VFW Post 2875 - PFC HERBERT K. PILILAAU / SGT LEROY A. MENDONCA POST

Our dedicated members actively fundraise to support veterans and veteran-related causes. Through volunteer work, we strive to make a meaningful difference in our community. We also empower veterans by providing essential information to help them access resources and benefits. Additionally, we bridge the gap between generations by connecting veterans with Hawaii’s youth through the impactful VFW Youth Outreach Programs.

To qualify for membership in the VFW you must meet the following two requirements:

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, visit website.
• - 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

Meetings: The OVC Last Saturday of the month from 0900-1100.

Website:  VFW Post 2875

 

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In their misery, some of these veterans banded together and formed organizations with what would become known as the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. After chapters were formed in Ohio, Colorado and Pennsylvania, the movement quickly gained momentum. By 1915, membership grew to 5,000; by 1936, membership was almost 200,000. 

Since then, the VFW's voice had been instrumental in establishing the Veterans Administration, creating a GI bill for the 20th century, the development of the national cemetery system and the fight for compensation for Vietnam vets exposed to Agent Orange and for veterans diagnosed with Gulf War Syndrome. In 2008, VFW won a long-fought victory with the passing of a GI Bill for the 21st Century, giving expanded educational benefits to America's active-duty service members, and members of the Guard and Reserves, fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan. 

The VFW also has fought for improving VA medical centers services for women veterans.

Besides helping fund the creation of the Vietnam, Korean War, World War II and Women in Military Service memorials, the VFW in 2005 became the first veterans' organization to contribute to building the new Disabled Veterans for Life Memorial, which opened in November 2010.

Annually, the nearly 2 million members of the VFW and its Auxiliaries contribute more than 8.6 million hours of volunteerism in the community, including participation in Make A Difference Day and National Volunteer Week. 

From providing over $3 million in college scholarships and savings bonds to students every year, to encouraging elevation of the Department of Veterans Affairs to the president's cabinet, the VFW is there.