VFW Post 8346
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Welcome

OUR LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY

Who Are We?

Lake Wateree VFW Post 8346 is self-help, volunteer, donation, and fundraising driven post.        


The VFW was established to assist veterans. Our mission is to foster camaraderie among United States veterans of overseas conflicts and to serve our veterans, the military and our communities and advocate on behalf of all veterans         


To fulfill our mission statement of being fraternal, patriotic, historical and educational; to preserve and strengthen comradeship among our 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’ Congressional Charter and laws; to foster true patriotism; to maintain and extend the institution of American freedom; and preserve and defend the United States from all enemies whomever

This site is dedicated to those who came, served and passed on before us.  May they all ” Rest In Peace” forever more and not forgotten.   


“A person is never truly gone as long as someone remembers them.” ~ Unknown  .    


Samuel Lester Bennett   –   Cecil Ray Bentley*   –   Fay D. “Mule” Branham   –   Roy E. Burbage   –   James Royce “Jim” Day, Jr.  –  Ferdinand J. (Jan) Hazewinkel*   –   W. Glenn ‘Bud’ Hood Jr.*   –   William R. Howle   –   Frank Johnson   –   Robert Walter (Bob) Jones   –   Eric Robert Keigley   –   Andrew Lindh   –   James M. Lyles   –   Doug McMaster  –   John C. (Buster) McFadden*   –   John David Mattox*   –   Jackie L. Mincey   –   James L. Reilly   –   Carl F. Rowe, Sr.*   –   William Dennis Russ, Jr   –   Dale Lyle St. Louis  – John W. Stone   –   Alvis L. Stuckey  –  John Spencer Watts   –   George Whitney   –   Delbert L. Yocum*  


 * – Designates Charter Members

Eligibility

  

There are two qualifiers for membership in the VFW, as set out in our National Bylaws. An individual must meet both in order to become a member. They are as follows:


1: 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.


2: 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


*This information is usually available through a veteran’s DD-214. If other information is needed or if a veteran’s DD-214 is not complete, they can contact the National Personnel Records Center online or at 314.801.0800 to request more information.

More detailed information on VFW eligibility can be accessed here. 


If you are not eligible for membership in the Veterans of Foreign Wars but you have a parent, grandparent, child, grandchild, sibling, or spouse who would be eligible then you may apply for membership in the VFW Auxiliary.

member benefits

The VFW appreciates your service, and so do patriotic businesses across the country. That's why we've teamed up to offer you - as a VFW member - and your family discounted pricing on valuable merchandise and services. It's just one more way we're able to say "thank you" for all you've done to protect our freedom!

  

Insurance Programs

VFW members have access to exclusive insurance and life planning products. 


 

Financial Services

Make sure you're making the most of your money with these services. 


 

Publication Subscriptions

Stay up-to-date on the important issues facing today’s service members and veterans, while having our nation's battle history available at your fingertips. 


 

Technology and Electronics

Stay up to date on the latest technology by using these great discounts. 


 

Travel Services

We help make traveling more convenient with discounts on your travel package, hotel and car rental. 


 

VFW PerkSpot Discount Program

With access to exclusive discounts on everything from home goods and the latest gadgets, to entertainment, travel and big-ticket buys, being a VFW member means you get to save time AND money! 


 

Motorcycle Riders

With the wind in your hair and the open road, many service members and veterans live to ride. And as a VFW member, you can save more on all things related to what you love most. 


 

Retail Discounts

Membership entitles you to retail establishments and other various offers and special discounts for VFW members. 


 

Haircuts

Sport Clips is proud to be the Official Haircutter of the VFW. 


 

Medical Services

VFW members save on items like prescriptions, vision, hearing aids and other health products. 


 

Transitioning to Civilian Life

Let us help you on your journey to a new future. 


 

End of Life Services

Our end of life services help you give your family peace of mind. 



MEMBERSHIP BROCHURE

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