We invite anybody interested in the issues and topics we focus our efforts on to join. Members must be able to dedicate
enough time to participate and make a difference in the organization.
Membership Information
VFW Eligibility
The fundamental difference
between our organization and other veteran's organizations is our eligibility qualifications. There are three requirements
for membership in the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States:
- U.S. citizenship
- Honorable Service in the U.S. Armed Forces
- Service entitling the applicant to the award
of a recognized campaign medal, or as set forth in the VFW Congressional Charter or VFW bylaws. The only exception for service
is serving in Korea for 30 or more consecutive days or its territorial waters after June 30, 1949, until present.
If an applicant claims entitlement
to a medal not shown on the individual's separation papers, that person may request verification and correction of records
by submitting a Standard Form 180, (Request Pertaining to Military Records). Form 180 also may be used to replace lost separation
documents.
To request your military
service, medical or awards record, complete a Standard Form 180, (Request Pertaining to Military Records). All forms are in
PDF format and require Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is available free online. Mail the form to the address listed. More information
on requesting service record information is available at National Archives and Records Administration.
Once eligibility has been
established, joining is easy. Complete the membership application, enclose $25 for membership dues and a copy of your DD-214
or other proof of eligibility. Bring everything to our meeting which is held on the 6th floor of the Hospital Nacional
Consultorio at 1:00 P.M. (1300 hrs), on the 2nd (second Friday) of each month: or send the packet to
Arthur J.
Littesy, Commander VFW Post 3835
PSC #2, P.O. Box R-3985
APO, AA 34002
Our Post location information: VFW Post 3835
We meet on the 6th floor of the Hospital Nacional Consultorio at 1:00 P.M. (1300 hrs), on the 2nd
(second Friday) of each month:
If you wish to investigate life membership
requirements, you can get in touch with the Post Quartermaster by coming to the address above, an attending a meeting at the
post or sending email to Arthur (Art) Littesy at jessiearthur@cwpanama.net. or to Edward (Ed) Olds at ecolds@yahoo.com Either one of us can tell you about the pro rated life membership
fee requirements and get your life membership request made out and submitted in short order.
