07/02/2026
Why Join the VFW?
Joining the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is about your service during and after the military. Your membership helps strengthen the nation's largest organization advocating for combat veterans and their families.
Some of the top reasons to join include:
Advocate for Veterans – Support legislation that protects veterans' benefits, health care, education, and earned entitlements.
Continue Serving – Give back through community service, youth programs, military support, and volunteer opportunities.
Camaraderie – Connect with fellow veterans who understand your experiences and build lifelong friendships.
Support Active-Duty Service Members – Participate in programs that assist deployed troops and military families.
Help Fellow Veterans – Volunteer with VA claims assistance, outreach efforts, and veteran support initiatives.
Scholarships & Youth Programs – Support programs like Voice of Democracy and Patriot's Pen that inspire the next generation.
Emergency Assistance – Help provide aid to veterans and military families during times of hardship.
Leadership Opportunities – Develop leadership skills while serving your Post, District, Department, and community.
Honor Those Who Served – Take part in memorial ceremonies, patriotic events, and preserving the legacy of America's veterans.
Your Voice Matters – Every new member strengthens the VFW's ability to fight for veterans at the local, state, and national levels.
A message for eligible veterans:
> You served your country with honor. Now continue that mission by serving those who served beside you. Join the VFW and become part of the solution—not part of the problem. Together, we can make a lasting difference for veterans, service members, and their families. Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars III Armored Corps