VFW Post 1 Membership

Welcome to VFW Post 1!

We have updated to a single form to manage your membership; feel free to skip the portions that do not apply to you.

We're excited that you chose to continue your service to your country with VFW Post 1.

As the Originator and Innovator of the Veterans of Foreign Wars; at Post 1 we pride ourselves on always looking for new ideas, new programs and new ways to better serve our Veteran community.

By Joining VFW Post 1, you have entered an exclusive family of Veterans that Include:

General Irving Hale (Founder), Jack Swigert (Apollo 13), Joe Sakato (MOH Recipient), Hiroshi "Hersey" Miyamura (MOH Recipient), Scott Kelly (Astronaut), William H. McRaven(Navy SEAL), James H. Harvey III (Tuskegee Airman), Don Whipple (Iwo Jima 2nd wave), Robert O'Neill (Navy SEAL), Jason Crow(Congresman), David Ortiz (State Representive), General Kathleen M. Flarity. Pete Aragon, James Doyle, Raymond and Mona Starkey, Kelsey Komarek and many more.

Please indicate the following Campaign Medals or Ribbons you have received for your service in a foreign conflict.

You must have received one of the qualifying campaign medals or options listed below in order to be eligible for membership in the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

I do of my own free and accord, solemnly promise and declare that: I will bear true allegiance -- to the Constitution of the United States of America -- and will always be loyal thereto. I do further solemnly promise and declare -- that I will comply with the Congressional Charter -- By-Laws and Ritual of this order -- and I will always be loyal thereto -- that I never wrong or defraud this organization -- nor a member thereof -- nor permit any wrong to be done to either -- if in my power to prevent it. I will never propose for membership -- any person not eligible -- nor one whom I know to be unworthy. I will never make known to anyone -- not authorized to receive it -- any of the work of this order. Should my affiliation -- the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States -- cease in any way -- I will consider this pledge -- as binding outside of the order -- as though I had remained a member of same. All this I promise and pledge -- upon the honor of a true comrade -- and citizen of our great republic.

I attest that I am a citizen of the United States, that my Campaign Service was Honorable, and that I have never subsequently been discharged from the Military Service under dishonorable conditions. I also certify that (1) I am entitled to a Campaign Ribbon or Medal authorized by the U.S. Government based on my overseas service or; (2) I have Served overseas in Korea or; (3) I have received Imminent Danger/Hostile Fire Pay. I further give authority to the Veterans of Foreign Wars to verify Honorable Overseas Service entitling me to Membership.