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ABOUT US

The Veterans of Foreign Wars 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 and 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.

 

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 nearly 2 million members of the VFW and its Auxiliaries contribute more than 8.6 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.

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MEMBERSHIP

JOIN THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS

As yesterday's defenders of freedom, we want to welcome today's military service members into our ranks to become part of our elite group. Our common bond is the battlefield, whether it is service in the Persian Gulf, Korea, Kosovo, the Global War on Terrorism or peace-keeping expeditionary campaigns. Your courage and sacrifice have made a difference in preserving and
defending world peace.

 

If you have received a campaign medal for overseas service; have served 30 consecutive or 60 non consecutive days in Korea; or have ever received hostile fire or imminent danger pay, then you're eligible to join our ranks.

 

To become one of the 'elite' contact a VFW Post near you, write us, call us, or email us but please contact us...

 

Eligibility for the VFW

Apply online through National here - New Member Application

 

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CONTACT

Thanks for reaching out to us! We here at VFW ISSAQUAH/MT SI POST 3436 are happy to answer any questions you may have. You can always call us directly, but if you would like to send us an email, please use the form below and, depending on your question, a Post Officer will connect with you soon. You can also reach our Post Commander at (206) 915-4461.

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ABOUT

The Veterans of Foreign Wars 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.


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