The membership of the VFW is made up of men and women who have served their country honorably in overseas engagements for which a campaign badge or medal has been authorized by the U.S. Government. No others may join. Eligibility cannot be purchased with money, power or influence.
Membership is a coveted honor.
There are no honorary memberships. Patriotic sentiments are given expression through action programs aimed at stimulating love of country and more meaningful appreciation of our national heritage. Community betterment is the keystone of the total VFW structure. Working for the good of all citizens, VFW members use this method for putting into action the precepts of the Golden Rule. The hand of comradeship is outstretched to members, no matter in what part of the country they may be, by Posts which are always ready to assist their comrades and families in times of distressThe Service to disabled and needy veterans and their dependents is rendered by the VFW on a nationwide scale by its Veterans Service.