The word's getting out.

OCTOBER 2013 The VFW Launches National Campaign to Raise Awareness of Veterans' Issues Reno Post Sets Example of Service Voice of Democracy: Last Call for Entries! Read VFW Magazine and Checkpoint Online No Pressure: You Can Change Your Mind Other ways to help     THE VFW LAUNCHES NATIONAL CAMPAIGN TO RAISE AWARENESS OF VETERANS' ISSUES After 10 years of growing his famous hair, Troy Polamalu, strong safety for the Pittsburgh Steelers, has committed to a ceremonial haircut this Veterans Day to help raise awareness of the critical issues our veterans face. And word is getting out fast. In the past two weeks, this latest VFW campaign spread across the media quickly, appearing in USA Today, CNN, Fox News, ESPN and more than 100 other news outlets. Troy's long-time partner, Head & Shoulders, officially signed on to support The VFW Mane Event. Now we need YOU on board. Set up your personal fundraising page or make a gift today! Learn More >>   RENO POST SETS EXAMPLE OF SERVICE Bill Maltman knows what our troops need—the kind of support he says his fellow Vietnam veterans never got. That's why his Post adopted a military unit, pledging to support them in any way possible. Look what they've done to keep that promise.  Read More >>   VOICE OF DEMOCRACY: LAST CALL FOR ENTRIES! All Voice of Democracy submissions must be received by November 1 at midnight. This year's theme is: "Why I'm Optimistic About Our Nation's Future." Don't miss this chance to compete for more than $1.9 million in scholarships and incentives. Read More >>   READ VFW MAGAZINE AND CHECKPOINT ONLINE Check out  VFW magazine online for a more in-depth look into the latest veterans' issues, historic battles, remarkable stories of our nation's heroes, and so much more. While you're there, read Checkpoint, the VFW's bimonthly newsletter on Post and Department activities.     NO PRESSURE: YOU CAN CHANGE YOUR MIND There are several ways to continue helping veterans long after you're gone, and you can change your mind at any time. We realize that circumstances change, and these options provide flexibility.