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Benefits of Membership

  • The camaraderie and fellowship that comes with being part of the nation’s largest group of combat veterans
  • The opportunity to socialize and perform service with veterans who served on the front line and in support roles
  • Receive support during the tough times that can follow military service
  • Access assistance for securing VA and State benefits you’re entitled to as a veteran
  • Save money through discounts on numerous insurance and health care plans
  • Cut vacation expenses through discounts on travel and other services
  • Enjoy knowing other veterans, military personnel and their families
  • Help to generate patriotism and troop support through VFW programs
  • Relax and enjoy life knowing that the VFW has your back on many fronts
  • Utilize resources to help you learn about and secure jobs
Many businesses offer VFW members exclusive discounts and service enhancements …click here for more information

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 (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
If you meet any of these requirements, we would love to talk to you. Membership is $45.00 a year. Download an application here.
​​Request Your Military Service Records Online, by Mail, or by Fax
https://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/
Request Your Military Service Records Online, by Mail, or by Fax (Includes DD 214/Separation Documents, Personnel Records, Replacement Medals, and/or Medical Records).
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*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.
https://vetrecs.archives.gov/VeteranRequest/home.html

VFW Auxiliary Membership

Membership in the Auxiliary is open to both men and women that are related to those that are eligible for Post membership in the VFW. It should be noted that the Veteran you are eligible under does not need to be a VFW member.

Members must be citizens of the United States and at least 16 years old and who are;
  • Husband/Wife of eligible ​a Veteran
  • Widower/Widow of eligible a ​Veteran
  • Father/Mother of eligible a ​Veteran 
  • Grandfather/Grandmother of a eligible ​Veteran
  • Son/Daughter of a eligible ​Veteran
  • Grandson/Granddaughter of a eligible ​Veteran
  • Brother/Sister of a eligible ​Veteran

If you meet these requirements, we would love to talk to you. Membership is $30 a year. Download an application here.
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