Veterans of Foreign Wars, Department of Illinois

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- Adlai Stevenson

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Illinois VFW Join the VFW Membership Information (subtitle)

You can apply for membership in any of the following ways:

Contact the officials of your local post

Submit your application online

You may print out our Online Application, fill it in and submit to your local post

For assistance finding a local post, you may contact the State (Department of Illinois) VFW Headquarters in Springfield

VFW membership is approximately 2 million strong. In addition to seven U.S. Presidents, VFW has a long history of members representing all walks of life. As one might expect with such a large base, VFW members represent a cross-section of the American people. From elderly veterans to 20-year-old active duty troops, VFW welcomes every qualified veteran into its ranks. Since 1899, we've been a well-respected part of the community. We hope you will consider joining the country's finest.

VFW is active on behalf of veterans and their communities. Some areas of involvement include:

Community Service
Legislative Action
Recognition and Remembrance
Youth Activities
Overseas Troop Support
VA Liaison

Do you respect the flag? Consider yourself patriotic? Proud of your service? Reasons to join the VFW include:

Patriotism
Pride
Camaraderie
Veterans Assistance
Legislative Activism
Community Concern

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You're Eligible

in Foreign Wars	World War II European-African, Middle Eastern Campaign Medal Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal American Campaign Medal American Defense Service Medal Others: China Service Medal Korean Service Medal Vietnam Service Medal Southwest Asia Service Medal Kosovo Campaign Medal
Occupation Duty	Army of Occupation Medal Navy Occupation Service Medal
Expeditionary Campaigns	Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal Navy Expeditionary Medal Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal
Badges and Ribbons	Combat Action Ribbon Combat Infantryman Badge Combat Medical Badge
Korea Duty	30 consecutive or 60 non-consecutive days on the Korean Peninsula or in territorial waters since June 30, 1949
Hostile Fire or Imminent Danger Pay	Hostile Fire Pay ("event-based" pay) replaced Combat Pay in 1963. In 1983, its parameters were expanded. Imminent Danger Pay is "treat-based" pay and was issued often during the 1990's.

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You can apply for membership in one of the following ways:

Contact the officials of your local post
Submit your application online
You may print out our Online Application, fill it in and submit to your local post
For assistance finding a local post, you may contact the State (Department of Illinois) VFW Headquarters in Springfield

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