How to Join the KWVA
If you meet the criteria for one of the membership types listed below, the Board of Directors of the Korean War Veterans Association invites you to join the KWVA.
Joining is Easy
Choose the option that works best for you.
By Mail
Download, print, and fill out the mail application. Mail it with a check payable to "The Korean War Veterans Association" to:
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Skip the form and subscribe instantly via Stripe. You can complete the full application after payment.
Membership Dues
In October 2025, the board voted to discontinue offering lifetime memberships for annual member types. However, free lifetime memberships remain available to:
- Medal of Honor Recipients
- Past Prisoners of War
- Gold Star Parents and Spouses
- Honorary Members Voted in by the Board
Membership Criteria
No one will be excluded from membership because of race, color, creed, sex, national or ethnic origin, or physical or mental disability, as long as the individual meets the following requirements.
Ineligible
Any person who has been separated from the service of the Armed Forces of the United States under conditions other than honorable shall be ineligible for membership in this Association.
Gift Membership
Give a deserving Korea Veteran the gift of membership in the largest organization dedicated to Korean War Veterans.
If you have a friend or family member that served in Korea and is eligible to be a KWVA member, you can easily give them a "Gift Membership." Simply fill out the Membership Application with all the required information for them, then sign it yourself in the designated area as the "gift giver." The new member will receive a membership card, a "Welcome Packet" from the Membership Office, and begin receiving the Graybeards magazine!