Join the VFW Auxiliary – Department of Alaska
Be the Difference for Those Who Served
Across Alaska—from Fairbanks to Kodiak, Wasilla to Anchorage—VFW Auxiliary members stand beside veterans, active-duty service members, and their families. We honor their sacrifices not with words alone, but through meaningful action in our communities every day.
Joining the VFW Auxiliary connects you to a powerful network of volunteers who care deeply about patriotism, service, and community. Whether you have an hour a month or a full heart ready to serve, there is a place for you here.
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Why Join
•Support Veterans. Help organize programs that assist hospitalized and deployed service members, veterans in need, and their families.
•Serve Your Community. Participate in local outreach—from school programs and food drives to veteran appreciation events.
•Build Lifelong Friendships. Become part of a family of people who share your respect for military service and your love for Alaska.
•Preserve Patriotism. Teach the next generation the meaning of freedom through our youth programs like Illustrating America and Patriot’s Pen.
•Grow Personally. Develop leadership skills and represent Alaska at Department and National events.
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Who Can Join
Membership is open to relatives of U.S. veterans who served honorably in the Armed Forces and who meet eligibility through a VFW member.
You may qualify if you are a:
•Husband or wife
•Widow or widower
•Father, mother, son, daughter, brother, sister, grandparent, or grandchild of an eligible veteran
If you’re unsure of your eligibility, the Department can help you verify service records.
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Your Membership Matters
When you join the VFW Auxiliary Department of Alaska, you strengthen a tradition of service that stretches from the Arctic to the Inside Passage. Every membership helps us continue our mission:
To honor the dead by helping the living.
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How to Join
Becoming a member is simple:
1.Download and complete the VFW Auxiliary Membership Application (PDF)
2.Contact or visit your nearest Alaska Auxiliary to submit your form and dues
3.Start making an impact in your community
📄 Download Membership Application
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Together, We Keep Alaska Strong
Your voice, your heart, and your service make the difference. Join us today and help carry forward a proud legacy of patriotism, compassion, and dedication to every veteran and family across Alaska.
