VFW Membership Information

MEMBERSHIP
The fundamental difference between our organization and other veteran organizations and one in which we take great pride is our eligibility qualifications.  There are three primary requisites for membership in the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States: (1) Citizenship: (2) Honorable service in the Armed Forces of the United States: (3) Service entitling the applicant to the award of a recognized "Campaign or Service Medal" as set forth in the Congressional Charter and/or By-Laws.
ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES
Eligibility for VFW membership requires honorable service in the U.S. Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, or Coast Guard in any foreign war or expedition recognized by the award of a U.S. campaign or service medal.  The only exception is for service in Korea after June 30, 1949, or Hostile Fire or Imminent Danger Pay. If separation papers do not show entitlement to a qualified campaign or service medal, the veteran may obtain information from the appropriate branch of service.  
LIFE MEMBERSHIP DUES
Any member is good standing may become a life member.  The following are the 2003 dues for life membership:
Attained Age Through 30 $245.00
31-40

$235.00

41-50 $215.00
51-60 $195.00
61-70 $165.00
71-80 $125.00
81 and over $85.00

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Membership Application (Requires Acrobat Reader)

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