Ready to apply?
If your spirit of service still prevails or you feel like you are missing something after the military, you should apply for membership.
There are three qualifiers for membership in the VFW, as set out in our national by-laws. A man or woman veteran must meet all three in order to become a member:
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Citizenship
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must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National
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Honorable Service
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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.
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Service in a War, Campaign, or Expedition on Foreign Soil or in Hostile Waters
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This can be proven by any of the following:
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An authorized campaign medal
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Receipt of Hostile Fire Pay or Imminent Danger Pay (verified by a military pay statement)
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Service in Korea for 30 consecutive or 60 non-consecutive days
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Note: 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.
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MEMBERSHIP FEES
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP - $40/year
Dues of just $45.00 will cover the cost of your membership for a full calendar year as a Member-At-Large for your state. ($1.98) of your membership dues goes toward your VFW magazine subscription)
Lifetime Membership - payable in one lump sum or as installments over the course of a year
AGE as of
DECEMBER 31st
ONE-TIME
PAYMENT
LIFE MEMBERSHIP INSTALLMENT PLAN
THROUGH AGE 30
31-40
41-50
51-60
61-70
71-80
81 AND OVER
$425.00
$410.00
$375.00
$335.00
$290.00
$225.00
$170.00
initial payment
$45.00
$45.00
$45.00
$45.00
$45.00
$45.00
$45.00
11 payments of
$38.64
$37.27
$34.09
$30.45
$26.36
$20.45
$15.45
