VFW Statement on Arlington National Cemetery

WASHINGTON, June 10, 2010 — "The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. is both angered and saddened over the Army Inspector General's report that verified allegations of mismanagement and misplaced bodies at Arlington National Cemetery. We are angry that senior cemetery and possible Army officials permitted a climate of complacency not only to exist, but to exacerbate. We are angry about how long this condition would have continued unchallenged — literally in the backyard of Headquarters, U.S. Army — had it not been for one reporter who was doing his job. And the VFW is deeply saddened by the thought of all the family members who are just now learning that their loved one may, potentially, not be resting in peace. There is no excuse or apology great enough to erase their disappointment or anxiety." -- National Commander Thomas J. Tradewell Sr., Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S.
 

KANSAS CITY, Mo., June 9, 2010 - The VFW Foundation is in the running to receive a $250,000 "Pepsi Refresh" grant.

But it all depends on you. Won't you help us win?

Please visit www.refresheverything.com/ReturnTheFavor today and vote!

Your vote for the VFW Foundation's "Return the Favor" project will support the unmet needs of U.S. military personnel and their families. For example, since 2004, the VFW Foundation has provided over $3,400,000 in direct free financial assistance to military families in urgent financial circumstances for rent, mortgage, utilities, vehicle repair, medical expenses and food/basic aid. In many instances, or intervention has stopped evictions and foreclosures. We constantly hold "welcome home" and "send off" events for troops to boost morale. We've distributed 10,000,000 long distance telephone cards and we pay for innovative Internet "Free Call Days" so our brave troops in Iraq and Afghanistan can call home on a regular basis.