Medway Post 1526

06/12/2019

For all our members VFW Post 1526 meeting will happen tonight at 7pm we would like to see you all tonight

06/04/2019

We Can Help
Helping America's service members, veterans and their families has, and always will be our top priority.

VFW Unmet Needs provides grants of up to $1,500 to veterans, service members and their families during times of financial difficulties that are related to military service. From transitioning out of the military to military related injuries, they VFW is here to help.

06/03/2019

1. Pentagon tells White House to stop politicizing military
(The Associated Press) The Pentagon has told the White House to stop politicizing the military, amid a furor over a Trump administration order to have the Navy ship named for the late Sen. John McCain hidden from view during a presidential visit.

2. Key US lawmakers want to give Ukraine anti-ship and anti-aircraft missiles to counter Russia
(Defense News) The U.S. could send Ukraine anti-ship and anti-aircraft weapons to defend against Russia if a bill from the House Foreign Affairs Committee’s Democratic chairman and top Republican becomes law.

3. This report says black and Hispanic service members are more likely to face trial
(Military Times) Men in the military are much more likely to go to court-martial than women, according to recently compiled data, and black or Hispanic service members of either gender are more likely to face a trial than their white counterparts.

4. Acting US defense chief: Major military drills with South Korea still on hold
(The Associated Press) Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan said Sunday that so far he sees no need to restore large-scale military exercises with South Korea that have been curtailed over the past year as a diplomatic olive branch to North Korea.

5. With major changes a week away, VA secretary confident his department is ready
(Military Times) Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie is approaching next Friday as “just another day at VA” and not potentially one of the most transformative and disruptive moments for the veterans health system in decades.

The Pentagon has told the White House to stop politicizing the military, amid a furor over a Trump administration order to have the Navy ship named for the late Sen. John McCain hidden from view during a presidential visit.

06/03/2019

Let Us Help.
Filing a VA claims can be tough. Let the VFW's nationwide network of accredited service officers help you get the compensation and benefits you’ve earned - free of charge.

The VFW’s nationwide network of service officers and Benefits Delivery at Discharge representative are experts at navigating the VA system. These trained professionals assist veterans filing for their VA claims and help these veterans get the benefits they deserve.

05/17/2019

I wanted to give a Big thank you to the Medway DPW guys see the picture I just had to show you all the great work these guys did

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05/13/2019

VFW Participates in Air Force Leadership Roundtable: On Tuesday, VFW National Security and Foreign Affairs Director John Towles joined the Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson and Chief of Staff of the Air Force General David Goldfein for a MSO/VSO leadership roundtable. The three-hour meeting allowed for an intimate in-depth conversation with senior Air Force leaders on the current status of recovery efforts at Tyndall Air Force Base and Offutt Air Force Base, military readiness and acquisition program improvements. During the meeting, Air Force leadership expressed grave concerns about cuts that are being made to ongoing Air Force wide programs, such as reconstruction and hurricane recovery operations, due to the lack of resources. Additionally, it was stated that if Congress fails to pass a supplemental spending bill for natural disaster recovery, the Air Force will have no choice but to implement sequestration-era austerity measures such as deferring aircraft and facility maintenance, and cutting flight training hours.

05/13/2019

Blue Water Navy Act Awaits Vote by House of Representatives: The VFW is saluting the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs for unanimously passing H.R. 299, the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019. The VFW-supported bill, which must still be approved by the full House and Senate before going to the president, would restore VA benefits to thousands of Vietnam veterans, expand inclusive dates to those who served along the Korean DMZ, and benefit children born with spina bifida due to a parent’s exposure to Agent Orange in Thailand. “Toxic exposure is toxic exposure, and denying benefits to any veteran just because of time or location denigrates their service and marginalizes their suffering,” said VFW National Commander B.J. Lawrence. “I’m urging every veteran, family member and advocate to contact their respective members of Congress to get this bill passed and signed into law now!” Stay tuned to the Action Corps Weekly for updates on this important bill.

The VFW’s Action Corps is the VFW's grassroots lobbying effort.

05/13/2019

Medway VFW's new FaceBook page is ready let us know what you do in town to help a veteran their family or friends no mater the services background.

The benefit of becoming a member of the Medway VFW is that .
The VFW appreciates your service, and so do patriotic businesses across the country. That's why we've teamed up to offer you - as a VFW member - and your family discounted pricing on valuable merchandise and services. It's just one more way we're able to say "thank you" for all you've done to protect our freedom!

05/13/2019