Become a member
Becoming a member of the Farmington, MO VFW Post 5896 is a great way to show your support for veterans and connect with a community of like-minded individuals. Here's a step-by-step guide on how you can become a member.
To qualify for membership in the VFW you MUST meet the following TWO requirements:
1. 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.
2: 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.
If you are not eligible for membership in the Veterans of Foreign Wars but you have a parent, grandparent, child, grandchild, sibling, or spouse who would be eligible then you may apply for membership in the VFW Auxiliary. You can learn more at vfwauxiliary.org
