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As yesterday's defenders of freedom, we at VFW Post 8005 want to welcome today's military service members into our ranks to become part of our elite group. Our common bond is the battlefield, whether it is service in the Persian Gulf, Korea, Kosovo, the war on terrorism or peace-keeping expeditionary campaigns. Your courage and sacrifice have made a difference in preserving and defending world peace.
What we do?
What we do?
We aid needy veterans, their spouses, and their children.
We support VFW national programs like Unmet Needs, which assists active-duty military personnel.
We have Veteran Affairs personnel available to assist veterans with VA claims.
We volunteer at VA hospitals and provide transportation for veterans to their VA appointments.
We participate in veterans’ awareness programs.
We provide veteran assistance at colleges and universities.
We support youth programs such as the Voice of Democracy high school contest and the Patriot’s Pen contest for middle school students. We also organize a coloring contest for grade school students and other community projects.
We sponsor Little League teams, bike runs, scouting programs for both boys and girls, and drug and safety programs in local schools.
We participate in local school Veterans Day, Memorial Day, and pre-game activities.
We accept donations through our annual Buddy Poppy program to raise funds for veterans and their families in need.
We properly retire old American flags for the community.
Veterans Claims
Veterans Claims
Originally founded in 1899 as the American Veterans of Foreign Service, the Veterans of Foreign Wars continues to be a voice for returning and currently deployed service members and their families. The Veterans of Foreign Wars is dedicated to supporting those who sacrifice so much for this country, veterans, service members in the US Armed Forces, and their families.
Contact a VFW Representative for Help With VA Benefits & Claims at our post.
Eligibility to Join
Eligibility to Join
To qualify for membership in the Veterans of Foreign Wars, an individual must meet the following TWO requirements:
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.
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 (Click Down Arrow)
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
Authorized Campaign medals
Authorized Campaign medals
China Service Medal
American Defense Service Medal
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
American Campaign Medal
Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal
Army of Occupation Medal
Navy Occupation Service Medal
Korean Service Medal
Navy Expeditionary Medal
Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
Southwest Asia Service Medal
Kosovo Campaign Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Combat Medical Badge
Combat Action Ribbon
Combat Action Medal1
Combat Action Badge
SSBN Deterrent Patrol Insignia
Korea Defense Service Medal
Global War On Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Afghanistan Campaign Medal
Iraq Campaign Medal
Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal
Air and Space Expeditionary Service Ribbon WITH GOLD BORDER2
Purple Heart
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 at 314-801-0800 or online at http://www.archives.gov/veterans/evetrecs/ to request more information. It is imperative that we verify the eligibility of every member that signs up for the VFW, not only to comply with our Bylaws but also to maintain the integrity of the organization.
Monthly Meetings
Monthly Meetings
Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:00 PM. Please note that we do not meet during the summer months of July and August. The Summer Dinner will be held in June, and the Holiday Dinner will be in December. Locations for meetings may vary, so be sure to check the calendar for updates and confirm the location before attending. To join the post, please bring your DD214 that shows your eligibility.
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