Who here is a Lifetime VFW member?

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 15 May 2014 14:43:42 -0400

I am all about helping the military in any form or shape and was curious who here is a lifetime VFW member Like I am. Did you ever think about becoming a VFW member or have helped the VFW

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made May 15 at 2014 2:49 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 15 May 2014 14:49:59 -0400

I am!

Response by SPC Charles Brown made May 15 at 2014 2:58 PM

SPC Charles Brown — Thu, 15 May 2014 14:58:14 -0400

I am and have been for the past 10 years. I do what I can to help out my fellow vets, whether it is lending an ear or passing out buddy poppies. We all need to stick together. Began as a member of the Redmond, Oregon post, don't remember the number. Thinking of transferring to the Klamath Falls post.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 15 at 2014 3:05 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 15 May 2014 15:05:46 -0400

I am a lifetime member. Signed up in Germany in 2003!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 15 at 2014 3:10 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 15 May 2014 15:10:56 -0400

I've been a member in the past, but it always seemed that when the time came, I never got a membership renewal. I would always let it lapse. How much is lifetime membership for someone that is early 40s? I'll renew it sooner or later. Same thing with American Leigon and DAV. It just seems that it is something that most active duty do not pursue but wait till they get out to join.

Response by MSgt David Mata made May 15 at 2014 3:11 PM

MSgt David Mata — Thu, 15 May 2014 15:11:36 -0400

I am thinking about going. Here in town, Bakersfield, CA, there are some where the post is different from the meetings. In some cases, the meeting is closer but the Post farther than where I live to a different Post. Does it matter? What should I bring besides a DD214?..Thank You for your time.

Response by 1SG Steven Stankovich made May 15 at 2014 3:31 PM

1SG Steven Stankovich — Thu, 15 May 2014 15:31:43 -0400

I am a lifetime member. Originally signed up at TDC, Korea back in 1997...

Response by MSG Wade Huffman made May 15 at 2014 3:54 PM

MSG Wade Huffman — Thu, 15 May 2014 15:54:13 -0400

Lifetime member of VFW and AMVETS, pay annually for American Legion - their lifetime fees are just a bit too steep for me!

Response by TSgt Scott Hurley made May 15 at 2014 4:42 PM

TSgt Scott Hurley — Thu, 15 May 2014 16:42:53 -0400

Lifetime member of the VFW since 2006. My father, talked took me to a VFW in Florida before I joined, and I found out I could when I returned for Saudi Arabia in 97. I did not join until 2003. Then I went to Korea which was icing on the cake for the VFW. I joined the post in Hampton VA, and now I am with the post in Manchester, CT. Joining the VFW allows you to connect with personnel from all eras and you can learn things as well as get the help you need since the VFW has the connections.

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made May 15 at 2014 5:04 PM

PO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 15 May 2014 17:04:24 -0400

I am a life member of the VFW. I can't say I hand out poppies - my current position often prevents my being able to commit the time. However, I advocate for veterans daily. I have been known to drive indigent vets to local doctors (up to 50 miles one way) and I help vets in any way possible. Of course, as a VFW member if I am aware of an active duty member in distress I do my part and present the situation at the appropriate time. Ditto for fellow vets. Brotherhood is a life long task.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 15 at 2014 6:56 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 15 May 2014 18:56:02 -0400

I will look for the chart if i can find it i will post it. You setup an allotment and pay monthly for a a year and it's done. Like PO2 Ed C. said you do save a lot of money and plus you know it's going to veterans

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made May 15 at 2014 8:56 PM

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 15 May 2014 20:56:33 -0400

Me too!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 16 at 2014 11:24 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 16 May 2014 11:24:12 -0400

I've been a lifetime member since 2011.

Response by Cpl Robert Clark made May 16 at 2014 11:28 AM

Cpl Robert Clark — Fri, 16 May 2014 11:28:17 -0400

Life Member VFW Post 32 Lansdale, PA

Response by SSG Bruce Fischbach made May 16 at 2014 11:34 AM

SSG Bruce Fischbach — Fri, 16 May 2014 11:34:50 -0400

Bruce Fischbach - Post 7397 Lenexa, KS - Gold Legacy Life Member - State of Kansas Sr. Vice Commander

Response by SSG Matt Murphy made May 16 at 2014 9:09 PM

SSG Matt Murphy — Fri, 16 May 2014 21:09:42 -0400

I am....originally with Hackettstown NJ Post and now with Jacksonville, FL.

Response by SSG Kevin McCulley made May 16 at 2014 9:27 PM

SSG Kevin McCulley — Fri, 16 May 2014 21:27:35 -0400

I am.. had a bucket of money during my mid-tour leave from Iraq in 2007 so I did it. VFW is a huge part of my home town. My dad used to take me up there when I was knee high to a grass hopper. Some of the old guys who watched me grow up got a bit misty when I joined. :)

Response by Sgt Chris Stergos made May 17 at 2014 12:14 PM

Sgt Chris Stergos — Sat, 17 May 2014 12:14:51 -0400

Life member Post 7397.

Response by SSgt O'Neill Pollingue made May 17 at 2014 2:05 PM

SSgt O'Neill Pollingue — Sat, 17 May 2014 14:05:36 -0400

Post 1349, Prattville, Alabama

Response by CPO Andy Wright made May 17 at 2014 3:04 PM

CPO Andy Wright — Sat, 17 May 2014 15:04:28 -0400

Been a life member of the VFW since 2010 - fantastic organization.

Response by CPO Patrick Dasvis made May 17 at 2014 4:25 PM

CPO Patrick Dasvis — Sat, 17 May 2014 16:25:18 -0400

I joined the VFW many years before I became a life member. But in 2009 my kids bought me a Life Membership to the VFW.

Post 10256 in Goose Creek, SC

Response by Capt Roy Fune made May 17 at 2014 5:25 PM

Capt Roy Fune — Sat, 17 May 2014 17:25:26 -0400

I am a life member of Post 5471.

Response by MSG Wayne Hall made May 17 at 2014 7:43 PM

MSG Wayne Hall — Sat, 17 May 2014 19:43:09 -0400

I was an annual member for a few years..then I renewed as a lifetime member. VFW does good stuff for vets...they deserve the support.

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made May 17 at 2014 8:12 PM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Sat, 17 May 2014 20:12:44 -0400

I have been for a few years. Family tradition.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 18 at 2014 11:31 AM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 18 May 2014 11:31:25 -0400

Lifetime member at large. Need to settle down at my local post and increase my involvement with fellow veterans!

Response by SGT Steven Ransbottom made May 20 at 2014 11:53 AM

SGT Steven Ransbottom — Tue, 20 May 2014 11:53:58 -0400

Life Member Since 1998 - Harvey Pierre Post 2778 - Appleton, WI

Response by PO2 Robert Sturgis made May 20 at 2014 12:55 PM

PO2 Robert Sturgis — Tue, 20 May 2014 12:55:54 -0400

Gold Legacy Life member; as a Life member you never have to worry about paying every year and it's also a bargain!

Response by LTC Jonathan Howell, CSEP, PMP made May 20 at 2014 1:51 PM

LTC Jonathan Howell, CSEP, PMP — Tue, 20 May 2014 13:51:28 -0400

Life Member at large. Like many others, I joined and later upgraded.

Response by Sgt Randy Hill made May 20 at 2014 3:08 PM

Sgt Randy Hill — Tue, 20 May 2014 15:08:00 -0400

I am VFW 9653 Morrisville Vermont from Gulf War era. Love the legion post 33 as well and sons of the American legion.The service officers are second to none and you get to continue your service to veterans and your community.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made May 22 at 2014 12:19 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 22 May 2014 00:19:36 -0400

Ever since I joined right after my tour in Afghanistan.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 3 at 2014 12:19 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 12:19:43 -0400

New Mexico Lifetime Member at Large

Response by CSM Chris McKeown made Jun 3 at 2014 2:36 PM

CSM Chris McKeown — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 14:36:11 -0400

I have been a lifetime member of the VFW since 1993. I also belong to the American Legion. Both organizations are great at helping veterans in many ways. It is good to be around others that have served in the military for comrade and support when needed.

Response by 1SG Dan Thorstad made Jun 4 at 2014 1:50 PM

1SG Dan Thorstad — Wed, 04 Jun 2014 13:50:02 -0400

I'm a life member. I'm also a member of AMVETS and IAVA. I would certainly like to become more involved with VFW activities, but to be honest, I get the feeling they are out-of-touch with the current generation of war vets.

Response by SGT Robert R. made Aug 5 at 2014 4:02 PM

SGT Robert R. — Tue, 05 Aug 2014 16:02:02 -0400

I just signed up for my lifetime membership in July.

Post 5074 Roanoke, Texas.

Response by SCPO Rick Farris made Aug 5 at 2014 10:31 PM

SCPO Rick Farris — Tue, 05 Aug 2014 22:31:09 -0400

I am, and Gold Legacy Life, and Dept. of Pacific, District 2 Commander for Mainland Japan.

Response by SCPO Dawn Napier made Aug 9 at 2014 10:21 PM

SCPO Dawn Napier — Sat, 09 Aug 2014 22:21:47 -0400

Lifemember - Cmdr Post 9561 Willow Creek, CA, Cmdr District 14, National Legislative Committee.

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 4 at 2014 5:07 AM

SCPO Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 04 Sep 2014 05:07:41 -0400

Life Member since returning from Desert Storm, have not been overly active with post activities due to other obligations.

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Sep 4 at 2014 8:39 AM

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca — Thu, 04 Sep 2014 08:39:36 -0400

Since 2000.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 5 at 2014 10:26 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 05 Oct 2014 10:26:02 -0400

I am a life time member. I belong to Post 4287 in Orlando, FL. They offer a program where you can volunteer to help doing stuff at the post like painting, maintance, etc... if you do 40 hours of volunteer time they will pay for it. That is how I got mine. Wonderful post and encourage anyone that visits Orlando to go to Disney or any of theme parks to drop by and visit! We welcome any member like family!

Response by SSG Ed Mikus made Oct 7 at 2014 11:24 AM

SSG Ed Mikus — Tue, 07 Oct 2014 11:24:33 -0400

I joined the VFW 12 years ago because the guys in Korea made the VFW a great place to get the first round of drinks for the night and those old men had some great advice, I became a life member after my first tour to Iraq when i realized what it was all about and saw that i needed to be a part of it.

Response by TSgt Joshua Copeland made Jun 12 at 2015 5:53 PM

TSgt Joshua Copeland — Fri, 12 Jun 2015 17:53:58 -0400

I have been a member since 2001....finally started the process to convert to a lifetime after finally joining a post. Only been in the post once (to convert from at large to the post).

Response by SSG Izzy Abbass made Jul 20 at 2015 5:17 PM

SSG Izzy Abbass — Mon, 20 Jul 2015 17:17:03 -0400

I am - have been for about 15 years

Response by SPC Melonnie Covington-Pryor made May 12 at 2016 10:18 PM

SPC Melonnie Covington-Pryor — Thu, 12 May 2016 22:18:14 -0400

I am a lifetime member. I have spent a ton of time helping the V

Response by SGT Loren Hammons made May 19 at 2016 8:55 AM

SGT Loren Hammons — Thu, 19 May 2016 08:55:38 -0400

Lifetime member of VFW Post 4695 Hurst Texas

Response by SGT Steven Ransbottom made May 19 at 2016 9:15 PM

SGT Steven Ransbottom — Thu, 19 May 2016 21:15:38 -0400

Joined in 1987, Life Member since 1998, served as Adjutant, Jr Vice, Sr Vice, and Commander

Response by SSgt Dwayne MacKenzie made May 26 at 2016 12:40 PM

SSgt Dwayne MacKenzie — Thu, 26 May 2016 12:40:03 -0400

Life Member and current Post Commander of Cocalico Valley VFW Post 3376 in Ephrata, PA. Past Jr and Sr Vice. My wife is current Adjutant/QM and also a past Commander. We are on track for All State Commander and QM this year! Our post is very active with Veterans Support and community service. This week we placed over 2,000 flags on Veterans graves in our local cemeteries.

Response by PO1 Matthew Maxon made May 26 at 2016 12:43 PM

PO1 Matthew Maxon — Thu, 26 May 2016 12:43:41 -0400

I joined right after I retired in 2010 and became a Life Member when I joined.

Response by SFC Chad Cheras made May 31 at 2016 9:42 AM

SFC Chad Cheras — Tue, 31 May 2016 09:42:02 -0400

I am currently a District Commander in the VFW and I am a Legacy Life Member. I served 6 continuous years (2010-2016) as Post Commander for VFW Post 3439.

Response by TSgt Scott Hurley made Jun 2 at 2016 1:40 PM

TSgt Scott Hurley — Thu, 02 Jun 2016 13:40:21 -0400

Currently a life time member of the VFW and I take pride in that fact that I help my fellow vets out.

Response by SGT James Hammons made Jun 13 at 2016 11:38 AM

SGT James Hammons — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 11:38:04 -0400

I am a life member and currently Jr Vice and Surgeon of 4695 in Hurst Texas. I am also District 21 new Ways and Means. The VFW sometimes gets a bad wrap, but I try to be proactive, I am also a member of Concerned Veterans of America, Wounded Warrior Project, Heroes on The Water, and IAVA.

Response by SGM Mikel Dawson made Jun 13 at 2016 12:17 PM

SGM Mikel Dawson — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 12:17:35 -0400

Me. Caldwell, Idaho

Response by COL John McClellan made Jun 24 at 2017 9:31 PM

COL John McClellan — Sat, 24 Jun 2017 21:31:46 -0400

I'm a Life Member, have been Adjutant of Post #3282 for 2 years and now I'm starting as Post Quartermaster! Thank you SSG T for supporting!

Response by SSgt Dwayne MacKenzie made Jun 29 at 2017 2:09 PM

SSgt Dwayne MacKenzie — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 14:09:09 -0400

I am a life member of Post 3376 in Ephrata, PA. Past Post Commander (2014-16) and currently in my 2nd term as Senior Vice Commander. My wife is also a life member, past Post Commander and currently Adjutant/Quartermaster (3rd term!)

Response by LTC Paul Turevon made Jun 29 at 2017 2:17 PM

LTC Paul Turevon — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 14:17:13 -0400

I am a Lifetime Member of Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2889 in Rock Hill, SC where I am the Senior Vice Commander. I would encourage every eligible veteran to consider becoming a member of the VFW. There is great camaraderie and you help other veterans. I have a saying when I meet with a veteran who isn't a member. "I am not here to get you to join the VFW, I am here to change your perception of the VFW." Thanks for asking the question.

Response by SSG Byron Howard Sr made Feb 13 at 2019 2:15 AM

SSG Byron Howard Sr — Wed, 13 Feb 2019 02:15:52 -0500

Just sent on payment for the life time

Response by SGT Loren Hammons made Feb 13 at 2019 9:43 AM

SGT Loren Hammons — Wed, 13 Feb 2019 09:43:24 -0500

I am a lifetime member of the VFW. I am the Chaplain at the Hurst Texas post and have held position as District Ways and Means and Quartermaster. Currently we are working on membership and student veteran outreach. A am also in the VFW action on Legislation.

Response by SGT Loren Hammons made Feb 13 at 2019 9:45 AM

SGT Loren Hammons — Wed, 13 Feb 2019 09:45:06 -0500

Lifetime member here and Chaplain at Tex VFW Hurst 4695, Former Quartermaster and Ways and Means District 21.

Response by 1SG Charles Hunter made Feb 13 at 2019 1:06 PM

1SG Charles Hunter — Wed, 13 Feb 2019 13:06:38 -0500

I've been a VFW life member since 1970. I'm currently Sr Vice Cdr of Virginia District 7 and am active in my home post.

Response by SSG Byron Howard Sr made Apr 15 at 2019 10:18 PM

SSG Byron Howard Sr — Mon, 15 Apr 2019 22:18:06 -0400

I am a life member so was my Dad, my Mom, and my Son. My Mom was a member of the VFW and the VFW Auxiliary.

Response by CW5 Jack Cardwell made Apr 18 at 2019 12:50 PM

CW5 Jack Cardwell — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 12:50:27 -0400

Life member and Senior Vice Commander.

Response by LTC William Pulsipher Jr made Sep 26 at 2020 12:18 AM

LTC William Pulsipher Jr — Sat, 26 Sep 2020 00:18:09 -0400

I concur, join your local VFW as a Life Member and be evolved. If you're disabled in anyway as a result of your Military service also join your local DAV Chapter. In the long run it will connect you with others who understand and can help if you need help. Also Lifetime membership is far cheaper than paying annual dues which expire. Some Post and Chapters will help offset a portion of your Lifetime dues also - not all, but many. Also if you are a qualifying Veteran and need help the other members and Service Officers are there to help.

Response by COL John McClellan made Mar 9 at 2021 8:13 AM

COL John McClellan — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 08:13:02 -0500

Now Legacy Life!

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 9 at 2021 8:51 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 08:51:25 -0500

My membership has lapsed, I should consider it again.

Response by SSG Ernest Gonzales made May 4 at 2022 8:56 PM

SSG Ernest Gonzales — Wed, 04 May 2022 20:56:45 -0400

I am a life member in Henderson, NV