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Our Mission:

We are a charitable organization working to support communities in need across the world. Our primary focus is on providing access to education, healthcare, and clean water to those who need it most. We believe that by investing in these basic necessities, we can help break the cycle of poverty and empower individuals to create a brighter future for themselves and their families. With your support, we can continue to make a positive impact on the world and help those in need.

Interested in joining our Post?

We will need two documents email to us: 

1. Completed VFW Application

2. Copy of DD-214

Send these as attachments by clicking the button below.

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VFW Eligibility

 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*. This can be proven by any of the following:

  • An authorized campaign medal (see a full list of qualifying medals and badges)
  • 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.


More detailed information on VFW eligibility can be accessed here.

Thank you for your service!

Are you Eligible?

Whether you are already a VFW Member or have not joined yet, we hope that you will consider us as your next Post Home. Please download the application, fill it out, and email it back to us with your DD-214. (We keep these on file, in a secure location)

VFW Application


Our Mission

 The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Auxiliary's mission is to improve the lives of veterans, service members, their families, and communities. They also support the VFW, promote patriotism, and inspire volunteerism.

Interested in joining our Auxiliary?

We will need two documents email to us: 

1. Completed Auxiliary Application

2. Copy of DD-214 for Eligible Service Member

Send these as attachments by clicking the button below.

Submit to Aux

VFW Auxiliary ELIGIBILITY

 Eligibility Requirements for VFW Auxiliary Membership:

  •  Members must be at least 16 years old.
  • Those eligible are ___(refer to list below) of persons who were or are eligible for membership in the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States.

                           * Husband/Wife

                           * Widower/Widow

                           * Father/Mother

                           * Grandfathers/Grandmothers

                           * Sons/Daughters

                           * Grandsons/Granddaughters

                           * Brothers/Sisters

  • 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.


Information on a veteran’s service record can be obtained by contacting the National Archives and Records Administration via Phone: 1-866-272-6272 or online:

  • Veterans Service Records: http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/
  • 4-Step Veteran Request Process: https://vetrecs.archives.gov/VeteranRequest/home.html
  • Military Records Request Using Standard Form 180 (SF-180): http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/standard-form-180.html


If you have membership questions or need more information, please contact us at vfw7397aux@gmail.com.

Are you eligible for the Auxiliary?

Whether you are already an Auxiliary Member or have not joined yet, we hope that you will consider us as your next Post Home. Please download the application, fill it out, and email it back to us with the DD-214 of your eligible Service Member. (We keep these on file, in a secure location)

Aux Application

Applications for download

VFW Membership Application (pdf)

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VFW Auxiliary Membership Application (pdf)

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