MEMBERSHIP

JOINING OUR POST

We offer the following membership types:

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Annual Membership:    $40

Lifetime Membership:   Lifetime membership price is determined based on your date of birth. 

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• 1987 and later...       $425

• 1977 - 1986               $410

• 1967 - 1976               $375

• 1957 - 1966               $335

• 1947 - 1956               $290

• 1937 - 1946               $225

• 1936 and earlier...    $170

After submitting your membership application using the links below, please send us a copy of your DD-214 so that we can validate your eligibility.  Please remove or mask your SSN before sending.

Email to:  admin@mtairyvfw.com

GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR VFW MEMBERSHIP

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:

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1: Citizenship– must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. National.

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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.

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3: Service in a war, campaign, or expedition on foreign soil or in hostile waters*.This can be proven by any of the following:

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- 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

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*This information is usually available through a veteran’s DD-214. If other information is needed or if a veteran’s DD-214 is not complete, they can contact the National Personnel Records Center online or at 314-801-0800 to request more information.

More detailed information on VFW eligibility can be accessed here.