VFW membership is approximately 2 million strong. In addition to seven U.S. Presidents, VFW has a long history of members representing all walks of life. As one might expect with such a large base, VFW members represent a cross-section of the American people. From elderly veterans to 20-year-old active duty troops, VFW welcomes every qualified veteran into its ranks. Since 1899, we've been a well-respected part of the community. We hope you will consider joining the country's finest.

You're Eligible If Any of the Below Apply...

  • In Foreign Wars World War II
    • European-African, Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
    • Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal
    • American Campaign Medal
    • American Defense Service Medal
    Others:
    • China Service Medal
    • Korean Service Medal
    • Vietnam Service Medal
    • Southwest Asia Service Medal
    • Kosovo Campaign Medal
    Occupation Duty
    • Army of Occupation Medal
    • Navy Occupation Service Medal
    Expeditionary Campaigns
    • Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
    • Navy Expeditionary Medal
    • Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal
    Badges and Ribbons
    • Combat Action Ribbon
    • Combat Infantryman Badge
    • Combat Medical Badge
    Korea Duty
    • 30 consecutive or 60 non-consecutive days on the Korean Peninsula or in territorial waters since June 30, 1949
    Hostile Fire or Imminent Danger Pay
    • Hostile Fire Pay ("event-based" pay) replaced Combat Pay in 1963. In 1983, its parameters were expanded.
    • Imminent Danger Pay is "treat-based" pay and was issued often during the 1990's.

    To join VFW Post 1301, please visit the Post.


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    To obtain a copy of a DD-214 quickly, call one of the following numbers:

     

            Army (314) 538-4132

            Air Force (314) 538-4218

            Navy (314) 538-4200

            Marines (314) 538-3155

            Coast Guard (Fax only) (314) 538-4175

     

    Be prepared to furnish complete name, Social Security number, branch of service, and dates of service.


    DD-214 ONLINE


    National Personnel Records Center will supply DD-214’s to the veteran or next of kin only online at:  http://vetrecs.archives.gov/.  You must know complete name, SSN, branch of service, and dates of service.  Records prior to WWI are housed at the National Archives in D.C. and are not available through this service.


    Individuals other than veterans or next of kin must complete Standard Form 180, Request Pertaining to Military Records, which also can be downloaded from the above web site.






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