Definition: An acronym often found on military tombstones, VFW stands for Veterans of Foreign Wars. The VFW, or Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, is a military service membership organization available to all U.S. service members who have earned an overseas campaign or expeditionary medal and are currently on active-duty, in the Reserves or who have been honorably discharged from the U.S. armed forces.

Web Site: Veterans of Foreign Wars

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