VFW Magazine articles

Recent articles from VFW Magazine

Celebrating a VFW milestone.(command post)(veterans of foreign wars)(American Veterans of Foreign Service)(Column)
November 1, 2004... VFW marks a milestone this month--the 100th anniversary of its magazine. It comes at a time when a new generation of vets needs a voice. VFW has every right to be especially proud this Veterans Day. VFW magazine has been the voice of the overseas veteran for a century now. In November...

September issue 'right on'.(mail call)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2004... The September issue is one of the best in the year that I have been a member. Issues Up Front, Mail Call, Now Hear This and Washington Wire all had interesting items. "Young Vets Voice Their Views on VFW's Future" is right on. For the VFW to survive, it has to know more about younger vets...

Magazine covers moving.(mail call)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2004... I was recently medevaced out of Iraq where I have lost friends. I am grappling with that loss with difficulty. Your Memorial Day cover in May was the most compelling portrayal of grief I have seen from this war. I was very moved by it. It is a great and sober reminder to me every day that I...

What young vets want.(mail call)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2004... I am a 28-year-old Army Reserve vet of Iraq, returning from the Middle East this past May after 13 months. I recently became a VFW member so September was my first issue. I agree with your findings at the end of "Young Vets Voice Their Views on VFW's Future." VFW has reached a unique...

Vet clubs play key role.(mail call)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2004... Thanks for the excellent article--"Campus Veterans Clubs Boost Camaraderie & Careers" (September). I felt it gave a very realistic view of campus groups and their needs. People have been calling and e-mailing me from all around the nation, including some service members stationed in...