FAQS

Thank you for visiting our list of the most Frequently Asked Questions for the Department of Oregon VFW.

FAQ's

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

Yes. Whether you're just preparing to file a claim or considering filing an appeal to your disability rating, contact our Portland office to get the assistance you've earned—free of charge—and you don't have to be a member to take advantage of this service.

There are several ways to donate. You can donate locally at a Post, or you can donate to the Department of Oregon VFW to support statewide programs, or you can donate at the national level. 

The VFW views post access as essential for our members with disabilities, who may be accompanied by a service animal. The VFW embraces the provisions of the ADA as it pertains to the rules governing service animals. You may want to reach out to your post commander for local insight or assistance too. Many posts have experience with service animal providers in their area; that can be a beneficial resource when trying to find a service animal program to meet your needs.


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.
 
Need Help? Contact a local Post Benefits Advisor.

No. The VFW's congressional charter prohibits the organization from endorsing or otherwise supporting political candidates or any individual running for a public office position.

National VFW: In order to update your national donor information or have your name removed from our solicitation mailing list, please contact our Donor Services Department by email at vfwfundraising@vfw.org or by calling toll-free 1.833.VFW.GIVE (1.833.839.4483).

Oregon VFW: To discuss Department of Oregon solicitations, please contact adj@vfwor.org and request removal from the distribution list.

If you are not the veteran but are the parent, grandparent, spouse, sibling, child, or grandchild of a qualifying veteran, you can apply for membership in the VFW Auxiliary. Visit the VFW Auxiliary website or call 816.561.8655 for more information.

You can contact the National Personnel Records Center and they will be able to issue a DD-215 showing receipt of the Korea Defense Service Medal.
 
Need help? Stop into your local post and ask for the Post Benefits Advisor.

You can contact the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) for copies of your Leave and Earnings Statements (LES) or they can direct you to your service-specific finance office for those records.
 
Need help? Stop into your local post and ask for the Post Benefits Advisor.

Yes, please email adj@vfwor.org to find out more and register.

If you are a freelance writer wishing to write a feature for the Oregon newsletter, please contact adj@vfwor.org for more information.

Yes! We have ad space available in several venues, including on the state-level website, in Youth Awards programs, and during our conventions. We would love to partner with you and build a relationship of patriotic support. Also, if you have an event that you would like us to attend, we can bring in-person outreach for veteran causes. Email admin@vfwor.org today to set a meeting of mutual benefit with the command team.

Yes, we are always looking for volunteers to increase our presence. Please email admin@vfwor.org to set a meeting with our VFW leadership.