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Only veterans who have served in an overseas combat zone may join the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Veterans who served during any war, not necessarily in combat, are eligible for membership in the American Legion.

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What can you write for a VFW?

a vfw is a veteran from foreign war


What type of interest group is the VFW?

The VFW is a Political Action Committee


What veterans are eligible for VFW membership?

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You are a veteran of the Korea war how can you join the VFW or American Legion?

To join the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) or the American Legion as a veteran of the Korean War, you would need to meet their membership criteria. Typically, you must have served honorably during a period of foreign conflict and have received a campaign medal or served in a specific area during a designated time frame. You can contact your local VFW or American Legion post for more information and to initiate the membership process.


If Vietnam was not a declared war why can veterans join the American Legion?

Because the American Legion can change its rules. Anybody that served in combat is eligable for the American Legion or VFW.


Can a merchant marine join a vfw post?

No the VF is for people not industries, certain merchant mariners fromWW2 ho ere granted veteran's status in 1988 can, but no others


Can you be cormmander of a vfw and be treasure of an American legion?

If the "By-Laws" of the VFW & Am Legion don't forbid it, probably could.


What is the Roman Numeral vfw?

There is no such numeral.


What is a VFW member at large?

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How can you find out your military classification?

If your registered for the draft it'll show on your draft status paper. If your discharged it'll show on your DD-214. If you join AMVETS or the VFW they'll get it for you. AMVETS was started by WW2 Vets in 1944. VFW was started by Spanish-American War Vet of 1898, in 1899. AMERICAN LEGION was started by WW1 vets in 1919. VVA was started by Vietnam Vets in 1979.


Can you go in the vfw if you are a American legion member?

Yes, an American Legion member can generally visit a VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) post, but specific access policies may vary by location. Many VFW posts welcome members of other veterans' organizations, allowing them to participate in events or social activities. However, it's advisable to check with the local VFW post for their specific rules regarding membership and visitation.