Troop Support

We're here supporting our troops day in and day out. Our members offer support to the military community in many different ways, whether that means helping military families get through long deployments or hosting send-off and welcome home events. The VFW knows how important troop support is because all of our members have been there.

We're here supporting our troops day in and day out. Our members offer support to the military community in many different ways, whether that means helping military families get through long deployments or hosting send-off and welcome home events. The VFW knows how important troop support is because all of our members have been there. Military Appreciation Program (MAP) Our Military Appreciation Program (MAP) is the outstretched hand between the local VFW and military community, offering support around the world. Since 2005, MAP has sponsored events supporting more than 3.4 million service members and their families. A large part of MAP is the Adopt-a-Unit program, providing VFW Posts the opportunity to adopt hundreds of military units around the world. Adopt-a-Unit's goal is to develop supportive relationships with units before, during and after deployments to help deliver the vast network of resources the VFW has available to the military. If you are a service member or a Family Readiness Group leader interested in participating in this program, contact the MAP office today. The MAP Grant application can be found on the National Programs Dashboard. The application period is now open for the 2026-2027 MAP grants period. The MAP Grant application can be found on the National Programs Dashboard. The grant will close Aug. 31, 2027, or once all funds are exhausted. Any events held prior to the opening of the MAP grant cycle will not be reimbursed with 2026-2027 funds. MAP Resources Adopt-A-Unit FAQ Adopt-A-Unit Application Adopt-A-Unit for Military Adopt-A-Unit Report How to Find a Unit MAP Grant FAQ