The VFW
On September 29, 1899, thirteen Spanish-American War veterans gathered in a small tailor shop in Columbus, Ohio, to discuss how they could assist their fellow
veterans and the dependents of their fallen comrades. Soon joined by American veterans from the Philippine Insurrection, their selfless desire to care for those
who share a common bond forged by war laid the foundation for the multifaceted, powerhouse organization that is known worldwide as the Veterans of Foreign Wars of
the United States.
The men who founded the VFW challenged the status quo, and helped to forever change how our nation cares for her veterans, service members, and their families. Virtually every military and veteran quality of life program created in this century and last is due to the tenacity and perseverance of VFW members to ensure that a nation that creates veterans properly takes care of them when they return home. Join the VFW. Become a part of this rich history!
To learn more about the VFW and its good work on behalf of our communities, our youth, and our Veterans read the latest Fact Sheet published by the VFW National organization.
VFW Membership
If you have received a campaign medal for overseas service, have served 30 consecutive or 60 non-consecutive days in Korea, or have ever received hostile fire or
imminent danger pay, and have been honorably discharged, then you are eligible to join our ranks. Proof of foreign service is required (copy of DD 214). Complete
the VFW Membership Application, print the application, and drop it by Post 10148 or mail it to the address at the bottom of this
web page.
VFW Auxiliary Membership
Any eligible relative of a Veteran who qualifies to be a VFW member is
eligible to join the Auxiliary. Complete the VFW Auxiliary Membership Application, print the application, and drop it by Post
10148 or mail it to the address at the bottom of this web page.
Any questions? Email post10148@vfwfl.org.
