Frequently Asked Questions

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VFW Post 10374 is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping veterans transition back into civilian life. We provide a variety of resources and services including job training, counseling, and financial assistance.

No! Post 10374 is open to the public! We do ask that you sign our guest book upon entry. 

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) covers only those facilities in which the general public is allowed.  While a VFW Post is often considered a private establishment, and therefore not subject to the ADA's requirements, it may still have to follow the ADA. If a Post is open to the public, then it becomes a place of public accommodation under the law, and it must follow the requirements of the ADA and, therefore, allow service animals. 

VFW Posts not open to the public that are considered private clubs and that do not fall under the authority of the ADA should bring the question of service animal access within the Post to the general membership for a vote. Generally, the VFW views it as essential that our members with disabilities who may, for instance, be accompanied by a service animal, have access to their Posts and thus the VFW embraces the provisions of the ADA as it pertains to the rules governing service animals.  

https://www.ada.gov/regs2010/service_animal_qa.html

 You can contact the National Personnel Records Center at 314.801.0800 or via its website. In addition to providing copies of military records, they are able to update records to correct errors or reflect awards that may have been issued retroactively. 

 You must be a veteran who has honorably served overseas in an area of foreign conflict in order to join the VFW. However, if you are not eligible for VFW membership but are the parent, grandparent, spouse, sibling, child or grandchild of a qualifying veteran, you can apply for membership in the VFW Auxiliary. (COMING SOON!)

 Whether you're active duty or retired from the military, you are eligible to join if you meet our eligibility requirements. 

 Post 10374 is always looking to develop strategic relationships with companies and organizations that work to enhance the impact of VFW programs and services directed toward service members, veterans and their families. By aligning with the Post 10374, you will be associated with our nationally recognizable brand and our more than 1.4 million VFW and Auxiliary members, plus their family members. If your organization or company is interested in working with the VFW, please contact us today.