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VFW Membership Application

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

- 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.

By submitting this application, I attest that I have served honorably or am currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. I also attest that I have served overseas in a location of foreign conflict.

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