If you qualify for membership in the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) you must pay annual dues or if you become a Life Member you would pay a one-time dues payment that is calculated based on your age at the time you apply for Life Membership.
If you are an annual member and you pay your dues on your anniversary date of your membership.
Annual membership dues $40 and are due on the anniversary of the date you joined the VFW or the date of annual renewal.
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