A Military War Dog (MWD) is a canine trained to keep servicemen and women safe from harm. These dogs brave poisonous gases, bomb blasts, and the threat of shrapnel, risking their … Continue reading →

POW/MIA – Prisoners of War and Missing in Action The casualties of war are, despite best efforts, not exactly quantifiable. There are too many question marks after the names of … Continue reading →

In the south we may not all be country folk or small town folk, but we appreciate the homegrown, porch-sitting, tea-sippin’, take ‘er easy southern pace of living. We have … Continue reading →

In honor of Black History Month, we are celebrating several lesser-known black military heroes. We honor their sacrifices in service and celebrate the place they earned in our history of civil … Continue reading →

Black History Month celebrates the achievements of black Americans and recognizes their integral roles in American history. Black history in the military is a narrowed focus to the point of … Continue reading →

Maybe you’ve slacked a little since your active military days. Maybe your six-pack is engrossed in a jiggly cooler. Or maybe, you are looking for a way to get fit, but … Continue reading →

Fitness motivation is a constant challenge for so many of us. Staying fit can be of the utmost importance to our happiness and general well-being, and even more so still for those … Continue reading →

–image source for cover image Military tattoos are illustrations of the story that soldier or veteran is living. They are both deeply personal and point to a connection with a much larger story: an … Continue reading →

Guess what? You don’t have to excel in language arts to write a compelling scholarship essay. A big part of scholarship essay writing is thinking for yourself; everyone is capable of this. … Continue reading →

College scholarships and grants can change your life. Yet, thousands of students pass up the opportunity every year by not applying. That’s why motivation is at the top of our … Continue reading →

Submissions are now open for the VFW’s 2016 National Publications Contest! First, second, and third place winners will be awarded in each category, the latter two will receive a frame-worthy certificate. … Continue reading →

The holidays are wrapping up and with so much focus on family, travel, and celebrations, it is likely that your need for self care is dire. It’s nice when we can take … Continue reading →