In addition to many of the commonly known Campaigns (Desert Storm, Iraq, Afghanistan etc), there are many engagements that qualify Service members unknowingly (Checkpoint Charlie, Horn of Africa, Operation Ernest Will, Korean Peninsula for 30+ days, etc. Please click on Eligibility to verify your status.

Click the link below to download the VFW Post 10380 Application for Membership.

2023 VFW Application
Annual Dues are $31.00 A year

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Membership Application 10380

There are three qualifiers for membership in the VFW, as set out in our By-Laws. An individual must meet all three in order to become a member. They are as follows:

1: Citizenship – must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. National.

2: Honorable Service – must have served in the Armed Forces of the United States and either received a discharge of Honorable or General (Under Honorable Conditions) or be currently serving.

3: Service in a war, campaign, or expedition on foreign soil or in hostile waters. This can be proven by any of the following:

An authorized campaign medal (see a full list of qualifying medals and badges)
– Receipt of Hostile Fire Pay or Imminent Danger Pay (verified by a military pay statement)
– Service in Korea for 30 consecutive or 60 non-consecutive days

*This information is usually available through a veteran’s DD-214. If other information is needed or if a veteran’s DD-214 is not complete, they can contact the National Personnel Records Center online or at 314-801-0800 to request more information.