The Purpose of this corporation shall be fraternal, patriotic, historical, charitable and educational:
- To preserve and strengthen comradeship among its members
- To assist worthy comrades
- To perpetuate the memory and history of our dead and to assist their widows and orphans
- To maintain true allegiance to the government of The united States of America, and fidelity to its Constitution and laws
- To foster true patriotism
- To maintain and extend the institutions of American Freedom
- And to preserve and defend The United States from all her enemies
The membership of the VFW is made up of men and women who have served their country honorably in overseas engagements for which a campaign badge or medal has been authorized by the U. S.
Government. No others may join. Eligibility cannot be purchased with money, power or influence. Membership is a coveted honor. There are no honorary memberships.
Community betterment is the keystone of the VFW structure. Working for the good of all citizens VFW members use this method for putting into action the precepts of the Golden Rule. The hand of comradeship is outstretched to members no matter in what part of the country they may be, by Posts which are always ready to assist their comrades and families in times of distress. The service to disabled and needy veterans and their dependents is rendered by the VFW on a nationwide scale by its Veterans service.
"Honor the dead by helping the living
