Serving Veterans Locally While Connected Nationwide
VFW Post 7824 serves Veterans, military families, and the
Vancouver community at the local level while operating within
the larger Veterans of Foreign Wars organization. The
information below explains that organizational structure and
provides access to related organizations and resources.
How the VFW Is Organized
Post 7824 is part of an organizational structure that
connects local VFW members with District, Department,
and National leadership.
- Local
VFW Post 7824
Vancouver, Washington
- District
VFW District 6
Southwest Washington
- Department
VFW Department of Washington
Statewide VFW organization
- National
Veterans of Foreign Wars
National organization
Local, District, Department, and National
Each level of the VFW has responsibilities that help
support members, Posts, programs, Veterans advocacy,
community service, and organizational operations.
Post 7824 carries out the VFW mission locally while
working with District 6, the Department of Washington,
and VFW National.
- Post: Local membership, programs, service, and community
activities.
- District: Coordination and support among Posts within the District.
- Department: Statewide VFW leadership, programs, and administration.
- National: National governance, programs, membership standards,
and Veterans advocacy.
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Connect with District, Department, National, and
governing-document resources.
District
VFW District 6
District 6 connects VFW Posts across portions of
Southwest Washington, provides District leadership,
supports communication among Posts, and helps carry
Department and National programs into the local
area.
The Department officers page includes a District
Officers section. Check the listed year when
reviewing current leadership information.
View Department & District Officers
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State
VFW Department of Washington
The VFW Department of Washington provides
statewide leadership, programs, communications,
service officer resources, administrative guidance,
and support for VFW Districts and Posts throughout
Washington.
Washington Department
National
Veterans of Foreign Wars
VFW National establishes membership requirements,
administers national programs, advocates for
Veterans, supports Posts and Departments, and
represents Veterans and military families across
the United States.
Visit VFW National
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National Governing Documents
VFW Podium Edition
Access information about the VFW National Bylaws
and Manual of Procedure through the Post 7824
Podium Edition page.
VFW Podium Edition — National Bylaws &
Manual of Procedure
Organizations Serving Alongside Post 7824
These organizations have distinct missions, membership
requirements, and governance while sharing a commitment
to Veterans, service, fellowship, and the community.
VFW-Affiliated Organization
VFW Auxiliary
The VFW Auxiliary is a separate, affiliated
membership organization that supports the Veterans
of Foreign Wars through Veteran and family support,
youth activities, patriotism, advocacy, fundraising,
volunteer service, and community programs.
Explore the VFW Auxiliary
VFW Honor Degree
Military Order of the Cootie
The Military Order of the Cootie is known as the
Honor Degree of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Its
members are VFW members recognized for service and
are especially known for supporting hospitalized
Veterans through fellowship, volunteer activities,
and community outreach.
Explore the M.O.C.
Fellow Veterans Organization
AMVETS Post 6
AMVETS Post 6 and VFW Post 7824 are separate
Veterans service organizations. AMVETS Post 6
activities may be held at the VFW Post 7824
location, providing additional opportunities for
Veterans to participate in fellowship, advocacy,
volunteer service, and community programs.
Explore AMVETS Post 6
Washington Posts Directory
Use the Washington VFW Posts Directory to search Posts
by city or Post number and find available contact,
website, Facebook, and location information.
Meet With Us or Plan a Visit
Find meeting information for the Post and organizations that
meet here, or plan your visit with directions, canteen
information, hours, and hall rental details.