FAQS

FAQ's

 An annual membership is $50.00 per year.
 
The year runs from the month of purchase to the following year's month.  For example, an annual membership is made 05 Jun 2026.  That membership renewal will be 30 Jun 2027.
 
A Life Membership is based on age; however, is a much better deal over the long run.
 
$425.00 - 18 to 30 years
$410.00 - 31 to 40 years
$375.00 - 41 to 50 years
$335.00 - 51 to 60 years
$290.00 - 61 to 70 years
$225.00 - 71 to 80 years
$170.00 - 81 years and older

More information on membership is on our Membership webpage.

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.

More information on membership is on our Membership webpage.

Yes.  Only U.S. Flags that are no longer serviceable
 
We do not accept other Nation's flags, State flags, or any other flags.
 

Yes, you can.  The following organization have reciprocal membership privileges:
 
VFW Auxiliary 2995
American Legion Post 161
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 161
82nd Airborne Association- Evergreen Chapter
Association of the U.S. Army- Nakamura Chapter
U.S Submarine Veterans Inc - Seattle Sub Base