The VFW organization helps veterans to thrive by keeping veterans informed, engaged, and educated about all the benefits and programs available to them and their families. This podcast highlights how additional financial and charitable donations are collected and utilized, unique programs for minority veterans, and how veterans can continue to be of service through medical research. During this episode of The VFW Podcast, Host Terrence Hayes chats with Executive Director of the Center for Minority Veterans, Stephen Dillard who discusses the wonderful work his team does to ensure our minority veterans have the health care, benefits, and entitlements they have earned. Director of the VFW Foundation, Richard Potter, discusses the 25th anniversary of the foundation and what lies ahead as they continue to seek ways to best serve our amazing veterans, service members, and families. Drs. Chris O’Donnell, Chief of Cardiology and Director of the Center for Population Genomics, VA Boston Health Care System, and Phil Tsao, Assistant Chief of Staff for Precision Medicine and Director of the Palo Alto Epidemiology Research and Information Center for Genomics, discuss the All of Us Research Program and how this program helps ensure veterans are represented in this historic effort to speed up biomedical breakthroughs.   Executive Director for the Center for Minority Veterans, Stephen Dillard —   Stephen offers an overview of the Center for Minority Veterans and details the people served by the organization. [2:01] How the VFW and Center for Minority Veterans collaborate. [5:22] Information about the benefits available to minority veterans and their families. [6:50] The Minority Veterans Advisory Committee consults and advises the Center for Minority Veterans. [10:48] The Minority Benefits Summit is postponed due to COVID-19. [14:35]   Director of the VFW Foundation, Richard Potter —   Richard explains the creation and the purpose of the VFW Foundation. [17:26] How the VFW Foundation and corporate sponsors support veterans and service members. [20:04] The VFW Foundation has provided financial relief to VFW community posts during the COVID pandemic. [27:55] The VFW Foundation is celebrating its 25th anniversary. [30:51]   Dr. Chris O’Donnell and Phil Tsao, Ph.D. —   Dr. O’Donnell shares the goals and accomplishments of the Precision Medicine Initiative. [36:36] How veterans can join the All of Us program and how the program benefits veterans. [38:14] Over 250,000 veterans participate in the ongoing All of Us program. [41:18] The genetic feedback veterans receive from participating in the program. [43:02]   For more information or continue the conversation, please visit: Veterans of Foreign Wars Website VFW Podcast Page @VFWHQ on Twitter VFW on Facebook VFW Unmet Needs Program Call 1-888-JOIN-VFW Text “NEEDS” to 20222 to donate to the Unmet Needs Program Center for Minority Veterans VFW Foundation All of Us Program — 1-833-805-0426  

In honor of Black History month, the VFW is highlighting veterans who made a difference during their service and continue to make a difference in their communities. The VFW donates to organizations that assist service members who have battled spoken and unspoken, systemic biases based on race, equity, and justice as well as other deserving causes.

During this episode of The VFW Podcast, Host Terrence Hayes discovers programs that assist veterans with wellbeing initiatives and housing benefits. R&B Artist and Navy Veteran B. Taylor shares his continued passion for the military and why his service was key to leading him to his musical career. Army LTC (ret.) and Merging Vets and Players National Director J.C. Glick, and former Major League Baseball star Slade Heathcott discuss MVP’s mission

A successful mission is never the result of just one person. Those who have served, as well as those currently serving, know that no one goes it alone. By applying the teamwork ethic, VFW and its partners have served veterans for over a hundred years. Trust is a key tenet in our quest to assist our brethren. When members of the VFW family reach out for help, no matter the issue, we offer varying means of support provided by our organization, partners, contributors, and volunteers.

During this episode of The VFW Podcast, Host Terrence Hayes chats with VFW Adjutant General Kevin Jones who speaks about the importance of giving during the holiday season and how the VFW utilizes the charitable dollars to help veterans, service members, and military families. And, VA Senior Advisor and Director of Community Engagement, Anthony Love talks about the Department of Veterans Affairs’ efforts to lower veteran homelessness nationwide.

During this episode of The VFW Podcast, Host Terrence Hayes chats with three friends, mentors, and leaders whom he served with during his time in the military. He speaks with Marine Corps Sergeant Major (retired) Bryan Battaglia, the second Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air Force Chief Master Sergeant (retired) Denise Jelinski-Hall, former Senior Enlisted Advisor to the National Guard Bureau,

Welcome, one and all, to the first installment of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Podcast with host, Terrence Hayes. The VFW organization values veterans, active duty service members, and their families. It is so much more than telling war stories at the Post. Through this communications platform, we are intent on changing past perceptions and showcasing the inclusivity, community assistance, and mental health and wellness programs available to VFW members.

The VFW Podcast is the official podcast of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the oldest combat veterans service organization advocating for and serving our veterans, service members and military families worldwide. The VFW Podcast will feature interviews, one-of-a-kind perspectives and insightful conversations concerning veteran legislation, educational and financial assistance programs, national veterans’ services, critical initiatives from the VFW National Commander, and much more.