VFW Day of Service Sets New Record with Nearly 2,700 Events Worldwide

The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) announced today that its fifth annual VFW Day of Service reached a new milestone this May, with XXXX events taking place in XX countries around the world.

The worldwide initiative brings together VFW members, veterans, military families and community supporters to address local needs and demonstrate the continued impact of veterans beyond their military service.

“For the fifth year in a row, VFW members and veterans around the world showed up for their neighbors, strengthened their communities and continued the legacy of service that defines who we are,” said VFW National Commander Carol Whitmore. “VFW Day of Service is a powerful reminder that for our members, service does not end when the uniform comes off. The record participation in 2026 reflects not only the momentum of this initiative, but the enduring commitment of veterans to lead by example.”

VFW Day of Service began in 2022 as an outgrowth of the organization’s Still Serving campaign that highlights the ongoing dedication of veterans and service members who continue to uplift and improve their communities after their military service has ended. This year’s VFW Day of Service is sponsored by Humana, USAA, CenterWell and loanDepot.

Veterans are more likely to volunteer in their communities than their civilian counterparts, according to a recent civic health survey¹ of veterans. The study also found that veterans donate to charities, register to vote and remain more actively engaged in civic and community life than civilians.

The VFW is calling on all veterans across America and around the world to join in the 2027 VFW Day of Service to show that veterans never stop serving.

To register your 2027 event and get resources, or to find an event near you to join and see how other veterans around the country are making a difference, visit atVFWDayofService.org.

The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. is the nation's largest and most established major war veterans organization. Founded in 1899, the congressionally chartered VFW is comprised entirely of eligible veterans and military service members from the active, Guard and Reserve forces. With more than 1.3 million VFW and Auxiliary members located in nearly 6,000 Posts worldwide, the nonprofit veterans service organization is proud to proclaim “NO ONE DOES MORE FOR VETERANS” than the VFW, which is dedicated to veterans’ service, legislative advocacy, and military and community service programs. For more information or to join, visit our website at vfw.org.

¹2021 Veterans Civic Health Index