Membership
VFW Membership Eligibility
There are three qualifiers for membership in the VFW, as set out in our By-Laws. An individual must meet all three in order to become a member. They are as follows:
1) Citizenship – must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. National.
2) 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.
3) 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
- 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.
How to Apply
1) Bring a copy of your DD-214 or qualifying award.
2) Fill out VFW membership application.
3) Pay membership fee. (Annual fee is $33.00) or (Life Membership age based)
4) Once confirmed by the Membership Team, membership applications will be voted in at the next post meeting held every 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7pm.
IMPORTANT NOTE
MEMBERSHIP WILL NOT BE PROCESSED IF ANY OF THE FIRST 3 STEPS ARE NOT COMPLETED OR ELIGIBILITY IS NOT CONFIRMED BY THE MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE.
