NEWS

2025-2026 SHIP FOCUS AND GOALS

We are setting the tone for the year with the following key priorities: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, COMRADESHIP AND TEAMWORK, TRAINING AND LEADERSHIP, RESPECT AND UNITY


February 2025 Update

We have already had some exciting events this year, and I’m thrilled to share a few updates with you.


Poker Run and Gun Raffle

May 3, 2025 the ship will be hosting a poke run and raffle.


Welcome new Ship Officers!

A meeting of the comrades on Wednesday, December 18th presented a group of new officers ready to meet the new year with dedication and focus on the VFW mission.


Ship Membership

In 2024, we were blessed with several new comrades and auxiliary members. With the addition of each new member, we are reassured that our Ship will indeed continue to exist and serve the veteran community of Ridgecrest/Trona.


Click on the title below to read the full article on the VFW National website.

VFW Joins DPAA in Vietnam for 30-Year Commemoration


VFW and NACVSO Sign Historic MOU to Expand Veteran Service Capabilities


VFW Presents Vietnam War Artifacts to Vietnamese Government in Washington


VFW, Grunt Style Unite to 'Honor the Contract' with Limited-Edition T-Shirt


VFW Applauds VA for 'Scalpel' Approach to Force Reduction


VFW Celebrates 249 Years of Freedom


VFW Action Alert: Vote YES to Keep Veterans in their Homes


VFW Reaffirms Commitment to US Military as Conflict in Middle East Escalates


VFW Honors the United States Army's 250 Years of Valor


VFW Urges Vets to Prioritize Mental Health During PTSD Awareness Month and Beyond


VFW Calls on Nation to Remember the True Meaning of Memorial Day


VFW National Commander Joins Day of Service Sponsors to Aid Homeless Vets


VFW Action Alert: Say NO to Putting Veterans in Debt


Winners of VFW Publications Contest Announced


VFW Applauds VA for Clearing Way to Timely Care


VFW Honors America's Service Members This Armed Forces Day


Ace Hardware Honors Memorial Day with Nationwide Tribute to Veterans


Veterans Help Group and VFW Team Up to Launch Innovative Social Security Disability Eligibility Screener


VFW Honors Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month


This May, Burger King® Franchisees Give Back to Veterans


VFW Named as a Beneficiary of Harley-Davidson's 2025 Let's Ride Challenge


VFW Names 2025 Top National Teachers


VFW Honors the Nation's Gulf War Veterans


VFW Announces Fourth Annual Day of Service


VFW Now National Presenting Sponsor of Irreverent Warriors


VFW Joins with Main Street to Provide Financial Education to Veterans


VFW Honors National Vietnam War Veterans Day


VFW Names First Woman Veteran to Lead its National Legislative Efforts


VFW Leaders Prepare for Diplomacy, Troop and DPAA Site Visits


VFW Launches 79th Annual Youth Scholarship Contests


Rep. Van Orden Receives VFW Congressional Award


VFW Chief Demands Lawmakers 'Honor the Contract' with Veterans


VFW Announces 2025 National Scholarship Winners


VFW Honors Women's History Month


VFW Prepares to Deliver 2025 Legislative Priorities to Lawmakers


VFW Calls on Administration, Congress to Stop Indiscriminate Firing of Veterans


'Brothers After War' to Debut Nationwide February 28


VFW Reminds Members to Stay Focused Amid Confusion in the Capital


Leading veterans' groups release Independent Budget Recommendations for the Department of Veterans Affairs


VFW Honors National Black History Month


VFW Remembers Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.


VFW Leaders Kick Off New Year With Troop Visits Abroad


Sport Clips Haircuts Donates $1.33M to VFW for Help A Hero, the Largest Veteran Scholarship Program of its Kind


VFW Celebrates Long Overdue Victory as Dole Act Signed into Law


VFW Urges Vigilance in the Wake of New Years Day Terror Attack


VFW Foundation Warmly Welcomes New Executive Director


VFW Remembers President Jimmy Carter


Seasons Greetings from the VFW


VFW Wishes America's Guardians a Happy 5th Birthday


VFW Reflects on the 13th Anniversary of the End of Iraq War