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The VFW is focusing on recruiting women, who may be missing out on their benefits

By Christina Estes

Published July 27, 2023 at 5:43 PM EDT

The VFW has long helped veterans navigate federal bureaucracy to get the benefits they've earned. It's worried too few women are joining and are missing out, so is making extra effort to recruit them.

Christina Estes

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