FAQ's

Annual Membership in the VFW runs for 12 months and expires on the last day of the month that the membership was accepted.

• For a 12 month membership the best time to join is Now. Less than $50.
• The fee for VFW Lifetime membership is age based (see link) as of Sept 2025 the fee drops $15 - $45 for every decade your age (at age 31, 41, 51, 61). If you are with in a couple months of your 31, 41, 51, or 61 birthday you can save a few bucks by waiting until your birthday.
• Sponsored Memberships, Post 11453 has some memberships sponsored for the first year; contact us.

• We invite you to hang out with us: come to our events. See for yourself in you fit in with us. Keep in mind that each VFW Post has different members who drive the post to focus on things that they find important.
• Additionally, many times we do have sponsors to cover fees for the first year of your VFW membership.
• Available in 2026--YES.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Frontier Post 11453 stands out because it operates with an unusually pure, mission‑first model: no bar, no building, no canteen, no auxiliary, no drama—just veterans focused on helping veterans and serving Cheyenne.

What truly makes Post 11453 special?

Mission‑first structure

Post 11453 avoids the distractions of owning a building and running a bar. This frees members from overhead issues and keeps our energy focused on direct support for veterans, families, and the community.

Nondrinking, nonsmoking environment

The post was chartered in 1992 specifically to give Cheyenne veterans a place to gather without alcohol or smoke, creating a more inclusive and service‑oriented culture.

Community‑driven events

The post consistently organizes and participates in:

• Poppy drives
• Memorial and cemetery flag placements
• Honor Flight support
• Community service days
• Educational and patriotic events
• Tours, picnics, and veteran‑focused gatherings
• Community outreach to veterans
  
  

Lean, low‑budget, high‑impact model

Because we don’t maintain a facility, we can operate on a minimal budget, meeting at Veterans’ Rock and directing resources toward service rather than overhead. Our members are welcome at other Cheyenne VFW posts for social space, but Post 11453 keeps its identity centered on service.

Consistent monthly engagement

We meet at 7 PM on the second Tuesday of each month, maintaining a reliable rhythm of participation and planning.

Why this matters

Many VFW posts nationwide struggle with balancing social functions and mission work. Post 11453 flips the model: no distractions, no bar culture—just veterans helping veterans. That makes it unusually focused, welcoming, and effective.

How to join VFW Post 11453

Joining VFW Post 11453 is refreshingly simple because the post is built around service, not bureaucracy. Here’s the clearest path to becoming a member.

Confirm eligibility

• Served/serving honorably in the U.S. Armed Forces
• Served in a foreign war, expedition, or campaign recognized by the VFW

o   An authorized campaign medal or badge see list

o   Receipt of Hostile Fire Pay or Imminent Danger Pay

o   Service in Korea for 30 consecutive or 60 non-consecutive days

Attend a meeting

Post 11453 meets at 7:00 PM, the Second Tuesday of every month (except December), at Veterans’ Rock, 605 S. Greeley Hwy, Cheyenne, Wy (across from Safeway)

You can simply show up—prospective members are always welcome.

Fill out the membership form

At the meeting, an officer will help you complete:

• The VFW Membership Application
• A quick verification of your qualifying service (DD‑214, deployment orders, etc.)

Choose your membership type

• Annual membership (renewed each year, less than $50 in 2026)
• Life membership (one‑time fee based on age)
• Many times, we have sponsors to cover fees for the first year of VFW membership

Be voted in

The post votes on new members during the meeting. It’s usually quick and unanimous—Post 11453 is known for being welcoming and mission‑focused.