NEWS

Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans

Honoring our Vietnam Veterans, Their Families, and the Communities Who Stand With Them


National Day of Service

National Day of Service


The PACT Act

The PACT Act is a new law that expands VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits and other toxic substances.


Menifee Vietnam Memorial

City of Menifee to Honor Vietnam Veterans at Welcome Home Celebration Honorees at the Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans event will receive a challenge coin and dog tags commemorating their contributions and service during the Vietnam War


VFW Post 1956 Inaugural Day of Service

Paint Your Heart Out


California Veteran – Summer 2022


Agent Orange Blue Water navy claims

VA News


VA publish regulations for Family Caregivers

VA Office Published REgulations for family caregivers


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Statement from VFW Department of California State Commander David Kuta

Current events in the Middle East are dominating the news day after day.


The California Veteran Magazine – Spring 2026 Issue

The California Veteran is the official publication of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, Department of California. It is an online magazine published four times a year to keep our members informed about important news affecting the VFW and veterans


VFW Department of California Applauds Signing of SB 694 into Law

The new law reinstates penalties for claims sharks targeting veterans and service members navigating the federal benefits system


VFWCA Announces Statewide Winner of Voice of Democracy Scholarship

Winning Essay, “How Are You Showing Patriotism and Support for Our Country?” Advances to Nationals for $35,000 Scholarship


VA Impacts during Shutdown

VA Benefits will continue to be processed and delivered, including compensation, pension, education, and housing benefits.


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VFW Remembers Past Commander-in-Chief John Furgess


Oracle Provides VFW Foundation with $160,000 to Aid Veterans Service


VFW Honors LGBTQ+ Veterans' Service to Nation


VFW Highlights Importance of Mental Health This National PTSD Awareness Month


VFW Celebrates New Alternative Therapy Trial


VFW Applauds Federal Court Ruling Against Veterans Guardian


VFW Mourns the Loss of Diane Carlson Evans, Vietnam Women's Memorial Founder


Memorial Day Reminds Us Freedom Isn't Free


Ace Hardware and VFW Continue Memorial Day Tradition with Annual Flag Giveaway


250 Years of Freedom: Made Possible by America's Veterans


VFW Honors America's Service Members This Armed Forces Day


VFW Mourns the Loss of Past Commander-in-Chief Edward S. Banas Sr.


Winners of VFW Publication Contest Announced


Burger King Franchisees to Spend May Giving Back to Veterans


VFW Honors Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month


VFW Applauds Supreme Court Decision Reaffirming Accountability for Contractors


VFW Commends White House Executive Order Advancing Research, Access to Emerging Treatments


VFW Applauds VA for Resuming Electronic Health Record Rollout in Michigan


VFW Names 2026 Top National Teachers


VFW 2026 National Youth Scholarship Winners Announced


VFW Honors the Nation's Gulf War Veterans


VFW Announces Fifth Annual Day of Service


VFW to Crown 2026 National Youth Essay Winners Live


VFW Commends Bravery and Expertise of Operation Epic Fury Aircrew and Rescue Personnel


VFW Honors National Vietnam War Veterans Day


VFW Debuts New Tool to Streamline VA Benefits Assistance


Rep. Pfluger Named 2026 VFW Congressional Award Recipient


VFW Appalled Major Richard Star Act Vote Blocked for Second Time


VFW First Woman Commander Makes History Delivering Legislative Priorities to Congress


VFW Expresses Condolences for US Casualties of Operation Epic Fury


VFW Affirms its Promise to US Service Members as Operation Epic Fury Begins


VFW Honors Women's History Month


VFW Commends VA for Listening to Veterans' Voices and Rescinding Rule


VFW Named Beneficiary of Harley-Davidson's Second Annual Let's Ride Challenge


VFW Eager to Deliver 2026 Priority Goals to Congress


VFW Demands VA Rescind Disability Rating Rule Change


VFW Raises Serious Concerns Over VA Disability Rating Policy Interim Rule Change


VFW Applauds Federal Court Decision Striking Down Louisiana 'PLUS Act'


DAV and VFW Unveil Funding Recommendations for Department of Veterans Affairs


VFW Honors National Black History Month


Remembering the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.


VFW Action Alert: Tell Congress to Act on the Major Richard Star Act


Sport Clips Haircuts Celebrates $1.22M Raised for Veterans' Scholarships & Thousands of Free Haircuts Given During its 2025 Help A Hero Campaign


VFW Reaffirms Commitment to US Military Following Operation Absolute Resolve


VFW Announces Annual Publications Contest


VFW Extends Season's Greetings


VFW Applauds Presidential Action Rescheduling Hemp-Derived Products for Treatments


Happy Sixth Birthday, Guardians


VFW Welcomes VHA Restructuring Initiatives


VFW Conveys Condolences for National Guard Members Killed, Wounded in Syria


Post News

Important Info for Post1956 Members

Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans

Honoring our Vietnam Veterans, Their Families, and the Communities Who Stand With Them

National Day of Service

National Day of Service

District News

Important Info for District 3 Members

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Statewide News

News & Info from your department

Statement from VFW Department of California State Commander David Kuta

Current events in the Middle East are dominating the news day after day.

The California Veteran Magazine – Spring 2026 Issue

The California Veteran is the official publication of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, Department of California. It is an online magazine published four times a year to keep our members informed about important news affecting the VFW and veterans

National News

Important info from National VFW

VFW Remembers Past Commander-in-Chief John Furgess

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States remembers the legacy of John Furgess, a distinguished Army of...

Oracle Provides VFW Foundation with $160,000 to Aid Veterans Service

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Longtime VFW Foundation supporter Oracle has donated $160,000 to help advance the Veterans of Foreign Wars' Nat...

Announcements

American Indian Veterans Memorial Dedication

VFW Post 1956 is honored to announce the dedication of the American Indian Veterans Memorial at Riverside National Cemetery on Saturday, May 2, 2026. This significant monument pays tribute to Native American, Alaska Native, and Pacific Islander veterans and represents a historic addition to Riverside National Cemetery.

At the center of the memorial stands "The Gift," by artist A. Thomas Schomberg honors 200 years of military service and the enduring sacrifices of American Indian veterans throughout our nation's history.

This project, initiated in 2005, was made possible through years of dedication and broad community support. The VFW Department of California and District 3 VFW Posts were honored to contribute to the realization of this memorial. 

We invite members, families, and the community to attend this historic dedication! 


Commander's Corner

Commander Michael Cano

 

 

Veterans of Foreign Wars            Menifee VFW Post 1956   P.O. Box 321 Menifee, CA 92586

EIN: 95-3319357- 501(c) (19) Veteran Non-Profit: C2326557

 COMMANDER’S CORNER

 

 
June 14, 2024

Our Post has completed another banner year with successful accomplishments in its VFW Programs, stellar Membership increase, and community visibility thanks to an excellent team of VFW members volunteering many hours to accomplish our Mission.
Here is a month-by-month notable accounts of our successful accomplishments:
January 2024:
Collaborated in developing the 2024-2027 Strategic Plan for a regional non-profit Economic Development Coalition (EDC) in the Southwest Riverside County.
VFW Post members participate in the Unclaimed Heroes Ceremony at RNC
February 2024:
Participated in the Mayor’s Tech Idea Exchange – jobs for Veterans
VFW Programs Award Ceremony at Menifee Kay Ceniceros Senior Center
March 2024
Collaborated in the Mayor’s Charity Gala
Participated with our Post Auxiliary in delivering Spring Tea extravaganza
Coordinated with the City of Menifee – 2nd Annual Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans
April 2024:
Participated in honoring cadets of Paloma Valley High School NJROTC
Collaborated with the City of Menifee Better Together Community Beautification
May 2024:
Participated with Southwest Riverside County Higher Education Coalition in developing a resolution to establish a four-year University in the region
Participated in the Mt. San Jacinto College State of the College address
Collaborated with the City of Menifee in delivering Memorial Day 2024
Elected, appointed, and installed a new slate of officers for 2024-2025 June 2024:
• Participated at Miller-Jones Mortuary flag retirement
• California VFW State Convention June 19 -23
• District 3 Commander John Z. Hernandez has provided recommendations to the VFW State Commander on our eligibility to be named All-American 4 years in arrow. We are now ranked 15th in Division 7, Nationwide.