VFW Eligibility

 There are two qualifiers for membership in the VFW, as set out in our By-Laws. An individual must meet both in order to become a member. They are as follows:

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.

If you are not eligible for membership in the Veterans of Foreign Wars but you have a parent, grandparent, child, grandchild, sibling, or spouse who would be eligible then you may apply for membership in the VFW Auxiliary. You can learn more at vfwauxiliary.org.


District Chairman

310-835-0021
perk48@att.net
 

Auxiliary Eligibility
Members must be at least 16 years old
Those eligible are:

• Husband/Wife

• Widower/Widow

• Father/Mother

• Grandfathers/Grandmothers

• Sons/Daughters

• Grandsons/Granddaughters

• Brothers/Sisters

Of persons who were or are eligible for membership in the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States.
Those eligible for membership in the VFW are those who have received a campaign medal for overseas service; have served 30 consecutive or 60 non-consecutive days in Korea; or have ever received hostile fire or imminent danger pay.
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 veterans service record can be obtained by contacting:
National Archives and records Administration
Phone: 1-866-272-6272
 
District Auxiliary Chairman
562-633-1996
porkysangle@sbcglobal.net