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VFW Post 3629 Announces Fort Wainwright Unit Adoption

Fairbanks, AK (August 1, 2017) – Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Golden Heart Post 3629 Commander Robert (Bob) Martin has announced the unit adoption of B. Co, 1-52 AVN, Sugar Bears, Fort Wainwright, Alaska. The Post and its auxiliary are extremely honored to have this opportunity to support such a prestigious unit.


VFW Post 3629 Announces 2017 Fall/Winter Activities for Active Duty Military

Fairbanks, AK (August 28, 2017) – Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Golden Heart Post 3629 Commander Robert (Bob) Martin extends a warm invitation all active duty military members to come join fellow comrades in the use of and attendance at Post activities.


VFW Post 3629 Announces 2017-18 Patriot’s Pen and Voice of Democracy Essay Competitions

Fairbanks, AK (August 28, 2017) – Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Golden Heart Post 3629 Commander Robert (Bob) Martin announced the theme of “America’s Gift to My Generation” for this year’s Patriot’s Pen essay writing completion and “American History: Our Hope for the Future” for this year’s Voice of Democracy audio essay competition. Student entry deadline is October 31, 2017.


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VFW Post 3629 Announces Selection of 2017 National Voice of Democracy Winners

Fairbanks, AK (June 14, 2017) – Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Golden Heart Post 3629 Commander Bob Martin announced the selection of Emily Gage, a sophomore at Colony High School as a winner in the 2017 National Voice of Democracy Program and a recipient of the $1,000 Department of Mississippi VFW and Auxiliary Bernard McClelland Memorial Scholarship. Emily plans a career as a trauma surgeon and is sponsored by VFW Post 9365 and its Auxiliary in Wasilla.


VFW Post 3629 Announces Selection of 2017 National Patriot's Pen Contest Winners

Fairbanks, AK (June 14, 2017) – Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Golden Heart Post 3629 Commander Bob Martin announced the selection of Andrew Drake, an Alaskan eighth grade student at Chapman School as a winner in the 2017 National Patriot’s Pen Contest and a recipient of the $500 Veterans of Foreign Wars of Ohio Charities National Patriot’s Pen Award. Drake is sponsored by VFW Post 10221 and its Auxiliary in Anchor Point.


Take Your VFW Post Back

"Take your VFW Post back, one bar stool at a time." - Brian Duffy I am very proud of the above quote. All JVC take very serious notice that this is what I fully support.


VFW Post 3629 Announces Post Winners of Voice of Democracy Scholarships

Fairbanks, AK (February 16, 2017) – Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Golden Heart Post 3629 Commander Walter W. Watts, Jr. will recognize the local winner of the Voice of Democracy scholarship, Ben Davis, at the post’s general membership meeting on Sat, February 18 at 10 a.m.


VFW Post 3629 Announces Nominations for VFW/Sports Clips Help a Hero Scholarship Program

Fairbanks, AK (February 8, 2017)– Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Golden Heart Post 3629 Commander Walter W. Watts, Jr. announces the fall 2017 application period for the VFW/Sport Clips Help a Hero Scholarship program is now open through April 15, 2017.


Wearing unearned medal can be a crime; free-speech

Lying about receiving a military medal is constitutionally protected, but there’s no right to carry the lie a step further by wearing a combat decoration that hasn’t been earned, a federal appeals court said Wednesday.


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Thankful for the Life We Live


Celebrating Those Who Have Worn the Nation's Uniform


Happy Birthday, Marines!


VFW Ramps Up Efforts to Combat 'Claim Sharks'


VFW, SVA Name 2023/2024 Student Veterans for Legislative Fellowship


VFW Celebrates National Native American Heritage Month Observance


VFW Uncases Its Colors Again on Guantanamo Bay


Happy Birthday US Navy!


Youth Essay Deadline Quickly Approaching


Ten Years of Supporting Veterans Continues When You 'Help A Hero' at Your Local Sport Clips Haircuts


VFW Still Serving Those Who Serve Around the World


Happy National VFW Day!


VFW Calls on Sen. Tommy Tuberville to Lift Hold on Military Promotions


3M Lawsuit Ends in Victory for Veterans


Happy Birthday US Air Force!


VFW Commemorates Hispanic Heritage Month


VFW Commemorates National POW/MIA Recognition Day


VFW Launches Exclusive Gaming League for Veterans


Have You Forgotten?


Deadline for VFW Student Veteran Advocates Nears


VFW, Sport Clips Award Nearly $750,000 to Student Veterans


Applications Open for 2023-2024 VFW-SVA Legislative Fellowship


Happy Birthday US Coast Guard!


VFW Elects Duane Sarmiento as New National Commander


VFW, Humana Team Up to Tackle Food Insecurity for Veterans


VFW National Convention Heats Up in Phoenix


Action Alert: Support Major Richard Star Act Amendment


VFW Calls on SECDEF to Recognize Operation Atlantic Resolve Service with Medal


Freedom 24/7


Barstool Sports & New Amsterdam Vodka Launch Campaign to Support VFW Post Renovations


VFW Names Virginia Post Winner of 2023 Community Service Award


VFW Celebrates Flag Day, Army Birthday


VFW Commemorates the 75th Anniversary of the Women's Armed Services Integration Act


VFW Remembers D-Day


VFW Acknowledges Pride Month


VFW Commemorates Memorial Day


VFW Commemorates Armed Forces Day


VFW Troubled by Reports of Veterans Moved for Profit


Ace Hardware Honors Fallen Heroes with 1 Million American Flags


Winners of VFW Publication Contest Announced


VFW Hosts Second Annual Day of Service


BURGER KING to Give Back to Veterans this Month


VFW Commemorates Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month


VFW Honored as Gold Stevie Award Winner in American Business Awards


VFW Asks Speaker of the House to Honor the Promises of the PACT Act


The Washington Post Editorial Board Wants Veterans to Forfeit Earned Benefits


VFW Commemorates National Vietnam War Veterans Day


VFW Announces Top Teachers in National Contest


VFW Delegation Returns to Southeast Asia


VFW Proudly Sponsors Bataan Memorial Death March