The VFW was originally chartered by The U.S. Congress in 1899 and re chartered in 1918 at the end of WW I. The organization consists of over 2.1 million members who have served in a combat theater during their military service.

Article 1 of VFW Constitution

   The purpose of this corporation shall be fraternal, patriotic, historical and educational:
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 of America 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 her enemies whomsoever.

Officers

Veterans Helping Veterans and Our Community

            Welcome to the VFW Garfield Heights Post web site. We hope you take time to browse through the site. The site is designed to give you a fast but informative view of things we feel are important to our post and to all veterans. Thank you for visiting us. Come back often as the site is updated regularly to reflect our latest activities and events. Or, come to our meetings. The Post meets on the 2nd Monday of each month. Meetings are held at 7:30 P.M. at the Garfield Heights VFW Building located on Turney Road just north of Grand Division Blvd. Come and see us in action. We would love to meet you.

The objects of the Veterans of Foreign Wars are fraternal, patriotic, historical and educational; 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 of America, 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 her enemies, whomsoever.

The Veterans of Foreign Wars has a rich tradition in enhancing the lives of millions through its community service programs and special projects. From providing free phone cards to our nation's active-duty military personnel to raising money for the World War II memorial, the VFW is there, "honoring the dead by helping the living."

There is a common bond that exists between the men and women who have shared the military experience in battle: A shared sense of duty and a common belief in a cause higher than self. Our nations' veterans chose to serve and by doing so, assumed all the risks associated with maintaining freedom. VFW members are here because they understand the true essence of America and its ideals and beliefs and the price they paid to be eligible to join the ranks of the VFW.