Veterans of Foreign Wars is a congressionally chartered war veterans organization. It is the largest organization of its kind in the U.S. with over 1.6 million members. To be eligible, members must be US citizens and be currently serving in the US military or have an honorable discharge from the US Armed Forces. Membership also requires service overseas during a conflict, and decoration or a receipt of imminent danger/hostile fire pay.
Its programs include community service, scholarships, the National Home for Children for orphaned or single parent children of VFW members and safety programs.