If you are a Life member you are now ready to upgrade to a Legacy Life Membership (Bronze, Silver, or Gold). Our Post Quartermaster will be more than happy to explain the benefits and sign you up.
The post will reimburse a new Comrade, for the cost of his or her cover, after attending 3 consecutive meetings. Provide the receipt to the Post Quartermaster after the 3rd consecutive meeting. The Quartermaster will verify attendance and provide reimbursement.
The VFW green overseas cap, with gold piping is the standard/basic cover for all members and the only authorized cover that is to be worn by members at official VFW functions.
There are 2 types of cap weight that may be purchased (Regular or Light). When you consider the heat in the Houston area, it is recommended that you order the lightweight version.
If you are unsure of your hat size, here is a link to the store
size chart.
VFW baseball caps are not authorized at official VFW functions.
Honor Guard caps are only to be worn when engaged in official Honor Guard functions per the Post Commander. The Post Purchas Honor Guard covers.
There are color variations of the piping on these caps as well as various colors of the covers themselves, which signify different ranks and honors as a person moves up in levels within the VFW.
Gold – Post Level
Green – District Level Office Holder
Red – State Level Office Holder
Silver – National Level Office Holder
