In Iowa we have 25 thousand plus members and one more couldn't hurt. How do you know if you're eligible for membership? If you are an honorably discharged veteran and a U.S. Citizen who has served overseas in a combat zone and been awarded a campaign or service medal, severed at any time in Korea or received Imminent Danger/Hostile fire pay, YOU QUALIFY.
Here are the campaign medals and other awards, since WW II, that may qualify you for the VFW:
Iraq Campaign Medal
Afghanistan Campaign Medal
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Kosovo Campaign Medal
Korea Defense Service Medal
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
Navy & Marines Corps Expeditionary Medals
Southwest Asia Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Korean Service Medal
Army Occupation Service Medal
Navy Occupation Service Medal
China Service medal
Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
American Campaign Medal
American Defense Service Medal (with foreign service clasp)
Badges & Ribbons
Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Border
Combat Action Badge
Combat Action Ribbon
Combat Infantryman Badge
Combat Medical Badge
SSBN Nuclear Deterrent Patrol Breast Insignia
For an expanded list please call our State headquarters at 515-255-2139.
If you qualify follow these three simple steps:
1. Click here to download an application.
2. Click here to find the post nearest to you and for dues information.
3. Send your application, dues and a copy of your DD214 to the Post for
processing. IT'S THAT EASY!
4. Click Here to send an e-mail if you have any questions.
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