“To qualify for VFW membership you had to serve in a combat zone, period.”
I like the way idiots who think they know what they are talking about, and no one else could possibly add to it, use the word “period”, thinking they are ending the argument.
For your information, not to hurt your feelings that you got it all wrong, the following is from VFW on membership eligibility. PERIOD.
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 a full list of 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