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 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!

 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.

 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.