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Veterans

keithbvadu2

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11. VFW here.

Reply to Docreed2003 (Original post)

Sun Nov 12, 2023, 04:11 PM

Nov 2023

Many chapters of both are disbanding or joining forces to use the same building as older vets are dying off.

Many VN vets were looked down upon by the 'old dudes' and got a bitter taste of it.

That shrunk their future membership of both organizations.

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VFW, American Legion, both or neither? [View all] Docreed2003 Nov 2023 OP

My dad preferred the VFW dflprincess Nov 2023 #1

as a Vietnam vet llashram Dec 2023 #19

Good question. I have a feeling both organizations have a stong contingent of magats. brush Nov 2023 #2

Neither for me bluescribbler Nov 2023 #3

Yeah, reading the reasons behind the AL founding is unsettling, to say the least Docreed2003 Nov 2023 #5

Make sure you choose the one that is open-minded ggma Nov 2023 #4

American Legion, here. Been a member for 7 years. 70sEraVet Nov 2023 #6

Where do you live? Docreed2003 Nov 2023 #7

Neither Abnredleg Nov 2023 #8

LoL denbot Jan 2024 #21

I'm in American Legion, not eligible for VFW. JustABozoOnThisBus Nov 2023 #9

I'm a member of both. Basic LA Nov 2023 #10

VFW here. keithbvadu2 Nov 2023 #11

I got mail asking me to join the AL. I sent them money doc03 Nov 2023 #12

My experience.. beemerphill Nov 2023 #13

Neither. GP6971 Nov 2023 #14

VFW, AL, both or neither? OldSWODog Nov 2023 #15

The difference between Posts of both those orginizations is more than the differences between the two The Polack MSgt Nov 2023 #16

Thanks for your insight bud! Docreed2003 Nov 2023 #17

The Legion is total MAGA Mysterian Nov 2023 #18

Your mileage may vary, but check out your local post. denbot Jan 2024 #20

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