# @vfwhq on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=s0GdDQYM1lg
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/27569418-vfwhq-youtube
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- **Posted:** 2024-12-13T19:54:44.000+00:00

## Caption

In the second episode following the podcast’s return, this hour is packed with compelling topics from an engaging panel of guests. In this holiday-themed episode, our host Rob Couture and guests explore the VFW’s record-setting achievements in securing benefits for veterans, reflect on Pearl Harbor Day events, deliver a sharp critique of a controversial article on veterans’ benefits, and wrap up with a spirited discussion about the upcoming Army-Navy game.

Featured Guests:

Mike Figlioli – Director, VFW National Veterans Service

Patrick Murray – Director, VFW National Legislative Service

Brittany Dymond Murray – Associate Director, VFW Communications & Public Affairs

Episode Highlights:
3:42 Celebrating a milestone year: $14.6 billion in benefits were secured for veterans in the last fiscal year, surpassing the previous record of $13 billion.

12:30 An in-depth look at the VFW’s participation in Pearl Harbor Day commemorations.

15:40 Opening of a new Benefits Delivery at Discharge (BDD) office at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, providing vital resources for transitioning service members.

21:51 Patrick Murray's passionate response to The Economist article, "American Veterans Are Now Receiving Absurdly Generous Benefits," defending the importance of veterans' programs and setting the record straight.

40:54 Highlights of the annual Army-Navy football game, its cherished traditions, and the camaraderie it fosters.

Join us for thoughtful conversations, powerful stories, and a touch of humor—because we’re always #StillServing.

## Stats

- **Views:** 200
- **Likes:** 16
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## Tags

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