The Fundamental Difference Between The Vfw And Other Veteran Organizations, And One In Which We Take Great Pride, Is Our Eligibility Qualifications. There Are Three Requisites For Membership In The Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States: Citizenship; Honorable Military Service; And Service Entitling The Applicant To The Award Of A Recognized Campaign Medal Or As Set Forth In The Congressional Charter And/or Vfw Bylaws. An Applicant Must Have Served Overseas And Earned A Campaign Or Service Medal Recognized By The Vfw As Meeting The Campaign Medal Requisite For Vfw Membership. (the Only Exceptions Are A Combat Action Ribbon, Imminent Danger Pay Or For Service In Korea ( After June 30, 1949, Until Present.) Discharges Issued During And Immediately After The Close Of World War 2 Have A Section On The Back Listing The Medals And Decorations Which Have Been Earned. Persons Discharged Later Received A Dd-214, "report Of Separation" Form, Which Has A Space Showing Medals And Decorations. Lost Separation Documents Can Be Replaced By Completing And Submitting Standard Form 180, "request Pertaining To Military Records". This Form Can Be Accessed Free Through The National Archieve At Www.vrecs.org. The Annual Fee At Vfw Post 5255 Is $35.00. Life Memberships Are Available And Is Based On The Applicants Age. A Signed Vfw Membership Application Must Be Completed, And Along With A Copy Of The Applicants Proof Of Eligibilty Dd-214), Submitted To The Post For The Post Members Approval At The Next Scheduled Post Meeting. Vfw Post 5255 Meetings Are Held Every 2nd Wednesday At 7 Pm In Our Post Hall.

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