JOIN THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS
As yesterday's defenders of freedom, we welcome today's military
service members into our ranks to become part of our elite group of Combat Veterans. Our
common bond is the battlefield, whether it is service in the Persian
Gulf, Korea, Kosovo, South-West and South-East Asia, the war on terrorism or peace-keeping expeditionary
campaigns. Your courage and sacrifice have made a difference in
preserving and defending world peace.
If you have received a campaign medal for overseas service; have served
30 consecutive or 60 non-consecutive days in Korea; or have ever
received hostile fire or imminent danger pay, then you're eligible to
join our ranks.
see full list of qualifiers
To become one of the 'elite', drop by our Post, write us, call us, or email us, but please contact us...
Stop by the Post to fill out an application, or learn more during our open-door sessions every Saturday morning, 8-11am (we call it "Scuttlebutt").
Eligibility
To qualify for membership in the VFW you MUST meet the following TWO requirements:
1: Honorable Service –
must have served in the Armed Forces of the United States and either
received a discharge of Honorable or General (Under Honorable
Conditions) or be currently serving.
2: Service in a war, campaign, or expedition on foreign soil or in hostile waters*. This can be proven by any of the following:
- An authorized campaign medal (see a full list of qualifying medals and badges)
- Receipt of Hostile Fire Pay or Imminent Danger Pay (verified by a military pay statement)
- Service in Korea for 30 consecutive or 60 non-consecutive days
*This information is usually available
through a veteran’s DD-214. If other information is needed or if a
veteran’s DD-214 is not complete, they can contact the National Personnel Records Center online or at 314.801.0800 to request more information.
More detailed information on VFW eligibility can be accessed here.
If you are not eligible for membership in
the Veterans of Foreign Wars but you have a parent, grandparent, child,
grandchild, sibling, or spouse who would be eligible then you may apply
for membership in the VFW Auxiliary. You can learn more at vfwauxiliary.org.
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BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP
The VFW appreciates your service, and so do patriotic businesses
across the country. That's why we've teamed up to offer you -as a VFW
member- and your family discounted pricing on valuable merchandise and
services. It's just one more way we're able to say, "thank you" for all
you've done to protect our freedom!
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