MEMBERSHIP

JOIN THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS
 
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* (click for list).  This can be proven by any of the following:
 
- An authorized campaign medal (eligible medals/ribbons/devices)
- 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.
 
Download a complete a Membership application.  Then stop by the Post to complete the process. (click for form)


RENEWING POST MEMBERS
 
Visit the Renew Membership page to renew your annual membership or upgrade to Life or Legacy Life
 
 
AUXILIARY MEMBERSHIP
 
Members must be at least 16 years old
 
Those eligible are:
Husband/Wife
Widower/Widow
Father/Mother
Grandfather/Grandmother
Sons/Daughters
Grandsons/Granddaughters
Brothers/Sisters
Of persons who were or are eligible for membership in the VFW (as noted above)
 
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.
 
Proof of service is required for eligibility and must be obtained by the applicant
 
Download a complete a Membership application.  Then stop by the Post to complete the process. (click for form)