Camaraderie
Connect with people who understand military service and the experiences that continue to shape life afterward.
Veterans & Membership
Your service connects you.
Explore a community shaped by shared experiences, continued service, and looking out for one another.
Reasons to connect
A shared past.
A purpose ahead.
VFW membership offers a connection to fellow veterans and a national organization that advocates for those who served.
Continued service
Learn how veterans support one another and their communities. Ask the post about current local ways to take part.
National resources
Explore the national VFW’s membership benefits and veteran resources. Terms and availability are provided by the VFW.
View national benefits ↗National eligibility overview
Find out where
you fit in.
Eligibility is determined under national VFW rules. This overview does not establish eligibility or guarantee acceptance.
Review Official EligibilityWhat the national VFW looks for
Honorable service, or current service, in the U.S. Armed Forces with qualifying overseas conflict service. Qualifying evidence can include:
- A qualifying campaign or expeditionary award.
- Hostile Fire Pay or Imminent Danger Pay.
- Service in Korea for 30 consecutive or 60 nonconsecutive days.
Military service records are generally used to document eligibility. Review the national requirements and ask the post what documentation it needs.
Source: National VFW eligibility. No local dues or membership decisions are represented here.
Your next step
Make a local connection.
01
Review the requirements
Read the current national eligibility guidance.
02
Call Charles E. McKee Post 5091
Ask about membership, local dues, and a suitable time to visit.
03
Plan your visit
Confirm hours, meeting attendance, and any documents to bring.