IT'S NOT THE PRICE YOU PAY TO BECOME A MEMBER, IT'S THE PRICE YOU PAID TO BECOME ELIGIBLE.

There are as many reasons to join the VFW as there are members. For some, it means enjoying the company of other veterans at a local VFW hall. For others, it is about supporting a good cause, allowing the VFW to advocate on their behalf for veterans’ rights.

What would membership mean to you?

• Camaraderie with others who have served
  
  
• A way to meet others concerned about your community
  
  
• Active support to programs that help deployed servicemembers
  
  
• Association with a group that has first-hand experience with the hardships of combat. A group that knows veterans come from all walks of life and have different experiences. A group where members are allowed to disagree with one another and still share the pride of having served on behalf of their country
  

The one thing we all agree on: Membership means providing more than lip service to supporting veterans and deployed servicemembers, as well as their families.

The VFW welcomes everyone who is a US citizen, was honorably discharged, or is currently serving in the U.S. armed forces, and meets at least one of the follow criteria:

• Was awarded a campaign or service medal for serving overseas in a combat zone;
  
  
• Served 30 consecutive days, or a total of 60 days, in Korea; or
  
  
• Received Imminent Danger/Hostile Fire Pay.
  
  

On October 9, 2005, membership eligibility was expanded to include the following:

• Afghanistan Campaign Medal
  
  
• Iraq Campaign Medal
  
  
• Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Border
  
  
• Combat Action Badge
  
  
• SSBN Nuclear Deterrent Patrol Breast Insignia