Veterans of Foreign Wars

Cultural  

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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Example Sentences

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

The Veterans of Foreign Wars post in Webster Springs, W.VA., was planning vigils for Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the memorial wall in the town, according to the Webster County Veterans Auxiliary.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 27, 2025

“It’s stupid. I don’t believe in it, especially the way they’re doing it,” said John Meeks, the 72-year-old commander of Kokomo’s Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1152.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 2022

Mr. Zeldin was speaking at a Veterans of Foreign Wars post in Perinton, just south of Rochester, New York.

From Washington Times • Jul. 22, 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 Coolidge, Calvin