VFW Membership

07/24/2026

🎉 Congratulations to all of our 2025–2026 VFW All-American Posts, Districts, and Departments!

Your dedication, leadership, and commitment to growing the VFW have earned one of our organization's highest distinctions. This achievement reflects countless hours of recruiting, retaining, mentoring, and serving veterans and their families throughout the membership year.

Thank you for your hard work, your passion for our mission, and your unwavering commitment to strengthening the VFW. Your efforts ensure that our organization remains a powerful voice for veterans today and for generations to come.

Congratulations on this outstanding accomplishment—we're proud to celebrate your success!

07/21/2026

Congratulations to the 4th quarter winners of the Commander in Chiefs challenge!

Winners will receive a buddy poppy tablecloth.

Division 1: Post 392 (VA)
Division 2: Post 1273 (SD)
Division 3: Post 5066 (TN)
Division 4: Post 12209 (TX)
Division 5: Post 6964 (NJ)
Division 6: Post 9587 (NY)
Division 7: Post 150 (NY)
Division 8: Post 2553 (MN)
Division 9: Post 1704 (AZ)
Division 10 (tie): Post 11365 (IN)
Division 10 (tie): Post 6088 (NC)
Division 11: Post 3007 (MA)

Points were awarded to Posts as follows:

- Recruit a New Annual member into the Post: 1 point
- An Annual or Lapsed member converts to Life: 5 points
- Recruit a New Life member into the Post: 10 points

Standings can be tracked through OMS, via the Commander’s Challenge link.

07/10/2026

You're invited📨🎉

If you are a current or past All-American Commander you are invited to the All-American Luncheon at the 126th VFW National Convention in Reno.

When: Tuesday July 28th, 1:00 - 2:30pm

Where: Room C1-4, Reno-Sparks Convention Center

This is a ticketed event so make sure to get yours TODAY!

If you are a past or present All-American Commander you can log in to your OMS Account and you should receive a pop up notification for you to purchase your ticket.

If you need assistance please reach out to your membership team.
call (888)-564-6839
or email [email protected]

06/18/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Carol Whitmore, the VFW, and everyone who contributed to this year's recruiting effort on achieving an incredible 101% membership goal! 🎉

This accomplishment reflects the dedication, teamwork, leadership, and commitment of so many members working together to strengthen the VFW and support veterans across the nation.

Thank you to everyone who played a role in recruiting, mentoring, and retaining members throughout the year. Your hard work and unwavering commitment continue to make a difference and ensure the VFW remains a strong voice for veterans and their families.

Together, you've not only reached the goal, you've surpassed it. Well done to all!

06/03/2026

🏆 Attention Post, District, and Department Commanders!

As we approach the end of the 2025–2026 Membership Year, we are preparing to recognize those who have earned All-American honors. If your Post, District, or Department has met the requirements, please make sure your cap size is on file.

To update your cap size:
✅ Log in to vfw.org
✅ Select "Online Membership System (OMS)" under Membership Quick Links
✅ Under Personal Services, click "Cap Size"
✅ Select your cap size and style, then click Submit

This information is needed to order All-State and All-American caps.

Please remember that reaching 101% membership does not automatically qualify a Post for All-State or All-American recognition. Be sure to review your Department Membership Program and the National Membership Program for complete qualification requirements.

Thank you for your dedication, leadership, and hard work as we continue striving toward our membership goals and finish the year strong!

05/11/2026

Membership Monday is evolving—and it’s all about you 🇺🇸

We’re moving from set topics to a roundtable discussion format—creating more space for open conversation, shared ideas, and real-time problem solving.

This puts members at the center, giving Posts and Departments the chance to connect, collaborate, and learn from each other.

Bring your questions, your wins, and your challenges—let’s talk it out together. Your voice matters.

Join us today at 7pm!

Microsoft Teams meeting
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/270559144382577?p=frHLL1qlWC5s02fiLy
Meeting ID: 270 559 144 382 577
Passcode: F67sQ3wh

04/30/2026

We’re building more than skills—we’re building stronger communities.

Through VFW Training, members are equipped to grow membership, support veterans, and lead with purpose.

Ready to make an impact?

Join us live TODAY, 4/30 at 7pm!

Associate Director-Membership Edward Stefanak Jr will be conducting membership training at VFW Post 2205 Denton, TX. The training will cover: the importance of outreach and engagement, how to set up recruiting events, proven methods that work on recruiting new members, and closing techniques.

LIVE ON:
Facebook - Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars
Instagram -
YouTube -

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04/24/2026

Congratulations to the members of Post 660 on being selected as the overall winners of the VFW Open House Sweepstakes.

The post's effort, initiative, and commitment to engaging their community and fellow veterans truly stood out. The success they achieved is a direct reflection of strong leadership and a team that understands the importance of outreach and connection.

As the overall winner, Post 660 will be receiving a recruiting tent, tablecloth, and windsail. These tools are designed to support and enhance continued outreach efforts.

More importantly, their participation helped showcase what an effective Open House can accomplish—bringing veterans through the doors, creating opportunities for connection, and strengthening the VFW at the Post level.

Thank you for your leadership and for setting the standard. We appreciate everything you and your Post are doing to move the mission forward.

04/07/2026

It's time to congratulate those Posts who led their divisions for the third quarter of the membership year in the Commander’s Challenge. Each of these Posts will receive a VFW and POW/MIA flag.

Division 1: Post 1503 (VA)
Division 2: Post 1054 (Pacific)
Division 3: Post 10003 (IN)
Division 4: Post 3073 (AL)
Division 5: Post 12225 (VA)
Division 6: Post 3494 (OH)
Division 7: Post 5860 (SD)
Division 8: Post 75 (CA)
Division 9: Post 8480 (GA)
Division 10: Post 4995 (GA)
Division 11: Post 8005 (NJ)

Every quarter, points are awarded to Posts as follows:
- Recruit a New Annual member into the Post: 1 point
- An Annual or Lapsed member converts to Life: 5 points
- Recruit a New Life member into the Post: 10 points

Standings can be tracked through OMS, via the Commander’s Challenge link.

For the fourth quarter, April through June, the Posts that lead their divisions as of June 30th will receive a personalized Buddy Poppy™ table cover for the Post’s poppy drives.

Let’s carry this momentum through the end of the year, and continue to prove that NO ONE DOES MORE FOR VETERANS!