Membership

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

Annual Membership

Your dues of just $35.00 will cover the cost of your membership for a full calendar year as a member. ($1.98 of your membership dues goes toward your VFW magazine subscription.) 

Lifetime Membership

By becoming a VFW Life member, you make a lifetime commitment to serving your fellow service members and veterans. That's something to take great pride in.  You'll also enjoy many great benefits of being a Life member! You will:      Avoid annual dues and renewals.     Maintain your membership in any Post you choose, worldwide!     Never pay an increase in dues—Guaranteed!     Receive a 10% discount on exclusive VFW Store merchandise for the first year.  We will purchase your Life Hat as a new member or conversion to Life! You can become a VFW Life member by making a one-time payment, or you can pay for your Life membership through our installment plan with an initial $45 payment and the Life membership amount billed over an 11-month period.