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