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From The Editor

Welcome to the VFW News from the Department of New Mexico. The Newsletter is online only and is published 3 times a year, September, December, and May. This is the official publication of the Department of New Mexico Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary. All advertising, articles, photos, and current news items will be provided by the Department VFW and New Mexico VFW Posts and Auxiliaries. Any outside advertisements or news articles will be approved by the Department Communications Officer before publishing.

I am proud to serve as Editor along with Betty Decker as the Assistant Editor.

We are committed to providing accurate, timely, and relevant information to our readers and members that they can use in their everyday lives while offering unique perspectives on challenges faced by veterans and their families.

A media kit is available for presentation to all potential advertisers. Participation by all Posts, Auxiliaries, and Officers is essential in providing advertising, articles, photos of events, and human interest stories along with information that will make our newspaper well-read.

I would like to ask all Department, District, and Post Officers on VFW, VFWA, MOC, and MOCA to support and distribute our newspaper.

Sincerely,

Mark Decker

Editor-in-Chief

Issue Dates and Deadlines for Articles

Issue

Material Due Date

Publication Date

September

August 10

September 10

December

November 10

December 10

May

April 10

May 10

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Reintegration Program

Goodwill Homeless Veterans' Reintegration Program


VFW Department of New Mexico Foundation

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

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


VFW Remembers Pearl Harbor


VFW and Columbia University Announce Military Transition Collaboration


A Thanksgiving Message from the VFW


VFW Action Alert: Pass the Dole Act Now


Message from the VFW National Commander on General Election Results


VFW Reminds Americans that Freedom Isn't Free


Happy Birthday, Marines!


VFW Announces National Initiative with the Grunt Style Foundation to Address Veterans' Mental Health Needs


VFW Honors National Native American Heritage Month


VFW Action Alert: Keep TAP Promotion Act in Defense Bill


VFW, SVA Announce 2024/2025 Legislative Fellowship Selectees


VFW Celebrates the Navy's 249th Birthday


VFW Thanks Members Still Serving in the Wake of Disaster


Sport Clips Haircuts Launches Annual 'Help A Hero' Campaign to Raise $1.5 Million for Veteran Scholarships through Nov. 16


VFW Teams Up with Vetrepreneur to Aid Vets in Business Ownership


VFW Day: Celebrate the Legacy


VFW Applauds Congress Passing Emergency Appropriations for VA


Until They All Return Home


VFW Wishes the US Air Force a Happy 77th Birthday


VFW Honors National Hispanic Heritage Month


Always Remember


VFW Readies for Annual September Legislative Conference


VFW Remembers the End of the Afghanistan War


VFW Admonishes Former President for Medal of Honor Remarks


VFW Awards Nearly $750,000 in Scholarships to Student Veterans


Applications Open for 2024-2025 VFW-SVA Legislative Fellowship


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