WV VFW District 5

04/11/2026

Our 2026 theme draws inspiration from an unexpected source: a line from the film “Home Alone 2.” The quote, “Maybe they don't forget about you, but they forget to remember you,” underscores the importance of actively remembering the individuals who served, especially those whose stories risk being lost to time.

We want to hear from you: Who is an individual who served our country, but time may have forgotten? If you have a story to share, please click the link below to add it to our gallery.

https://app.memoryfox.net/story/wreaths-across-america/remember-me

04/11/2026

TODAY: PARADE OF WINNERS!

The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is set to conclude its 79th annual Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen youth scholarship competitions Saturday, April 11, with its highly-anticipated, annual Parade of Winners ceremony. The event is being hosted in a city that serves as the “birthplace of America” and at a venue deeply rooted in American history and the founding of our nation, the Union League of Philadelphia.

Watch live on the VFW’s page starting at 1:00 p.m. CDT as we honor each VFW Department (state) scholarship winner and announce which of the nation’s top high school students has earned the first place T.C. Selman Memorial Scholarship - a life-changing $35,000 award. In total, more than $176,000 in national scholarships will be presented during the ceremony.

The move to the Union League of Philadelphia marks a significant milestone for the program. Founded in 1862 as a patriotic society to support the union and the policies of Abraham Lincoln, the League provides a fitting backdrop for students who have spent the year reflecting on this year’s theme: “How Are You Showing Patriotism and Support for Our Country?”

The ceremony coincides with the 52 VFW Department (state) winners’ participation in Founding Forward’s Spirit of America Youth Leadership experience at Valley Forge. The trip, awarded to every VFW Department (state) winner, is made possible through the generous support of Twisted X.

Find the livestream on the VFW's page, here: https://www.facebook.com/VFWFans

04/11/2026

The VFW honors the 700,000 service members on the 35th anniversary of the Persian Gulf War, reaffirming our commitment to Gulf War veterans and PACT Act healthcare benefits.

04/09/2026

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On National Former POW Recognition Day, we honor the service and sacrifice of our nation’s men and women who answered the call to serve and we remain ever grateful for their indelible bravery and resolve.

04/07/2026

Watch the VFW’s 79th Parade of Winners live from Philadelphia on April 11 as we award over $176,000 in youth scholarships, including the $35,000 top prize.

04/06/2026

Reminder: The next HQ Roundtable on Facebook Live will be held on Monday, April 13, 2026 at 2 p.m. CST. This is one week from today.

VFW Auxiliary National Secretary-Treasurer Ann Panteleakos will be interviewing the four National Guard candidates, each of whom hails from the Western Conference. They are: Debbie Barnes (Nevada), Renee Fulk (California), Jeanette Garcia (New Mexico) and Mistie Hammond (Alaska).

As always, you may ask questions in real time during the broadcast, but we may not be able to get to all of them.

You can find HQ Roundtable via livestream on the VFW Auxiliary's National page. If you do not see the video within 90 seconds of when it should have started, please refresh your browser.

Please note, much to our disappointment, Facebook now deletes past episodes of HQ Roundtable 30 days after they aired, which means you can no longer find all previous episodes on our page. We have started the process of saving past HQ Roundtables to our YouTube page, however, and we encourage you to go there first if you'd like to catch up on a missed episode. We will add the latest episode as quickly as we can after its livestream concludes. Thank you for your understanding.

04/06/2026

Mark your calendars! May 8th! Bring your dauber and good luck charms for a great cause!

04/06/2026

All bikes, all riders, all for heroes! 🔥 Join the 2026 Let's Ride Challenge® and help Harley-Davidson® donate up to $1 million to support military, veterans and first responders. Learn more, sign up and make every mile count 👉 h-dletsride.com

04/02/2026

VFW Post 3219 in Hampton, Virginia, will hold its fourth annual blood drive for its 2025 VFW National Day of Service event. By participating in and leading the blood drive, veterans continue their service far beyond the military, demonstrating commitment to their community.

03/30/2026

Separating and retiring service members: If you’re within 180 days of discharge, contact a VFW Accredited Service Officer to assist you through the claims process on or near major military installations across the country! 👉 https://bit.ly/4mVNT4W

Shout out to our friends at Wounded Warrior Project for their continued support of the VFW Pre-Discharge program, helping us assist our nation’s separating military personnel! 🇺🇸

03/29/2026

On this day of remembrance, we honor our nation’s Vietnam War veterans and their families. We will never forget your service, always advocate on your behalf and never forget your legacy.

03/28/2026

‼️ Action Alert ‼️

Some sacrifices last a lifetime. So should our support.

Take action TODAY and demand Congress fix this injustice:
https://votervoice.net/VFW/Campaigns/132821/Respond