Veterans of Foreign Wars

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1. An organization of American veterans who have taken part in a foreign military campaign or expedition of the United States. Like the American Legion, it usually takes pro-defense stands on foreign policy issues.

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Veterans of Foreign Wars

The local Veterans of Foreign Wars post has about 420 members who swap tips on visas and local health insurance.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026

At military funerals, the Veterans of Foreign Wars advises it is appropriate to remove one’s hat and place it over the heart.

From Salon ● Mar. 9, 2026

Terron was last seen alive at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3834 in San Fernando on Dec. 16, 2022, homicide investigators said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2024

Michael Sloan, a senior vice commander for a local Veterans of Foreign Wars post, said he was proud to see the teenagers learning how to effectively and safely handle weapons.

From New York Times ● Dec. 20, 2022

The Congress will have before it recommendations of the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and other like organizations, which should receive candid consideration.

From State of the Union Address by Calvin Coolidge