How many VFW locations are there?
As of 2020 the VFW has 1.6 million members and Auxiliary members, forming 6,000 local chapters known as Posts, grouped into 52 Departments covering the 50 states, the Asia-Pacific area, and Europe.
Can a civilian join the VFW?
You must be a veteran who has honorably served overseas in an area of foreign conflict in order to join the VFW.
Does the VFW help with VA claims?
VA Claims & Separation Benefits Our nationwide network of VFW Accredited Service Officers are experts at navigating the VA system. These trained professionals assist veterans filing for their VA claims and help veterans get the benefits they deserve.
What does VFW stand for bar?
VFW actually means Veterans of Foreign Wars. Unfortunately, or fortunately, depending on your views, there are actually very few of us that ARE veterans of foreign war. Because of that, most VFWs offer “guest” memberships that allow non-veterans to drink and dine at VFW halls.
What is a VFW member at large?
With a VFW membership, you’ll find all this and more! Further, your VFW membership establishes your place in the VFW legacy that dates back to our founding in 1899. Your 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.
Where is VFW headquarters?
Kansas City, MOVeterans of Foreign Wars / Headquarters
What are VFW’s?
The VFW is a nonprofit veterans service organization comprised of eligible veterans and military service members from the active, Guard and Reserve forces. Founded in 1899 and chartered by Congress in 1936, we are the nation’s largest organization of war veterans and its oldest major veterans organization.
What is a VFW Gold Circle member?
Gold Circle members are part of a very select group of Americans who faithfully support our nation’s veterans and service members. It is because of your membership in this group that I know how much you respect America’s veterans.
Can you join the VFW with a National Defense Service Medal?
If a veteran’s DD-214 or other military documentation confirms they have been awarded one of these campaign medals and they have served honorably, then they are eligible for membership in the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
What has the VFW done for veterans?
Besides helping fund the creation of the Vietnam, Korean War, World War II and Women in Military Service memorials, in 2005 the VFW became the first veterans’ organization to contribute to building the new Disabled Veterans for Life Memorial, which opened in November 2010.