VFW Calls for Stories of Veterans #StillServing with Canine Companions

The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) launched the #StillServing campaign in February 2020 to bring attention to and honor the continued commitment and sacrifice of America's veterans. For some of those men and women, dogs have played—or continue to play—an important role. The VFW wants to share their stories.

The VFW urges all veterans who have experiences with service dogs, working dogs, therapy dogs and emotional support dogs to submit a brief story through the #StillServing website at todaysvfw.org.

This new initiative is seeking a wide range of stories including, but not limited to:

• Veterans involved in training service dogs, working dogs or therapy dogs.
• Dogs who assisted service members during a military operation.
• Veterans employed with a police department K-9 unit.
• Service dogs or therapy dogs aiding veterans with physical or mental injuries.
• Veterans who benefit from emotional support dogs.
• Veterans involved in training service dogs, working dogs or therapy dogs.
• Dogs who assisted service members during a military operation.
• Veterans employed with a police department K-9 unit.
• Service dogs or therapy dogs aiding veterans with physical or mental injuries.
• Veterans who benefit from emotional support dogs.

The #StillServing campaign is raising awareness about the different ways veterans continue a life of service beyond their military career and how their ongoing contributions make a positive difference for communities and the country. For more than a year, it has showcased inspiring stories of veterans who exemplify the best of America. Visit todaysvfw.org for more information or to submit a story.

The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. is the nation's largest and oldest 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 1.6 million VFW and Auxiliary members located in over 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.