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The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW), is a congressionally chartered war veterans organization. VFW currently has 1.6 million members and is the largest American organization of combat veterans. Members must be US citizens and be currently serving in the US Military or have an honorable discharge from the US Armed Forces. Membership also requires military service overseas during a conflict and decorated with an expeditionary medal, a campaign medal or ribbon. Receipt of imminent danger/hostile fire pay is accepted for membership. A DD214 or World War II era discharge paper with campaign medals, and or badges printed on back is used to verify membership eligibility.
As for what it does, it is veterans helping veterans, their families, widows, and orphans, as well as their communities. They are often found involved in community activities, such as an honor guard for a funeral, placing flags on graves, marching in parades, etc. They also often donate to charitable causes.
The organization currently has around 1.6 million members, and has posts all around the country.
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Why is the poppy used to remember both world wars?
It comes from the VFW Veterans of Foreign Wars Poppy Buddy campaign.
Where can you find living World War 2 veterans in Rhode Island and Massachusetts?
Find your local VFW ( Veterans of Foreign Wars) chapter
Law that goes with Veterans of foreign wars?
USC Title 36 (United States Code, Title 36)
Is there info on Vietnam veterans?
VFW-Veterans of Foreign Wars, founded by Spanish-American War of 1898 veterans in 1899. American Legion-founded by WWI veterans in 1919. AMVETS-American Veterans, founded by WWII veterans in 1944. VVA-Vietnam Veterans of America, founded by Vietnam War veterans in 1978.
How did the American Legion get started and who and why was it started?
The "American Legion" was created by WWI veterans in about 1919. The "Veterans of Foreign Wars" (VFW) was created by Spanish-American Veterans of 1898, and is our oldest Veterans group. The "American Veterans" (AMVETS) was created by WWII veterans. Originally, these veteran groups were open to only their own veterans, but as time went by they opened to all "qualified" veterans.
What does VFW stands for?
it means veteran of foreign wars
In what year was the Veterans of Foreign Wars organization founded?
Veterans of Foreign Wars was founded in 1899 in the United States. The actual named was decided upon in 1914. It lobbies for better health benefits and care on behalf of American Veterans.
What does veteran honor?
veterans of foreign wars
How many groups of veterans are there?
3, the veterans of foreign wars, the American legion, and the disabled American veterans
Where is the Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of Us in Katy Texas located?
The address of the Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of Us is: Po Box 1011, Katy, TX 77492-1011
Who was in the war and you can write a story about them?
Contact the VVA (Vietnam Veterans of America), VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars), or the AMVETs (American Veterans).
Where is the Veterans Of Foreign Wars Post 4393 Color Guard Association in Northfield Minnesota located?
The address of the Veterans Of Foreign Wars Post 4393 Color Guard Association is: 516 Division, Northfield, MN 55057-2020
Why is the poppy used to remember both world wars?
It comes from the VFW Veterans of Foreign Wars Poppy Buddy campaign.
What is the largest US Veterans organization?
American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA), Korean War Veterans, Disabled American Veterans (DAV)
Which of the groups help the veterans?
Disabled American VeteransVeterans of Foreign Wars of the United StatesVietnam Veterans of AmericaAmerican LegionMilitary Order of the Purple Heart
Where can you find living World War 2 veterans in Rhode Island and Massachusetts?
Find your local VFW ( Veterans of Foreign Wars) chapter
Is Veterans of Foreign Wars a 501c3 organization?
The VFW is a Veterans' Service Organization (VSO) and is a 501(c)7 non-profit corporation.
