LACKLAND VFW POST 9174 WANTS YOU TO BECOME A MEMBER!
COMMANDER'S CALL TO ARMS!
The Commander and other Post Member are looking for the Great Individuals that have Served the USA in our trouble times. The Combat Veteran is an elite group of people that make up a very small percentage of the population. Please come in and see all the great opportunities that await a person like you who has earned a special place in America's heart. We go out of our way to help other Veterans with needs only a Veteran can understand. We also put back into our community help those in need, supporting our children, the greatest resource of our Great America. We also support other charities, and give family support for those stationed overseas. We would love to honor you and have you honor others that have given all to keep this great nation free. If you have any questions please feel free to contact by Email at: info@vfw9174.org.
The Commander and other Post Member are looking for the Great Individuals that have Served the USA in our trouble times. The Combat Veteran is an elite group of people that make up a very small percentage of the population. Please come in and see all the great opportunities that await a person like you who has earned a special place in America's heart. We go out of our way to help other Veterans with needs only a Veteran can understand. We also put back into our community help those in need, supporting our children, the greatest resource of our Great America. We also support other charities, and give family support for those stationed overseas. We would love to honor you and have you honor others that have given all to keep this great nation free. If you have any questions please feel free to contact by Email at: info@vfw9174.org.
To qualify for membership in the VFW you MUST meet the following TWO requirements:
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: - An authorized campaign medal (see a full list of qualifying medals and badges)
- 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
*This information is usually available through a veteran’s DD-214. If other information is needed or if a veteran’s DD-214 is not complete, they can contact the National Personnel Records Center online or at 314.801.0800 to request more information.
More detailed information on VFW eligibility can be accessed here.
If you are not eligible for membership in the Veterans of Foreign Wars but you have a parent, grandparent, child, grandchild, sibling, or spouse who would be eligible then you may apply for membership in the VFW Auxiliary. You can learn more at vfwauxiliary.org.
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: - An authorized campaign medal (see a full list of qualifying medals and badges)
- 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
*This information is usually available through a veteran’s DD-214. If other information is needed or if a veteran’s DD-214 is not complete, they can contact the National Personnel Records Center online or at 314.801.0800 to request more information.
More detailed information on VFW eligibility can be accessed here.
If you are not eligible for membership in the Veterans of Foreign Wars but you have a parent, grandparent, child, grandchild, sibling, or spouse who would be eligible then you may apply for membership in the VFW Auxiliary. You can learn more at vfwauxiliary.org.
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