You Belong in the VFW
Join us as brothers and sisters of America to preserve the rights of veterans and support each other as only those who share in the camaraderie forged by conflict can.
As the largest combat veterans organization around, VFW membership spans the globe. We’re an elite group of combat warriors who have each other’s backs long after the fight is over.
Camaraderie. Empowerment. Access to a vast network of resources. Assistance securing the benefits you've earned.
Eligibility
There are three qualifiers for membership in the VFW, as set out in our By-Laws. An individual must meet all three in order to become a member. They are as follows:
1: Citizenship – must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. National.
2: 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.
3: 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
Membership
Annual Membership--Your dues of just $36.00 will cover the cost of your membership for a full calendar year.
Life Membership--By becoming a VFW Life member, you make a lifetime commitment to serving your fellow service members and veterans. 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. Fees for Life membership are based on your age. Go to https://vfworg-cdn.azureedge.net/-/media/VFWSite/Images/Modules/Join/Life-Membership-Fees.jpg?la=en&v=1&d=20200901T155140Z to see the fee schedule.
Legacy Life Membership--Legacy Life membership enables VFW Life members to leave a lasting impression on our great organization. There are three prestigious levels of Legacy Life membership are available: Gold, Silver and Bronze. Each level offers generous benefits reserved exclusively for Legacy Life members. Go to https://www.vfw.org/join to see the payment schedule and benefits for each level.
For additional information and to join Post 4658 contact the Quartermaster, Larry (Gunny) Strassner, ljrstrassner@rochester.rr.com