FORMS & GUIDES

Instruction for Printable Forms
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NOTE:  Forms below that are noted as "Interactive" means that you can complete the form via your computer.  Simply download the PDF file to your computer (right click - save link as).  Open it and you can type directly into the PDF and then click the "Email" button to send the results to us.  Remember, you must first save the file to your computer. It will not work directly in the browser.
 
Important Forms

Post & District Officer / Quartermaster Bond and Employee Bonds: Applications and Payments Must be Sent to Department.
 
There are separate forms for Post & District officers (Quartermaster or other officer) bonds and employee bonds.  Please make sure you are using the correct form.  

2025-2026 Department cover letter for Post & District Officer / Quartermaster Bond Application
2025-2026 Post & District Officer / Quartermaster Bond Application
2025-2026 Post & District Officer / Quartermaster Bond Premium Rate Chart
 
2025-2026 Post Employee, Committee Chairman, Club Manager, etc Bond Application
2025-2026 Post Employee, Committee Chairman, Club Manager, etc Bond Premium Rate Chart


Reports:  
Hospital Report Form-to be used as a sample only, do not submit to Department.  Reports must be entered on line.
Auxiliary Activity Report Form-to be used by the Auxiliary for submission to Post for Post reporting.
Bylaw Templates:
TACOM ISSUES 
TACOM Military Equipment

Ceremonial Rifles:

Inspections:
 
Department Policies
 
Department Operational SOPs are under the Department Information Tab under the Members Only Tab under the Login Tab on this webpage 
VFW Post Business: Other Important Forms:
TAPS Form - Interactive

 




 
Guides

2025-2026 Commander's Guide:                                                                       
 2025-2026 Quartermaster's Guide
2025-2026 Trustees Guide
Inspector's Guide
VFW Chaplain's Handbook

 

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IN-COUNTRY

A satirical reflection by Author/Artist Phil Fehrenbacher

Phil enlisted in the Army in 1965 where you served for years in Vietnam.  He became a graphic designer and has worked for the state of Oregon for 26 years.  He retired in 2003 and started the Cartoon "In-Country".  The cartoons reflect his experiences during his tour of duty in South Vietnam.


There is a new cartoon everyday.