Our Mission: To foster camaraderie among United States veterans of overseas conflicts.
To serve our veterans,
the military and our community. To advocate on behalf of all veterans.
We meet monthly on the second Saturday at noon. Visit our social media sites to see what we're doing today.
Over the years, VFW Post 10223 has supported & participated in a myriad of activities and ceremonies
in and around the Camp Humphreys Community. You'll find a few of our memories below:
Our vision is to increase our membership to broaden our support for Camp Humphreys and the surrounding community. It means that VFW Post 10223 needs you now more than ever. We hope that you will join us as brothers and sisters of America to allow us to realize our vision. Whether you have an hour, ten hours, or one hundred hours a month to enjoy comraderie while supporting our veterans, troops and the community, stop by and join today. We look forward to meeting you.
You must meet all three in order to become a member:
1: Citizenship – must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. National.
2: Honorable Service – must have served in the Armed Forces of the United States and either received a discharge of Honorable or General (Under Honorable Conditions) or be currently serving.
3: Service in a war, campaign, or expedition on foreign soil or in hostile waters*. This can be proven by any of the following:
- An authorized campaign medal (see detailed information below for qualifying medals and badges)
- Receipt of Hostile Fire Pay or Imminent Danger Pay (verified by a military pay statement)
- Service in Korea for 30 consecutive or 60 non-consecutive days
(Verified by award of the Korea Defense Service Medal or other official document)
*This information is usually available through your DD-214. If other information is needed or if your DD-214 is not complete, you can contact the National Personnel Records Center online.
More detailed information on VFW eligibility can be accessed here.
As the largest combat veterans organization around, VFW membership spans the globe. We’re an elite group of combat warriors who have each other’s backs long after the fight is over.
Camaraderie. Empowerment. Access to a vast network of resources. Assistance securing the benefits you've earned. Numerous discounts on a number of products and services. With a VFW membership, you'll find all this and more! Further, your VFW membership establishes your place in the VFW legacy that dates back to our founding in 1899.
Your dues of just $45.00 will cover the cost of your membership for a full calendar year.
By becoming a VFW Life member, you make a lifetime commitment to serving your fellow service members and veterans. That's something to take great pride in.
You'll also enjoy many great benefits of being a Life member! You will:
-Avoid annual dues and renewals. -Maintain your membership in any Post you choose, worldwide! -Never pay an increase in dues—Guaranteed!Age | Fee |
---|---|
30 and Under | $425.00 |
31-40 | $410.00 |
41-50 | $375.00 |
51-60 | $335.00 |
61-70 | $290.00 |
71-80 | $225.00 |
81 and Up | $170.00 |
You can become a VFW Life member by making a one-time payment, or you can pay for your Life membership through our installment plan with an initial $45 payment and the Life membership amount billed over an 11-month period.
Download and fill out the form & and then stop in and see us at Post 10223.
VFW Post 10223 is located in Anjeong-Ri just a few blocks outside of the Camp Humphreys, Korea main or walk-thru gate. We look forward to meeting you and submitting your application to National HQ.
Applying for membership is a simple process. After your eligibility is verified and your membership is approved, you will receive an email from the VFW Commander-in-Chief confirming your membership status. In addition to a welcome message, it will include information about setting up an online member account with your new membership number.