Membership Requirement Information

A world map showing various military and service medals, ribbons, and badges with labels indicating where in the world they are awarded, such as Vietnam Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Korean Service Medal, and others.

Who can join…

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

A world map showing different types of military medals and decorations with a focus on Europe, Africa, and Asia, illustrating various countries' military honors.

Elegibility requirements change from time to time if you have questions, please feel free to contact us at any time.

We are always looking for new and transfer VFW & VFWA members!

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