contract' with Veterans


VFW Announces 2025 National Scholarship Winners


VFW Honors Women's History Month


VFW Prepares to Deliver 2025 Legislative Priorities to Lawmakers


VFW Calls on Administration, Congress to Stop Indiscriminate Firing of Veterans


'Brothers After War' to Debut Nationwide February 28


VFW Reminds Members to Stay Focused Amid Confusion in the Capital


Leading veterans' groups release Independent Budget Recommendations for the Department of Veterans Affairs


VFW Honors National Black History Month


VFW Remembers Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.


VFW Leaders Kick Off New Year With Troop Visits Abroad


Sport Clips Haircuts Donates $1.33M to VFW for Help A Hero, the Largest Veteran Scholarship Program of its Kind


VFW Celebrates Long Overdue Victory as Dole Act Signed into Law


VFW Urges Vigilance in the Wake of New Years Day Terror Attack


VFW Foundation Warmly Welcomes New Executive Director


VFW Remembers President Jimmy Carter


Seasons Greetings from the VFW


VFW Wishes America's Guardians a Happy 5th Birthday


VFW Reflects on the 13th Anniversary of the End of Iraq War


VFW Remembers Pearl Harbor


VFW and Columbia University Announce Military Transition Collaboration


A Thanksgiving Message from the VFW


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


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1,200 free meals offered while supplies last

Milford. The Center for Developmental Disabilities (CDD) and local veterans’ groups are offering food boxes through the USDA Farmers to Families program.

Autumn Baker wins Voice of Democracy essay contest

From the Pike County Courier Milford. Autumn's essay was submitted to the Pennsylvania Veterans of Foreign Wars District 20, which includes Pike, Monroe, Carbon, and North Hampton counties, and emerged the winner. She was one of 23 students chosen out of 3,700 essays from all over the state. Autumn will represent the district in the Department of Pennsylvania’s contest.

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Important Info for District 20 Members

Nesquehoning volunteers work together to clean up cemetery

Nesquehoning volunteers work together to clean up the cemetery

As VA hospital threatened with closure, veterans warn community caregivers aren’t prepared to treat them

Statewide News

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1,200 free meals offered while supplies last

Milford. The Center for Developmental Disabilities (CDD) and local veterans’ groups are offering food boxes through the USDA Farmers to Families program.

Autumn Baker wins Voice of Democracy essay contest

From the Pike County Courier Milford. Autumn's essay was submitted to the Pennsylvania Veterans of Foreign Wars District 20, which includes Pike, Monroe, Carbon, and North Hampton counties, and emerged the winner. She was one of 23 students chosen out of 3,700 essays from all over the state. Autumn will represent the district in the Department of Pennsylvania’s contest.

National News

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VFW Named as a Beneficiary of Harley-Davidson's 2025 Let's Ride Challenge

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is proud to announce it has been named a beneficiary of the 2025 Harley-Davi...

VFW Names 2025 Top National Teachers

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is proud to announce the selection of the national top three teachers in its...