WV VFW District 5

06/23/2026

Veterans with severe service connected disabilities can now get TSA PreCheck for free — making airport travel faster, easier, and way less stressful. Grab your eligibility letter on VA.gov and enroll with IDEMIA to get started.

https://news.va.gov/147414/veterans-may-be-eligible-tsa-precheck/

06/23/2026

🚨 Action Alert

They said they wouldn't cut veterans' benefits.

The Take Care of America's Veterans Act does exactly that.

$57 billion. 1.5 million veterans. Tinnitus. Sleep apnea. Conditions earned in combat. Stripped from future veterans to pay for other veterans' benefits.

VFW National Commander Carol Whitmore: "A grateful nation pays its debts to veterans; it does not send them the invoice."

This community has a code. We don't eat our own.

Take action: https://votervoice.net/VFW/Campaigns/138035/Respond

06/23/2026

06/22/2026

If interested in CWT services, please speak with your provider at the VA to determine if you are eligible and would benefit from these services. for more information please call Mark Miller, Todd Short, or Sarah Benfield at 304-255-2121 EXT. 4915

06/22/2026

Join the VFW in celebrating 250 years of American freedom! Sign the Happy Birthday, America pledge and proudly fly the flag through July! 🇺🇸 bit.ly/4sIWXO6

06/22/2026

List of National Conventions with dates:
FYI dates to remember!!!

2026 July 25 – 29 National Convention
Reno, Nevada
2027 July 31 – August 4 National Convention
Milwaukee, WI
2028 August 5 – 10 National Convention
San Antonio, TX
2029 July 21 – 26 National Convention
Reno, Nevada
2030 July 20 – 25 National Convention
New Orleans, Louisiana

06/22/2026

Members of the VFW Auxiliary, remember to settle your 2026 annual dues by June 30th to maintain membership and avoid reapplication and eligibility verification. Annual 2027 dues will be due soon consider converting to a life member with a one time fee. Please reach out to your unpaid annual members.

06/20/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Carol Whitmore, the VFW, and everyone who contributed to this year's recruiting effort on achieving an incredible 101% membership goal! 🎉

This accomplishment reflects the dedication, teamwork, leadership, and commitment of so many members working together to strengthen the VFW and support veterans across the nation.

Thank you to everyone who played a role in recruiting, mentoring, and retaining members throughout the year. Your hard work and unwavering commitment continue to make a difference and ensure the VFW remains a strong voice for veterans and their families.

Together, you've not only reached the goal, you've surpassed it. Well done to all!

06/20/2026