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What is the difference between the VFW and the American Legion?
American Legion was established as a WAR TIME post and their bylaws require that a member have served DURING a time of war or certain conflicts established by congress. The VFW is not ALL for veterans of a foreign war. The VFW has the highest proportion of combat veterans of either American Legion or Amvets.
What is the symbol of the VFW?
Maltese Cross
We see that the VFW insignia is the eight-pointed Maltese Cross on a background of radiating solar rays. Upon the Cross is superimposed the Great Seal of the United States, encircled by the name of our organization.
What issues is the VFW concerned with?
Our 2021 Priority Goals:
- Budget. Reform the dysfunctional federal budget process.
- Health Care.
- Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
- Education, Employment and Transition Assistance.
- Military Quality of Life.
- National Security, Foreign Affairs and POW/MIA.
How much is a VFW membership?
With a VFW membership, you’ll find all this and more! Further, your VFW membership establishes your place in the VFW legacy that dates back to our founding in 1899. Your dues of just $45.00 will cover the cost of your membership for a full calendar year as a Member-At-Large for your state.
What do VFW members do?
Across America, the initials VFW are a familiar sight and symbolize a commitment to the nation both at home and abroad. Our Mission: To foster camaraderie among United States veterans of overseas conflicts. To serve our veterans, the military and our communities. To advocate on behalf of all veterans.
What are the VFW colors?
The VFW Post 12163 Honor and Color Guard volunteers are distinguished by their black and white uniforms. While we do not charge for these services, we do accept donations, the proceeds of which are used to offset expenses for uniforms, equipment and other expenses incurred by the volunteers.
Is VFW a charitable organization?
The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) was chartered by Congress ( Title 36 USC Chapter 2301) on May 28, 1936. The VFW is a non-profit organization, which means it receives no United States funding through taxes and only is supported by charitable donations.
What does the name VFW mean?
Veterans of Foreign Wars, VFW (noun) an organization of United States war veterans
What is the VFW purpose?
The purpose of the VFW is to speed rehabilitation of the nation’s disabled and needy veterans, assist veterans’ widows and orphans and the dependents of needy or disabled veterans, and promote Americanism by means of education in patriotism and by constructive service to local communities.
What are the requirements to join the VFW?
To be eligible to join the VFW, or Veterans of Foreign Wars, a person must be a U.S. citizen who has served in the military honorably in an overseas conflict, received a campaign medal for overseas service, served 60 nonconsecutive or 30 consecutive days in Korea, or received imminent danger or hostile-fire pay.