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VFW MEMBERSHIP ELIGIBILITY
There are two qualifiers for membership in the VFW, as set out in our National Bylaws. An individual must meet both in order to become a member. They are as follows:
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.
Learn more about the VFW Auxiliary at vfwauxiliary.org.
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.
Learn more about the VFW Auxiliary at vfwauxiliary.org.
IF YOU EARNED ANY OF THESE
• Korea Duty (Service in Korea for 30 consecutive or 60 non-consecutive days)
• Hostile Fire Pay or Imminent Danger Pay
• Hostile Fire Pay or Imminent Danger Pay
THEN YOU BELONG HERE!
Benefits of Membership
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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).
*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
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).
*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 ELIGIBILITY
Membership in the Auxiliary is open to both men and women who are related to those that are eligible for VFW Post membership.
It should be noted that the Veteran you are eligible under is not required to be a VFW member.
Must be a United States Citizen, at least 16 years of age and must have one of the following relationships with an eligible veteran:
It should be noted that the Veteran you are eligible under is not required to be a VFW member.
Must be a United States Citizen, at least 16 years of age and must have one of the following relationships with an eligible veteran:
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Husband/Wife
Father/Mother Son/Daughter Brother/Sister |
Widower/Widow
Grandfather/Grandmother Grandson/Granddaughter |
Step- and adopted parents, children, siblings (and half-siblings), grandparents and grandchildren are considered the same as biological parents, children, siblings, grandparents and grandchildren, and may join the VFW Auxiliary under their VFW-eligible veteran.
If you meet these requirements, contact the VFW Auxiliary to apply!
Current VFW Post 10139 Auxiliary Membership is $30 for the first year and $25 annually thereafter.
Learn more about our eligibility requirements and how to become a member. Have questions? Check out our FAQ or contact us at [email protected].
If you meet these requirements, contact the VFW Auxiliary to apply!
Current VFW Post 10139 Auxiliary Membership is $30 for the first year and $25 annually thereafter.
Learn more about our eligibility requirements and how to become a member. Have questions? Check out our FAQ or contact us at [email protected].
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