Americanism is an unfailing love of country; loyalty to tis institutions and ideals; eagerness to defend it against all enemies; undivided allegiance to the flag; and a desire to secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and posterity.

Our purpose

Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States is a national associatin of men and women who as soldiers, sailors, marines, and airmen served this Nation in wars, campaigns, and expeditions on foreign soil or in hostile waters, is a federally chartered corporation

The purpose of the VFW are fraternal, patriotic, historical, charitable, and educational, and are:

* to preserve and strengthen comradeship among its members;

* to assist worthy comrades;

* to perpetuate the memory and history of our dead, and to assist their widows and orphans;

* to maintain true allegiance to the Government of the United States, and fidelity to its Constitution and laws;

* to foster true patriotism;

* to maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom; and

* to preserve and defend the United States from all enemies