OUR ORGANIZATION

Veterans of Foreign Wars • Vancouver, Washington

Our Organization

Learn how VFW Post 7824 connects with VFW District 6, the VFW Department of Washington, VFW National, the VFW Auxiliary, the Military Order of the Cootie, AMVETS Post 6, and fellow VFW Posts throughout Washington.

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.

  1. Local VFW Post 7824 Vancouver, Washington
  2. District VFW District 6 Southwest Washington
  3. Department VFW Department of Washington Statewide VFW organization
  4. 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

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

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.

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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.