The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is a fraternal, patriotic, historical, charitable and education organization. Its goals, among others, are to: preserve and strengthen comradeship among its members; to assist worthy comrades, to perpetuate the memory and history of our fallen comrades and assist their widows and orphans; to maintain true allegiance to the United States of America and fidelity to its constitution and laws; to foster true patriotism; and to maintain and extend the institution of American Freedom. VFW members are involved in community activities and serve as a crucial link between veterans past, present and future.