About the Veterans of Foreign Wars

The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, with its Auxiliaries, includes 2.4 million members in approximately 9,000 Posts worldwide.

Its mission is to "honor the dead by helping the living" through veterans' service, community service, national security and a strong national defense.

The VFW traces its roots back to 1899 when veterans of the Spanish-American War (1898) and the Philippine Insurrection (1899-1902) founded local organizations to secure rights and benefits for their service: Many arrived home wounded or sick. There was no medical care or veterans' pension for them,and they were left to care for themselves.

In their misery, some of these veterans banded together and formed organizations with what would become known as the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. After chapters were formed in Ohio, Colorado and Pennsylvania, the movement quickly gained momentum. By 1915, membership grew to 5,000; by 1936, membership was almost 200,000.

Since then, the VFW's voice had been instrumental in establishing the Veterans Administration, creating a GI bill for the 20th century, the development of the national cemetery system and the fight for compensation for Vietnam vets exposed to Agent Orange and for veterans diagnosed with Gulf War Syndrome. The VFW also has fought for improving VA medical centers services for women veterans.

Besides helping fund the creation of the Vietnam, Korean War, World War II and Women in Military Service memorials, the VFW in 2005 became the first veterans' organization to contribute to building the new Disabled Veterans for Life Memorial, which is being constructed in Washington, D.C., and is expected to open in 2010.

Annually, VFW members and its Auxiliary contribute more than 13 million hours of voluntarism in the community, including participation in Make A Difference Day and National Volunteer Week.

From providing $2.5 million in college scholarships to high school students every year to encouraging elevation of the Veterans Administration to the president's cabinet, the VFW is there--honoring the dead by helping the living.

 

Membership Information

Our post was selected as an All State Post for the year 2009/2010. This award is presented to the top 25 post in the State of Texas.

The points in the competition are based on membership, community involvement,supporting our veterans and honoring our national holidays in our communities. We have participated in over 11 community projects, paid out over $5000.00 in scholarships, homeless veteran programs, for the VFW National Home, MAP (Military AssistanceProgram and helping our local veterans.

To see if you are eligilbe click ME.


New Membership Application Form
Click the link below for online PDF Membership application. Complete the form and print and sign the application. Send the form along with your check or credit card information to:

VFW Post 9078
P.O. Box 561
Round Rock, Tx. 78680-0561


Membership Application

Create your on "MY VFW" Web Page

You can pay your annual membership dues online with your "MY VFW" logon.

My VFW Web Logon.

Note:< You will need your VFW Membership number in order to create your "My VFW Web Page".

  • Click on the login link
  • click "Create an Account".
  • Fill in the required information
  • You will be sent an email with a temporary password
  • You must use the link in your email to complete the account setup with your temporary passwor4d.
  • Enter the information in the required fields.
  • Click the link: "To Verify Your Account"
  • You will reenter the temporary password (PIN) and your own password (PIN)
  • Now you can logon to your account with your email and your new password (PIN)
  • Click on the top left link "Click here to Access the New Online membership system....."
  • You choose to change your address, renew your membership and even convert you membership to a life member etc
  • Now your setup to just sign in and pay your dues the quick and easy way ONLINE no postage stamps and it is quick too.







    Life Membership Fee Schedule

    If you are thinking of becoming a life member the following link

    has several options which show the Life Membership Fee Schedule.

    This will allow pay your life membership over 12 monthly payments.

    Cpl Robert P Hernandez Memorial Post 9078
    PO Box 561
    Round Rock, TX., 78680-0561