WASHINGTON (May 23, 2013) — The national commander of America’s largest and oldest major combat veterans organization is applauding Congress this week for passing the Stolen Valor Act of 2013, which now heads to the White House for the president’s signature. John E. Hamilton, a triple Purple Heart recipient who leads the Veterans of [...] The Missouri Veterans Commission invites the public to attend Memorial Day ceremonies at its five State Veterans Cemeteries – Bloomfield, Fort Leonard Wood, Higginsville, Jacksonville, and Springfield May 27, 2013. “Our cemeteries firmly believe in honoring in perpetuity those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country,” said Larry D. Kay, Executive Director [...] 
RECOMMENDED BY THE BY-LAW STUDY GROUP (updated 5/21/13) Sec. 104—Member Dues. (See Section 104 of By-Laws) National, Department and Post may establish annual dues in the manner prescribed in these By-Laws. In the event a member surrenders his membership or his membership is terminated in accordance with the National By-Laws, there shall be [...] 
Recommended by the By-Law Study Group (updated 5/13/13) Table of Contents. ARTICLE VI—NATIONAL CONVENTION Sec. 105—Members in Good Standing. A member whose current dues are paid to December 31 through their anniversary date is in good standing and, unless suspended or terminated, is entitled to all membership rights in accordance with [...] 
In This Issue:1. VFW Attends DOJ Veterans Fraud Discussion2. House Committee Clears VA Funding Bill3. Senate VA Hearing Postponed4. Korean War 60th5. Three MIAs Identified 1. VFW Attends DOJ Veterans Fraud Discussion: This week, the Department of Justice (DOJ) hosted a meeting with veterans’ leaders to discuss ongoing efforts to prevent fraud against service [...] 
Spanish-American War Monument in Jefferson City is a Reminder of the Increased Definitive Role the Missouri National Guard would Soon Fulfill By Maj. Alan Brown ngmo.pao@us.army.mil JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Behind the Staples and across the Steak and Shake on Missouri Boulevard, a lone sentry from a war few remember, but which played a [...] 
JEFFERSON CITY – The flags of the United States and the State of Missouri at all government buildings in Missouri will be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Wednesday (May 15) in honor of Missouri’s Peace Officers Memorial Day, so designated by a 1996 state law. The day commemorates the sacrifices of [...] 
In This Issue: 1. VFW Testifies on VA Construction Process2. House Committee Clears Veterans Bills3. Senate VA Committee Discusses Healthcare Bills4. Two MIAs Identified 1.VFW Testifies on VA Construction Process: This week, VFW testified before the House VA Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, discussing shortcomings in VA’s construction planning process. A recent GAO report finding [...] 
