VFW Auxiliary Eligibility
Join the VFW Auxiliary
The VFW Auxiliary is an organization comprise of members from all walks of life with a common connection: all are relatives of those who served overseas in a location of foreign conflict.
Nearly 470,000 members in more than 3,600 Auxiliaries across the nation work to improve the lives of Veterans, service members, and their families, and their communities in a variety of ways.
Eligibility Requirements
Members must be at least 16 years old.
Those eligible are:
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Husband/Wife
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Widower/Widow
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Father/Mother
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Grandfathers/Grandmothers
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Sons/Daughters
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Grandsons/Granddaughters
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Brothers/Sisters
Step- and adopted parents, children, siblings (and half-siblings), grandparents and grandchildren are considered the same as biological parents, children, siblings, grandparents and grandchildren and may join the VFW Auxiliary under their VFW-eligible veteran.
Proof of service is required for eligibility and must be obtained by the applicant.
If you have membership questions or need more information, please contact us at info@vfwauxiliary.org
Post 8696 Auxiliary members participating in the 2026 VFW Florida State Convention. The Post Auxiliary received Auxiliary President Circle of Champions honors. Congratulations to our great team!
Opportunities to Connect
When you join the VFW Auxiliary, you'll have the opportunity to:
Support Veterans, Service Members, and Their Families
The VFW Auxiliary offers numerous avenues for service, such as hospital volunteering, the adoption of military units and promoting patriotism. Anyone with a heart for veterans can count their membership as an important way to stand with veterans and the military community on Capitol Hill and in local legislative battles affecting them.
Develop New Skills
The VFW Auxiliary offers numerous ways for members to acquire and utilize skills such as leadership, public speaking, fundraising, event planning and community outreach.
Network and Develop Friendships
Through local and national events, members have the chance to meet people from all walks of life and many career backgrounds, creating a vast network of people who are passionate about veterans, service members and their families.
Receive Service Benefits
The VFW Auxiliary is pleased to offer members access to one of the nation’s largest networks of money-saving products and services in the insurance and benefits industry.
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Discounted policies for life, health, accident, long-term care and dental insurance, along with many other benefit plans.
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Access to discounts on products and services that are important to you – including local offers!
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Credit cards and certain financial services are available through USAA.
More information about service benefits are located here.