We would be pleased to welcome your membership to the Veterans of Foreign Wars and to our post.
As the nation’s oldest major war veterans’ organization, the VFW has an impeccable and longstanding record of service and stewardship. More than 4.4 million patriotic Americans, both members and non-members, entrust the VFW with financial contributions and dedicate millions of volunteer hours.
To See What we do and why we want more members
There is a list of eligibility requirements to become a valued member of the VFW. Should you care to verify your eligibility just
Click Here to download a PDF file.
Once you have confirmed your service eligibility you can grab a Member Application PDF Member Application.
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IMPORTANT: YOU MUST PROVIDE A COPY OF YOUR DD-214 IF YOU MAIL OR BRING YOUR APPLICATION TO A MEETING!
You can mail the completed form to us at
Braden River VFW Post 12055
PMB 237
7282 55th Ave. East
Bradenton, FL 34203
OR
If you want to bring it to a meeting you can contact us HERE
Our meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 1900 hrs. at the East Manatee Fire Rescue.
East Manatee Fire Rescue
3200 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.
Bradenton, FL 34211
If you are going to transfer from another post Use This PDF Form.
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Parts of the form will allow you to just type the information directly into the form. Once that is done, print the form and complete the other required information.
Here is what we do with the funds we raise:
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Local Veterans in Need |
VFW National Home for Children |
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VFW Veterans in Need Program |
VFW Help-A-Hero Program |
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VFW Veterans in School Program |
VFW Adopt-A-Unit Program |
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VFW VAVS VA Hospital Program |
VFW Unmet Needs Program |
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Florida Veterans Retirement Home |
Florida VFW Veterans Village |
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VFW Teacher of the Year |
VFW Patriot’s Pen Essay Contest; Nolan & Haile Middle Schools |
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VFW Voice of Democracy Essay Contest: Braden River H.S. JROTC |
Leo Perisian $1,000 Scholarship: (2) Braden River H.S. JROTC |
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George Cumming $1,000 Scholarship: (2) Lakewood Ranch H.S. JROTC |
Boy Scouts of American Venturing Crew #174 Charter |
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American Red Cross (Veteran & Military Services) |
Manatee County Operation Troop Support (MOTS) |
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Fisher House Foundation |
Southeast Guide Dogs Paws for Patriots |
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Wreaths Across American, Sarasota National Cemetery |
Manatee County Stand-Down, Homeless Veterans |
Click here to become a valued member of Post 12055!
