WV VFW District 5

03/14/2026

03/09/2026

VFW Auxiliary Department of WV, Secretary Vicki Stainaker's sister went to her heavenly home yesterday, keep Vicki and family in your prayers

03/09/2026

We have filed our brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit challenging U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs rules that deny veterans the full education benefits they earned.

In Rudisill v. McDonough (2024), the Supreme Court of the United States made it clear that veterans who qualify for both the Montgomery GI Bill and the Post-9/11 GI Bill may receive up to 48 months of combined education benefits. However, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has issued rules adding restrictions Congress never intended, including requiring a break in service before accessing the full benefits.

That is not what the law says, and it is not what veterans earned. Veterans kept their promise to serve. Now it is time for our nation to Honor the Contract.https://vfw-org-hqagarhxahbybyd9.z01.azurefd.net/-/media/VFWSite/Files/Media-and-Events/Articles/2026/2026-03-05---Dkt-69---Petitioners-Principal-Brief---25-2033.pdf

03/09/2026

ATTENTION Comrades, Auxiliary, Friends and Supporters: As we draw closer to our State Convention, we are excited to announce that we have a new opportunity for the community to partner with us through the sponsorship of our Department.

Please click the link to view, download, and share our Department Sponsorship Package for the 2026-27 year.

https://vfwwv.com/uploads/Documents/Sponsorship%20and%20Convention%20Book/SponsorshipPackageDigitalVersion.pdf

Your support is vital to honoring and supporting our Veterans, and we look forward to all that we can achieve together!

PHOTO: Taken this week at the VFW Washington Conference in Washington D.C.

PICTURED: National Legislative Representative, Joe Earley, Department Commander Corrina Boggess, National Council Member Richard Ogden.

03/09/2026

Did you know that any WV VFW Post, Member, or Auxiliary, or a Community Partner or Business can place an ad in our Commemorative Convention Book?

Our upcoming WV VFW State Convention will take place June 18-21, 2026 at the Bridgeport Convention Center, and our Convention Book is a great way to reach and connect with the Veteran community in the state of West Virginia, give a shoutout to your Post or a special VFW member, honor those who are no longer standing with us, announce your intent to run for a Department or National position, and so much more.

All proceeds go towards off-setting the cost of the Convention Banquet tickets for our VFW Members, Auxiliary, and guests.

Photo: Last Years Convetion Book!
(2026 has not been printed)

Click on the link below for more information:
https://vfwwv.com/uploads/Documents/Sponsorship%20and%20Convention%20Book/UPDATED2DepartmentConventionProgramAdRequest2026.pdf

03/06/2026

VAVS Reps. Jo Crouser, Lore Cunningham, presenting gift cards to the Beckley VA Hospital, to help support our Veterans. The donations from our auxiliaries in the Department of WV Aux. to the hospital fund makes this possible, which we thank you for the continue support, God Bless our Veterans.

03/03/2026

VFW National Commander Carol Whitmore delivers historic testimony to Congress, demanding lawmakers "Honor the Contract" for veterans and pass the Major Richard Star Act.

02/27/2026

♥️🇺🇸♥️! High Salute 🫡 ♥️!

Two West Virginia National Guard members who were shot in D.C. were awarded the Purple Heart medal during Trump’s State of the Union address.

02/23/2026