About VFW 706

We are the Thomas F. Welch Post 706 located in Pensacola, Florida, and a member of Department of Florida District 1.  Our website is www.vfw706.org  

Who We Are
We are a veterans’ service organization dedicated to supporting veterans and deployed servicemembers, as well as their families. All of our 1.8 million members are U. S. citizens, have served honorably in the U. S. military and have been deployed (or are currently deployed) to an area of conflict.

The VFW has members in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Latin America, Europe, Asia and the Pacific. While the majority of members belong to a local VFW post, many choose to remain unaffiliated. You do not have to join a post to enjoy the advantages of membership.

VFW Programs
The VFW uses the reach of its membership to help veterans in both big and small ways.

Military Support
These programs provide direct support for deployed and returning servicemembers. Since 1996, Operation Uplink, the VFW’s free phone card program, has distributed more than eight million phone cards to hospitalized veterans and deployed servicemembers. These valuable minutes of time allow the deployed servicemember and hospitalized veteran stay in touch with friends and families. The Unmet Needs program provides emergency relief to service members facing unexpected costs, such as medical emergencies, home repair, or identity theft. The Military Assistance Program allows local VFW posts to adopt units and sponsor morale-raising events.

National Veterans Service
Highly trained service officers act as liaisons between veterans and the Department of Veterans Affairs. They identify available benefits, provide free expert advice, assist in the filing of claims and advocate on your behalf when necessary.

VFW on Capitol Hill
The VFW’s Washington, D.C., office is responsible for monitoring legislative and related national issues of importance to veterans.

Job Assistance for Veterans
The VFW supports VetJobs.com, a free online employment resource that allows veterans and their spouses to post resumes and search available jobs online. To date, more than 80,000 vets and their spouses have posted resumes on the site, with 30,000 finding job placement. National Veterans Employment Assistance Service works to ensure veteran preference in federal and other government hiring.

VFW in Your Community
At the local level, your local VFW may be sponsoring homecoming parties for returning units, donating time to local charities, or even coordinating with VFW national headquarters to help area families in need. Each post has its own character, and the only way to get to know that character is to visit.

Who is Eligible to Join the VFW?
The VFW welcomes everyone who is a US citizen, was honorably discharged, or is currently serving in the U.S. armed forces, and meets at least one of the follow criteria:

  • Was awarded a campaign or service medal for serving overseas in a combat zone;
  • Served 30 consecutive days, or a total of 60 days, in Korea; or
  • Received Imminent Danger/Hostile Fire Pay.Member Benefits
    Members receive a free subscription to VFW Magazine; discounts on hotels, car rentals, and computers; and no-cost personal accident insurance, to name just a few. To find out more go to Member Benefits.Join Now!
    Now the only choice is whether to join as an annual member or as a lifetime member. And remember, all currently deployed active-duty, Reserve and National Guard servicemembers receive a free membership their first year through our Military Initiative Program.