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:
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
*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.
Our programs support our service members while they are on the front line, as they are being discharged and long after they return. Your tax-deductible donation will be immediately directed to the VFW programs where your support is most urgently needed.
Post VFW MeetingOpening
VFW Post 3036 will resume its regular monthly meetings Tuesday, July7, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. This will be the first meeting since March 3. We have several items of business to conduct. This will be an important and informative meeting, please make it a priority on your schedule.
If you have or have been exposed to the COVID 19 virus within the last fourteen (14) days please do not attend. Your temperature will be checked upon entering the post (if your temperature is 100 or greater you will not be allowed to stay), face coverings are encouraged, and social distancing will be observed.
Please pass this on to any member you see who is not on this list.
Thank you,
Theron Lott
Adjutant/Quartermaster
Cootie Meeting
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