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Post Membership Requirements
There are two qualifiers for membership in the VFW, as set out in our National Bylaws:
1. 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.
2. Service in a war, campaign, or expedition on foreign soil or in hostile waters*. This can be proven by any of the following:
- Award of an authorized campaign medal displayed below
- 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

Annual membership $37 per year
Lifetime membership 18-30 years old. $425
Lifetime membership 31-40 years old. $410
Lifetime membership 41-50 years old. $375
Lifetime membership 51-60 years old. $335
Lifetime membership 61-70 years old. $290
Lifetime membership 71-80 years old. $225
Lifetime membership 80 + years old $170