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OldSWODog

(74 posts)
15. VFW, AL, both or neither?
Mon Nov 13, 2023, 11:23 PM
Nov 2023

Good evening, all. I was a member of both until 2000; my local posts strongly supported Bush (as, it seemed, the national magazines) and that was the end for me. I stayed with DAV because of the mission and joined V4P as an at large member but don't engage in local chapter events (they can be rather absolutist). I do follow, with interest, Vote Vets during "traditional" campaign season. At this time of my life, I spend all of my non-household time doing volunteer stuff in my community while able. In answer to the original question: for me, neither of them; I won't try to answer for others. Cheers.

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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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