The purpose of the VFW is to speed rehabilitation of the nation’s disabled and needy veterans, assist veterans’ widows and orphans and the dependents of needy or disabled veterans, and promote Americanism by means of education in patriotism and by constructive service to local communities.

Core Values

• Always put the interests of our members first
• Treat donors as partners in our cause
• Promote patriotism
• Honor military service
• Ensure the care of veterans and their families
• Serve our communities
• Promote a positive image of the VFW
• Respect the diversity of veteran opinions

Mission of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States District Two, Department of New Jersey

• to preserve and strengthen comradeship among its members;
• to assist worthy comrades;
• to perpetuate the memory and history of our dead, and to assist their widows and orphans;
• to maintain true allegiance to the Government of the United States, and fidelity to its Constitution and laws;
• to foster true patriotism;
• to maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom; and
• to preserve and defend the United States from all enemies.