After chapters were formed in Ohio, Colorado and Pennsylvania, the movement quickly gained momentum. Today, membership stands at more than 1. Our voice was instrumental in establishing the Veterans Administration, development of the national cemetery system, in the fight for compensation for Vietnam vets exposed to Agent Orange and for veterans diagnosed with Gulf War Syndrome.
In , we won a long-fought victory with the passing of a GI Bill for the 21st Century, giving expanded educational benefits to America's active duty service members, and members of the guard and reserves, fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan. We were the driving force behind the Veterans Access and Accountability Act of , and continually fight for improved VA medical centers services for women veterans.
And in , we became the first supporter of the National Desert Storm War Memorial which is planned for construction at our nation's capital.
We have many programs and services that work to support veterans, service members and their families, as well as communities worldwide. Please check out our latest fact sheet or spend some time browsing our site to learn why No One Does More For Veterans. Forgot username or password? Are you a new user? What is ID. About Us Across America, the initials VFW are a familiar sight and symbolize a commitment to the nation both at home and abroad.
It is these membership qualifications that set our order apart from other veteran groups. To become a VFW member you need to be a citizen of the United States, be of good standing in the community, have been honorably discharged from or are currently a member of the armed forces of the United States. If you qualify for membership and desire to join our fine organization please fill out the Membership form and submit it with supporting documentation and payment to the following address or E-mail.
Please feel free to download a copy of our Post welcome packet which will give you the Post history as well as information about our meetings and the exciting things we are doing in the community. Wives, Widows, Mothers, Foster and Stepmothers who have performed the duties of parent , Grandmothers, Daughters, Granddaughters, Foster and Stepdaughters who attained that status prior to age sixteen and for whom the duties of parent were performed , Sisters, Half-sisters, Foster and Step-sisters who attained that status prior to age sixteen , Husbands, Fathers, Grandfathers, Sons and Grandsons of any persons who were or are eligible for membership in the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States are eligible for membership in the VFW Auxiliary.
Authorization is shown on the veteran's separation documents. Benefits You've Earned. We're Looking for You. The announcement was well-received by the Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW , as it has continuously urged Congress and both the current and previous administrations to address toxic exposure since Happy Birthday Marines!
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