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beemerphill

(576 posts)
13. My experience..
Sun Nov 12, 2023, 05:39 PM
Nov 2023

When I came back from Nam I considered joining the Legion. That was going strong in my area at the time. The "old timers" didn't want any of us "drugged-up hippies". I have never considered the Legion again. I belong to the VVA-Vietnam Vets of America, the VFW, and the DAV. I don't attend meetings and I don't participate in many activities. I did join a local Vietnam Vet group that we formed and spent a lot of time with them, but they are getting old and the group is getting pretty small. Out of all of them, if you qualify, the DAV is probably the best. If you aren't combat-wounded, the VFW is a fine organization. Check around and go to a few Posts before you join. Some are great, and some are merely bars with a small group of drinkers who happen to be Vets. Pick a good one and give it a try.

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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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