VFW National Commander John A. Biedrzycki Jr., added his official signature to the new congressional charter of the new VFW Auxiliary in a historical event solidifying the VFW’s commitment to membership equality for all military families.

The gender-specific eligibility requirement remained for more than 100 years until July 20, 2015, when delegates to the VFW’s 116th National Convention in Pittsburgh voted to amend the dated by-law to extend the same membership opportunity to eligible males. Appropriately, the Ladies Auxiliary VFW has changed its official name to the VFW Auxiliary.