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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