Veterans of Foreign Wars
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Veterans of Foreign Wars is a U.S. nonprofit veterans service organization that advocates for and supports military veterans who served in overseas conflicts.
Observed surface forms (1)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Veterans of Foreign Wars post | 1 |
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
501(c)(19) organization
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nonprofit organization ⓘ veterans service organization ⓘ |
| advocacyFocus |
GI Bill and education benefits
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disability compensation ⓘ military quality of life ⓘ national defense and security ⓘ veterans health care ⓘ |
| charteringBody | United States Congress NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| country |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| formerHeadquartersLocation | Washington, D.C. NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| founded | 1899 ⓘ |
| fullName | Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasAuxiliary | VFW Auxiliary NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasMembers |
National Guard members
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Reserve component members ⓘ active-duty service members ⓘ veterans ⓘ |
| hasMotto | No One Does More for Veterans ⓘ |
| hasProgram |
VFW Military Assistance Program
NERFINISHED
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VFW National Legislative Service NERFINISHED ⓘ VFW National Veterans Service NERFINISHED ⓘ VFW Patriot’s Pen essay contest NERFINISHED ⓘ VFW Student Veterans Support NERFINISHED ⓘ VFW Unmet Needs program NERFINISHED ⓘ VFW Voice of Democracy scholarship program NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasPublication | VFW magazine NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| headquartersLocation | Kansas City, Missouri NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| legalStatus | congressionally chartered veterans service organization ⓘ |
| membershipEligibility |
U.S. military veterans who served in overseas conflicts
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U.S. service members who served in a foreign war, insurrection, or expedition ⓘ |
| operates |
local posts
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state departments ⓘ |
| primaryPurpose |
advocacy for military veterans
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community service ⓘ patriotic education ⓘ veterans benefits assistance ⓘ |
| scope |
international
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national ⓘ |
| shortName | VFW NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| symbol | VFW Cross of Malta emblem NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| typeOfSupport |
claims representation before the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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financial assistance to veterans and families ⓘ scholarships for veterans and students ⓘ transition and employment resources ⓘ |
| worksWith |
Department of Defense
NERFINISHED
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United States Department of Veterans Affairs NERFINISHED ⓘ other veterans service organizations ⓘ |
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Veterans of Foreign Wars post