Membership Information

The Veteran's of Foreign Wars Organization numbers approximately 2.1 million members. The largest of the membership is made up of World War II vets (1.1 million), Korean War vets (441,000), and Vietnam War vets (504,000). The remainder are from Haiti, Somalia, Persian Gulf War, Grenada, Panama, Lebanon and many other expeditionary campaigns and occupation duties.

ELIGIBILITY

VFW membership is available to all U.S. Citizens, honorably discharged from the U.S. armed forces and who have earned an overseas campaign medal. Since WWII, a service medal has been awarded for 3 wars, 8 places of occupation, 24 multi-service operations, and 10 Navy and Marine expeditions as well as a ribbon for 2 separate ship actions. Veterans of all of these military actions are eligible for the VFW.

We have provided a reference list for you here. If your action is listed, you are eligible to apply for membership.

If you are not sure about your eligibility, please contact your local VFW Post, State VFW Office, or check the National VFW site for a list of eligilibility requirements. Be sure to include your full name, mailing address, contact phone, and military service information.

If your service is not listed, their may be an update. Please contact your State VFW Office, or the National VFW Offices directly to check.

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