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National VFW 2017 Review
Three Letters VFW
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:
Three Letters VFW
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:
- Citizenship – must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. National.
- 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.
- 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 other side for a 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
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Annual VFW Membership is $35.00. VFW Lifetime Membership fee:
Age |
Cost |
Discounted |
Through 30 |
$425.00 |
$325.00 |
31 - 40 |
$410.00 |
$310.00 |
41 - 50 |
$375.00 |
$275.00 |
51 - 60 |
$335.00 |
$235.00 |
61 - 70 |
$290.00 |
$190.00 |
71 - 80 |
$225.00 |
$125.00 |
81 and over |
$170.00 |
$70.00 |
Life membership is based on the applicant's age as of December 31st of the current year. This post will donate $50 and the Minnesota Sixth District VFW will add another $50. That reduces the life membership cost by $100.
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We speak your military language at the Brainerd VFW and welcome applications for new members.
Contact me to get a membership application. Email: dalewing@brainerd.net Phone: Pat Wing at 218-839-9636 Selflessness means heroes put on a uniform when they don't have to. No one does more for veterans than the VFW. |
Brainerd VFW Auxiliary membership is $20/year.
Eligibility information at: https://vfwauxiliary.org/join-us/eligibility-information/
Eligibility information at: https://vfwauxiliary.org/join-us/eligibility-information/
