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VFW - Washington Office

@VFW_OfficeDC

2 years

At the Capitol steps we are honoring those no longer with us. We set up a table for Fallen Comrades so nobody will forget. The Senate needs to pass the PACT Act to honor toxic exposed troops. #PACTAct

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@VFW_OfficeDC

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What better than to have the #InvictusGames right here in our nation's capital. Take the poll and help give American #WoundedWarriors an opportunity to compete on American soil.

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We have announced our shortlist of cities to be the potential host of the 8️⃣th edition of the #InvictusGames . What do you think? 🤔 #IG27

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Ready to bring our collective voices to the 25 Senate offices who let veterans down last week by not advancing the PACT Act. This week is your chance to make it right. #PACTAct #strongertogether

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@VFW_OfficeDC

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VFW’s Kristina Keenan celebrates with veteran advocate @jonstewart after the Senate passage of the PACT Act! Great job everyone who worked hard to get this done. #pactactpassed

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@VFW_OfficeDC

2 years

VFW is on the scene at the Capitol standing watch until the PACT Act passes. #PACTAct #rainorshine

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@VFW_OfficeDC

2 years

"We're here until the Honoring Our #PACTAct passes." VFW legislative assoc. dir. Kristina Keenan & @jonstewart with a message from #veterans on #FireWatch for the U.S. Senate - #PassThePACTAct today! #ToxicExposure #AgentOrange #GulfWarIllness #BurnPits #VeteransOverPolitics

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@VFW_OfficeDC

2 years

⁦Just now: ⁦ @VFWHQ ⁩ Associate Director for National Legislate Service Kristina Keenan calls out Senators who are denying their fellow #veterans healthcare and benefits. #PassThePACTAct

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@VFW_OfficeDC

11 months

@FPWellman Hey @FPWellman , ICYMI, we have already and tagged @SenTuberville saying "Let them get confirmed"

VFW National HQ

@VFWHQ

11 months

Senate leadership @SenSchumer @NRSC @LeaderMcConnell @SenateDems as @USMC commandant position goes vacant for the first time in more than 150 years.

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@VFW_OfficeDC

2 years

Strong VFW showing at the Capitol. We’re telling the Senate not to go home until the PACT Act passes. #PACTAct

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@VFW_OfficeDC

2 years

Join us and our partner veteran groups to tell the Senate not to go home until they finish the job and pass the PACT Act #PACTAct #Firewatch

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@VFW_OfficeDC

2 years

This should not be up for debate! #Veterans suffering from conditions related to #ToxicExposure need to be granted the care and benefits they EARNED and deserve. Today's failure to get 60 votes to invoke cloture, limiting debate, FAILED veterans & their families. #PassThePACTAct

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@VFW_OfficeDC

2 years

VFW is standing by to ensure the PACT Act passes! Great work by everyone involved. #PACTAct #teamwork

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@VFW_OfficeDC

2 years

It’s hot down here at the Capitol advocating for the passage of the PACT Act. Glad to deliver some ice to help keep our friends cool. #PACTAct #icecold

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@VFW_OfficeDC

2 years

The @VFW_OfficeDC , @jonstewart , and fellow #veteran organizations still meeting with senators today advocating for the #PACTAct . Let's get this done! #PassthePactact now!

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@VFW_OfficeDC

2 years

After midnight at the Capitol steps. Veterans aren’t going home until the PACT Act passes, neither should the Senate. #PACTAct

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@VFW_OfficeDC

2 years

This is for every #veteran who fought the good fight but couldn't stay with us to see it all the way through. #PACTAct #ToxicExposure #AtomicVeterans #AgentOrange #GulfWarIllness #K2Veterans #BurnPits #EveryVeteranCounts

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@VFW_OfficeDC

2 years

Big day for veterans. The VFW was on hand to witness the signing of the PACT Act! Every day is Veterans Day at the VFW.

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@VFW_OfficeDC

2 years

Another great turnout for the VFW advocating for the PACT Act! We won’t let up until this bill passes. Special thanks to a great partner in this fight @jonstewart #pactact #everyveterancounts

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@VFW_OfficeDC

2 years

#Salute : For almost two years, @JonStewart has advocated for veterans exposed to toxics to get their earned care and benefits. Jon never served a day in the military, but his tireless efforts to get the #PACTAct passed in Congress shows just how much he appreciates all who have.

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@VFW_OfficeDC

2 years

The @VFWHQ legislative team Joined other #Veterans making a stand overnight on Capitol Hill, demanding the Senate #PassThePACTAct !

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@VFW_OfficeDC

2 years

@VFW_OfficeDC , @Burnpit360 , @wwp , @iava , and many other veteran advocates at the Capitol yesterday, even in the pourring rain. We're not leaving until the Senate passes the #PACTAct . Rally at 11:00am today! #PassThePACTAct now!

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@VFW_OfficeDC

2 years

@erikrick5 @Chell_Lam @joshtpm @djrothkopf @JohnCornyn It was pushed out to every level of leadership through email.

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@VFW_OfficeDC

2 years

#BREAKING : The SFC Heath Robinson Honoring Our PACT Act of 2022 gets the required 60 votes to pass in the Senate. #PACTAct #ToxicExposure #Veterans

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@VFW_OfficeDC

2 years

@ZeroBlog30 @UncleChaps can you assign the 25 Senators who reversed their vote on the PACT Act firewatch? We’re standing out here until they pass it. #PACTAct #firewatch

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@VFW_OfficeDC

2 years

President Biden plans to sign the PACT Act on Monday August 8th.

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@VFW_OfficeDC

2 years

Thank you for your leadership @SenatorTester and your sincerity in caring for the well-being of #veterans .

Senator Jon Tester

@SenatorTester

2 years

THE PACT ACT IS PASSED! We're finally getting the job done and delivering America's veterans their hard-earned care and benefits. They held up their end of the bargain, and I'm damn proud we're holding up ours. Next stop: The President's desk for his signature.

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@VFW_OfficeDC

2 years

VA Secretary @DenisMcDonough stopped by the #PACTAct rally at the Capitol today and @POTUS called to show solidarity. #Veterans need their health care now. #PassthePactact

Burnpits360

@Burnpit360

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@VFW_OfficeDC

2 years

Ready for a day of advocacy! #PACTAct @VFWHQ @iava @wwp @MilitaryOfficer @AmericanLegion @studentvets @Burnpit360

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@VFW_OfficeDC

2 years

86 to 12 Senate cloture votes to bring the #PACTACT to the floor! Many thanks to all the Senators who votes YES and the advocates who made this happen. One step closer to passing the PACT Act! #vfwhq #toxicexposure #veterans

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@VFW_OfficeDC

2 years

A new generation of #veteran advocates on a historic day at the U.S Capitol. @AmericanLegion , @VFWHQ , @wwp , @iava - we are stronger together! #PACTAct

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@VFW_OfficeDC

1 year

Don't fall victim to the predatory tactics of "claims sharks" who want you to sign over your rights and compensation to them! Visit for free, expert help in getting the VA benefits you earned due to toxic exposure during military service. #PACTActInfo

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@VFW_OfficeDC

2 years

“Honor your commitment to the veterans that you sent off to fight your wars. Don’t let us continue to die while you debate.” - @VFWHQ National Commander Fritz Mihelcic #Veterans #ToxicExposure #PassThePACTAct

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@VFW_OfficeDC

1 year

"“This is no small task for the VFW, and as the first post-9/11 veteran to take up this position, I intend to carry forward this responsibility in a way that honors the 123-year legacy of our great American institution,” Gallucci said." Congratulations Ryan! We too are excited…

VFW National HQ

@VFWHQ

1 year

The VFW National Headquarters is pleased to announce Ryan Gallucci as the executive director of the VFW’s Washington Office. We look forward to his continued contributions #FORVETERANS .

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@VFW_OfficeDC

2 years

The Senate is only days away from voting on the Honoring our PACT Act. Contact your senators and tell them to vote YES on this historic legislation to help toxic-exposed veterans receive the health care and benefits they need. #PassThePactAct

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@VFW_OfficeDC

2 years

Thank you @SenatorTester , @SenatorMoran and the other 76 senators who helped move the #PACTAct forward with this procedural action today. Looking forward to the final Senate passage this week!

Senator Jon Tester

@SenatorTester

2 years

Heading to the floor to once again urge my colleagues to move our bipartisan toxic exposure legislation forward. If we clear tonight's vote, there's only one final vote left before the #PACTAct passes out of the Senate.

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@VFW_OfficeDC

2 years

#PassthePactact

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@VFWHQ

2 years

#PassThePACTAct

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PASSED!

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@VFW_OfficeDC

1 year

Changing Hats VFW Washington Office’s newly promoted directors receive their hats, signifying their position within the organization - Mike Figlioli, Director of National Veterans Service, and Ryan Gallucci, Executive Director of the VFW Washington Office. #VFWSalute …

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@VFW_OfficeDC

1 year

No One Does More For Veterans! Dep. Exec. Dir. and keynote speaker Ryan Gallucci, and associate directors Katherine Cassell and Corey Hunt, representing #studentveterans and more than 1.5mil members of the #VFW & its Auxiliary at 15th Annual @studentvets #NatCon2023 Orlando, FL

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@VFW_OfficeDC

2 years

WATCH: @VFWHQ Associate Director Kristina Keenan speaks at the #PACTAct press conference after the bill passed in the Senate, today, June 16, 2022.

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@VFW_OfficeDC

2 years

Attention Post-9/11 Veterans: Due to the passage of the #PACTAct you are eligible to enroll in VA health care for the next year. Apply today: .

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@VFW_OfficeDC

7 months

Veterans Day 2023 VFW Nat'l Cmdr Duane Sarmiento delivers remarks at the 70th Veterans Day National Observance at Arlington National Cemetery. Afterward, he and VFW Auxiliary President Carla Martinez laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The VFW hosted this year's…

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@VFW_OfficeDC

1 year

#VFWRepresent Chairman of the @HouseVetAffairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) proudly wears his VFW Post #1530 member cap as he engages VFW National Legislative Service Director Pat Murray during a hearing on the TAP Promotion Act. The bill…

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@VFW_OfficeDC

2 years

“Good afternoon! We’re here to speak to @SpeakerPelosi and her staff about this week’s #PACTAct vote. Mind if we sit down? Thanks.”

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@VFW_OfficeDC

2 years

VA Secretary @DenisMcDonough explains how budget caps in the @SenToomey amendment could mean limits to veteran health care. Veterans suffering from #toxicexposure deserve care now. No more amendments. No more delays. #PassthePactact now.

CNN

@CNN

2 years

"That's not something I'll sign up to." @SecVetAffairs Denis McDonough explains why he is opposed to Sen. Pat Toomey's (R-PA) reasoning to change a bill meant to help veterans exposed to toxic burn pits. @CNNSotu #CNNSOTU

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@VFW_OfficeDC

2 years

Hey @SenToomey and @SenatorCasey a message from one of your veterans. #PassthePACTAct #vfwconvention

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@VFW_OfficeDC

2 years

Place of Honor: @VFWHQ National Legislative Service Dep. Dir. Tammy Barlet and Assoc. Dir. Katherine Cassell placed a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, @ArlingtonNatl , on behalf of the 1.5 million members of the VFW and its Auxiliary during a Memorial Day observance.

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@VFW_OfficeDC

1 year

All five @DeptofDefense Senior Enlisted Advisors gather to testify before a House Armed Services subcommittee meeting on #qualityoflife for the first time in-person since 2019. The newly assembled VFW National Security & Foreign Affairs team on hand for the momentous occasion.

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@VFW_OfficeDC

2 years

#PACTAct advocacy day is continuing. Go to and tell your Senators to vote yes. @iava @AmericanLegion @MilitaryOfficer @VFWHQ @wwp @studentvets @Burnpit360 @VVAmerica

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@VFW_OfficeDC

2 years

UPDATE: Vote #1 was in favor of advancing the the Senate version of the #PACTAct . Now @SenateGOP and @SenateDems are voting to limit debate. #ThisIsTheProcessFolks

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@VFW_OfficeDC

2 years

Congratulations to the VFW Washington Office's own Kristina Keenan, National Legislative Service Assistant Director, named one of the #NILETopLobbyist for 2022!

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@VFW_OfficeDC

2 years

#HappeningNow : @SecVetAffairs McDonough discusses the #PACTAct , healthcare, homelessness, and suicide prevention amongst #Veterans , at a @PressClubDC Headliners Luncheon. @VFW_OfficeDC staff in attendance.

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@VFW_OfficeDC

2 years

#Bipartisan support: #veteran advocates from partner Veteran Service Organizations and nonprofits visited Ranking Member @RepBost and Chairman @RepMarkTakano on Capitol Hill leading up the House #PACTAct vote this week. Veterans voices are stronger together! #PassThePACTAct

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@VFW_OfficeDC

2 years

Fritz Mihelcic, @VFWHQ National Commander delivers remarks outside the U.S. Capitol building during a presser for the Honor Our Pact Act with toxic exposed #veterans , March 2, 2022. @SpeakerPelosi & @RepMarkTakano look on. @jonstewart @RepRaulRuizMD @DAVHQ @iava @AmericanLegion

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@VFW_OfficeDC

1 year

Happening now: @VFW_OfficeDC National Legislative Service Deputy Director Kristina Keenan testifies before the @HouseVetAffairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs on the GUARD VA Benefits Act.

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@VFW_OfficeDC

1 year

Thank you for your leadership on legislation benefiting #veterans , @SenatorTester ! #VFWSalute

Senator Jon Tester

@SenatorTester

1 year

NEWS: The President just signed my Veterans' COLA Act into law. As Chairman, I'm proud to have brought Republicans and Democrats together to deliver this cost of living increase to millions of disabled veterans and survivors across this country—including 30,000 in Montana.

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@VFW_OfficeDC

2 years

Chief Travels: fresh from his visit at the White House for the president’s signing of the #PACTAct , @VFWHQ National Commander Tim Borland is back at #SturgisMotorcycleRally helping to recruit new members and raising funds for the VFW’s #UnmetNeeds program.

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@VFW_OfficeDC

2 years

Last Push: @VFWHQ Associate Director Kristina Keenan joins other #ToxicExposure #Veteran advocates in urging the Senate to #PassThePACTAct outside of the U.S. Capitol building during today's presser. @IAVA @WWP_DC @MilitaryOfficer @DAVHQ @AmericanLegion @Burnpit360 @jonstewart

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@VFW_OfficeDC

1 year

"But [lawmakers] only care what Ryan Gallucci has to say if there are one million VFW members backing it up with calls, emails, and social media posts. That’s your strength." - VFW Washington Office Deputy Executive Director Ryan Gallucci, keynote speaker, SVA #NatCon2023

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@VFW_OfficeDC

1 year

Another victory for #veterans healthcare! #VFWSalute

Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee Dems

@SVACDems

1 year

JUST IN: The House passed Chairman @SenatorTester ’s FY23 VA Major Medical Facility Authorization Act, which green lights VA construction projects across the country and builds on historic PACT Act infrastructure investments. @POTUS must take swift action and sign this into law.

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@VFW_OfficeDC

2 years

A true supporter of our military, @RobertIrvine and the @rirvinefound do so much for #Veterans , service members, and their families. #VFWSalute

TAPS

@TAPSorg

2 years

Bright lights, big bro hugs! We had an awesome time at the TAPS Men's #LasVegas Experience presented by the Robert Irvine Foundation! Thanks @RobertIrvine & @rirvinefound for actively ensuring families of fallen #military know they and their loved ones are never forgotten.

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@VFW_OfficeDC

2 years

Hey @SenToomey and @SenBobCasey a message from one of your veterans. #PassthePACTAct #VFWConvention

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@VFW_OfficeDC

2 years

Meeting with @SenRonJohnson to discuss supporting the #PACTAct @AmericanLegion @MilitaryOfficer @wwp @iava @Burnpit360 @studentvets Every day is Veterans Day

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@VFW_OfficeDC

3 months

How do we really feel about Claim Sharks asking us to stop calling them Claim Sharks? #DontFeedTheShark

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@VFW_OfficeDC

2 years

“If a veteran feels that they were exploited, there is clear recourse and protection for that veteran.” - @VFWHQ NVS Director Ryan Gallucci, on the benefits of using VA-accredited claims representation. #Veterans #VABenefits #ClaimSharks

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@VFW_OfficeDC

2 years

VSOs are united in support of the #PACTAct ! Legislative staff from the VFW, @wwp , @iava , and @MilitaryOfficer met with Senate offices today to bolster support for this historic bill. #toxicexposure #PACTAct

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@VFW_OfficeDC

2 years

Great meeting w/ @SenatorTester . We look forward to getting this done for #Veterans ! #PACTACT #ToxicExposure #PassThePACTAct

Senator Jon Tester

@SenatorTester

2 years

We’re on the edge of delivering toxic-exposed veterans their long-overdue care and benefits by passing the most comprehensive toxic exposure legislation in the history of Congress. Great meeting with the folks from @VFWHQ to discuss doing just that.

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@VFW_OfficeDC

2 years

The @VFW_OfficeDC and partners were honored last night by @HillVets for leading on the PACT Act. Assistant Legislative Director Kristina Keenan gave remarks on behalf of the group. #vfw #stillserving #pactact

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@VFW_OfficeDC

2 years

Chief travels: a quick update from @VFWHQ National Commander Tim Borland. #SturgisRally #PACTAct #EveryVeteranCounts

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@VFW_OfficeDC

1 year

#HappeningNow : Retired Army Colonel and VFW Life member Paris Davis is receiving the #MedalofHonor for his actions during the Vietnam War. To watch, follow link here:

President Biden Awards the Medal of Honor to Ret. U.S. Army Colonel...

President Biden awards the Medal of Honor to Ret. U.S. Army Colonel Paris Davis for his remarkable heroism during the Vietnam War.The White House

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U.S. Army

@USArmy

1 year

Tune in today to watch President Joe Biden present the #MedalofHonor to retired Army Col. Paris D. Davis during a ceremony at the White House on at 11:30 AM EST. #ArmyLife

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@VFW_OfficeDC

2 years

#ICYMI : "Ask yourself 'why is [passing the PACT Act] so huge?' It is because of the enormous damage that service members sustained at war and the years of inaction and neglect of the problem." - Kristina Keenan, Associate Legislative Director, @VFWHQ ⇛

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@VFW_OfficeDC

1 year

In a letter supported by the VFW, the For Country Caucus, a bipartisan group of military veteran legislators, called on the House Armed Services and Veterans Affairs Committees to hold a joint hearing on servicemember transition to civilian life, not held since 2019.

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@VFW_OfficeDC

2 years

Attention Post-9/11 Veterans: The passage of the #PACTAct not only expands and increases eligibility for VA health care to veterans with toxic exposure, you also have a one-year window to enroll. Don’t wait: .

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@VFW_OfficeDC

2 years

We got the 60 votes needed to limit debate on the #HonoringOurPACTAct ! #toxicexposure #veterans #PassThePACTAct

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@VFW_OfficeDC

1 year

WATCH VFW National Commander deliver our top priorities #FORVETERANS before a joint committee here on Capitol Hill. Follow the link:

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@VFW_OfficeDC

2 years

Tell your Senator to #PassThePACTAct today for America's veterans and their families. #VeteransOverPolitics #EveryVeteranCounts

Emir Hadzic 🇺🇸🦅🌎⚓️🌻

@hadzic_emir

2 years

Some new developments. #BurnPit bill on medical treatment for veterans may be up for re-vote today at the #Senate . My son and I drove from St. Louis here to urge @HawleyMO & @SenBlunt to change their stance on PACT Act and vote YES!

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@VFW_OfficeDC

1 year

HAPPENING NOW: Brittany Dymond, VFW Associate Director for National Security & Foreign Affairs, joins a panel testifying before a @HouseVetAffairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Oversight Hearing about the Transition Assistance Program.

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@VFW_OfficeDC

2 years

The votes are in! The Senate invokes cloture meaning the #HonoringOurPACTAct will be voted on later this week! #PassThePACTAct

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@VFW_OfficeDC

1 year

“If there was ever a question about our commitment, know this - the VFW and our members will continue to support DPAA’s mission until we have the fullest possible accounting of our MIAs.” VFW Executive Director Ryan Gallucci addressed the Vietnam War Annual Government Briefings…

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@VFW_OfficeDC

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VFW National Commander Fritz Mihelcic laid a wreath on behalf of the 1.5 million members of the VFW and its Auxiliary during a Memorial Day observance at The Wall, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on the National Mall in Washington D.C. #HonorTheFallen #NeverForget #MemorialDay2022

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@VFW_OfficeDC

2 years

The VFW DC Legislative team held a training session for Hill Staffers with our partners at @HillVets and @PsychArmor in collaboration with the For Country Caucus.

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@VFW_OfficeDC

2 months

No matter how you can barbecue it, broil it, bake it, sauté it… just don’t feed the sharks. #DontFeedTheSharks

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@VFW_OfficeDC

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VFW - #StillServing those who serve worldwide! National Veterans Service team on the ground in South Korea, meeting w/ @EighthArmyKorea Commanding General Lt. Gen. Willard M Burleson III and providing FREE @VAVetBenefits claims assistance to U.S. service members stationed there.

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@VFW_OfficeDC

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The 70th Veterans Day National Observance is about to begin. Watch it live:

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@VFW_OfficeDC

2 years

"The AIR [commission] process was supposed to put care where #Veterans are. If that's done CORRECTLY, we believe that will be beneficial..." - @VFWHQ Legislative Dir. Pat Murray. #ICYMI , watch his testimony before @VetAffairsDems subcommittee hearing here:

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@VFW_OfficeDC

1 year

OUT NOW: VFW Executive Director Ryan Gallucci is the special guest on the latest episode of the Your Next Mission® podcast with 12th Sergeant Major of the Army (Retired) Jack L. Tilley. WATCH➤

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@VFW_OfficeDC

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VFW Department of Illinois representatives and delegates, who were joined by @UncleChaps of @ZeroBlog30 , visit with Senator Tammy Duckworth staff member to share the VFW’s 2024 Priority Goals as part of the annual VFW Washington Conference. The conference takes place in and…

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@VFW_OfficeDC

2 years

We were honored to attend the annual @wwp Soldier Ride this morning at the @WhiteHouse . @VFWHQ Associate Legislate Director Kristina Keenan even snagged a selfie with @POTUS !

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VFW - Washington Office

@VFW_OfficeDC

2 years

#PassThePACTAct

VFW National HQ

@VFWHQ

2 years

All of our work may finally pay off this evening. The #PACTAct heads to another Senate vote at 5 p.m. EDT. Watch it here: .

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VFW - Washington Office

@VFW_OfficeDC

2 years

Action Alert! Toxic-exposed veterans cannot afford to wait any longer for health care and benefits. Contact YOUR senators and tell them to vote YES when the Honoring our #PACTAct is brought to the Senate floor.

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VFW - Washington Office

@VFW_OfficeDC

2 years

Hey @SenBooker and @SenatorMenendez , a message from one of your veterans. #PassthePACTAct #vfwconvention

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VFW - Washington Office

@VFW_OfficeDC

2 years

Heading in to watch this morning’s final Senate vote on the #PACTAct . All the hard work to get Congress to honor their promise to #veterans has all led up to today. Veteran Advocates are stronger together! #PassThePACTAct

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@VFW_OfficeDC

2 years

“Too often we hear that those who are eligible feel their service wasn’t enough to qualify or that they are taking benefits from those that may need them more or there are others worse off than me,” - Michael Figlioli, Dep. Dir. National Veterans Services

7 VA Benefits Often Overlooked by Veterans

Many vets miss out on what they earned while in uniform

www.aarp.org

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VFW - Washington Office

@VFW_OfficeDC

2 years

Thank you @JerryMoran for your support of the #PACTAct and for working to get your colleagues back onboard. #Veterans suffering from conditions due to #ToxicExposure can't wait any longer. Now is the time to #PassthePactact

Senator Jerry Moran

@JerryMoran

2 years

The most important business before the United States Senate is passing the PACT Act for our nation’s veterans. This weekend, I spoke with my colleagues, both Rs & Ds, veterans committee staff and veterans in Kansas about getting the PACT Act passed as quickly as possible.

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VFW - Washington Office

@VFW_OfficeDC

2 years

Big news from @SVACGOP ! @SenatorTester and @JerryMoran back #PACTACT , getting #Veterans care/benefits they need and earned. @VFWHQ @DAVHQ @wwp @iava @MilitaryOfficer @ReserveOrg @VVAmerica @AMVETSHQ @Burnpit360 @jonstewart -keep pushing until its done!

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VFW - Washington Office

@VFW_OfficeDC

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Yesterday, in the case of Rudisill v. McDonough, the Supreme Court ruled 7-2 in favor of James Rudisill holding that veterans are able to use both Montgomery and Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits so long as cumulative use does not exceed 48 months. Last year, the VFW submitted an amicus…

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@VFW_OfficeDC

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VFW Nat'l. Veterans Service Dir. Mike Figlioli and VFW Washington Office Exec. Dir. Ryan Gallucci attended the 50th anniversary commemoration of the @DeptVetAffairs ' National Cemetery Administration, held today in Quantico, Va. Mike is also a past member of the VA's Advisory…

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VFW - Washington Office

@VFW_OfficeDC

2 years

Honoring the fallen: @VFWHQ National Commander Fritz Mihelcic visits the @USAA Poppy Wall of Honor, on display at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The exhibit will be on display through #MemorialDayWeekend . Learn more:

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VFW - Washington Office

@VFW_OfficeDC

2 years

Hey @JerryMoran and @SenatorMarshall a message from one of your veterans. #PassthePACTAct #vfwconvention

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