The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is one of the largest and oldest veteran service organizations in the country, open to veterans who served in a foreign war, campaign, or expedition. Beyond the community and social side most people picture, the VFW does substantial practical work: free, accredited assistance filing VA disability claims and appeals, legislative advocacy for veteran benefits, and community programs supporting veterans and military families locally.
Local posts vary widely in how active they are, but a good one is a genuine resource — particularly the free claims assistance, which can make a real difference navigating the VA claims process. If you're relocating, it's worth finding and connecting with your new area's post early rather than after you need something specific from it.
Relocating to Arkansas specifically? See our Arkansas relocation guides.