VFW Department of Ohio

VFW Department of Ohio This is the Official page for the Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Ohio

The VFW traces its roots back to 1899 when veterans of the Spanish-American War (1898) and the Philippine Insurrection (1899-1902) founded local organizations to secure rights and benefits for their service: Many arrived home wounded or sick. There was no medical care or veterans' pension for them,and they were left to care for themselves. In their misery, some of these veterans banded together an

d formed organizations with what would become known as the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. After chapters were formed in Ohio, Colorado and Pennsylvania, the movement quickly gained momentum. By 1915, membership grew to 5,000; by 1936, membership was almost 200,000. Since then, the VFW's voice had been instrumental in establishing the Veterans Administration, creating a GI bill for the 20th century, the development of the national cemetery system and the fight for compensation for Vietnam vets exposed to Agent Orange and for veterans diagnosed with Gulf War Syndrome. In 2008, VFW won a long-fought victory with the passing of a GI Bill for the 21st Century, giving expanded educational benefits to America's active-duty service members, and members of the Guard and Reserves, fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan. The VFW also has fought for improving VA medical centers services for women veterans. Besides helping fund the creation of the Vietnam, Korean War, World War II and Women in Military Service memorials, the VFW in 2005 became the first veterans' organization to contribute to building the new Disabled Veterans for Life Memorial, which opened in November 2010. Annually, the 2.1 million members of the VFW and its Auxiliary contribute more than 11 million hours of volunteerism in the community, including participation in Make A Difference Day and National Volunteer Week. From providing over $3 million in college scholarships and savings bonds to students every year, to encouraging elevation of the Department of Veterans Affairs to the president's cabinet, the VFW is there.

Auxiliary schedule for Department of Ohio Convention at Kalahari.
05/30/2026

Auxiliary schedule for Department of Ohio Convention at Kalahari.

Please see the updated agenda for June Convention. You can also find it on the vfwoh.org website at the top of the scrol...
05/30/2026

Please see the updated agenda for June Convention. You can also find it on the vfwoh.org website at the top of the scrolling bar. Have a most amazing day and we will see you next week!

Comrades.... please keep the family and friends of SFC. Branden Hickey in your prayers, SFC. Hickey has lost his life wh...
05/29/2026

Comrades.... please keep the family and friends of SFC. Branden Hickey in your prayers, SFC. Hickey has lost his life while serving our great nation. Hometown is Lancaster Ohio, please share this info ... God Bless...

View Sergeant First Class Brandon Kyle Hickey's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

Welcome home Cpl. Smith... after 76 years Cpl. Smith is now home from his tour of duty in the Korean War. As V.F.W. Dep...
05/28/2026

Welcome home Cpl. Smith... after 76 years Cpl. Smith is now home from his tour of duty in the Korean War. As V.F.W. Dept. Of Ohio Pow/Mia Chairman i thank the many V.F.W. Members and many Veterans and concerned citizens that welcomed Cpl. Smith home... Military Rights today at Nelsonville Ohio... God Bless

Comrades.....As of this morning National has NOT received election reports from the following Posts !! You risk having y...
05/28/2026

Comrades.....As of this morning National has NOT received election reports from the following Posts !! You risk having your Charter suspended by National.....Please get these in ASAP.

05/28/2026

100.60% Membership!! Way to go VFW Department of Ohio !!!!!

05/28/2026

VFW applauds a landmark federal court ruling finding that unaccredited claims company Veterans Guardian violated federal law by charging veterans.

05/26/2026
05/26/2026

VFW Department of Ohio is 100.5% Membership Comrades....Great Work !!

05/22/2026

Bravo Zulu VFW Department of Ohio !!! 100.40% Membership!!

Address

35 E. Chestnut Street, Suite 506
Columbus, OH
43215

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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+16142241838

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