Since 1914, the VFW Auxiliary has united individuals from all walks of life with a common purpose: to improve the lives of veterans, service members and their families, and our communities.

Must have a qualifying relationship to a VFW-eligible veteran:

• Husband/Wife
• Widower/Widow
• Father/Mother
• Grandfathers/Grandmothers
• Sons/Daughters
• Grandsons/Granddaughters
• 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.

* Members must be at least 16 years old

• May attend Auxiliary, County Council, District, Department (state) or National meetings, and is allowed to enter the business session of these meetings.
• May hold an office at the Auxiliary, County Council, District or Department (state) level.
• May be a Delegate to the National Convention.
• May participate in any of the National Programs and earn Auxiliary, District, Department (state) and National Awards.
• May qualify for Cancer Care Plus Insurance Program (Cancer Insurance).
• May receive a Cancer Grant, if eligible.
• May purchase self-pay insurances and burial benefits.  
• May participate in member benefits received through the mail, e-mail or listed on the National website.
• May receive VFW Auxiliary Magazine and e-newsletter.