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Wright State University

2015

Hansen, Butch

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Vfws Look To Attract Younger Veterans, Adrian Hill, Will Davis Dec 2015

Vfws Look To Attract Younger Veterans, Adrian Hill, Will Davis

Veterans' Voices on WYSO

Veterans of Foreign Wars, or more commonly known as VFWs, began in 1899, when veterans of the Spanish-American War and the Philippine Insurrection founded local groups to foster camaraderie among United States veterans of overseas conflicts. Today, there are over 6,700 VFWs worldwide. But like many fraternal organizations, the future of the VFW depends largely on its ability to attract younger members.