Sponsored by BRS Backyard Bug Busters ›West Milford VFW Post 7198 unites veterans, families, and neighbors along the Warwick Turnpike corridor in northwest New Jersey.
VFW Post 7198 sits on Warwick Turnpike in Hewitt, a stretch of road that winds through the Highlands of Passaic County where rural character and tight-knit community go hand in hand. That setting is no accident. The men and women who chartered this post chose a place where neighbors still know each other by name, and where a handshake means something.
The post serves veterans from West Milford Township and the surrounding lake communities, connecting them to VA benefits, disability claims assistance, and the kind of peer support that only someone who has worn the uniform can provide. Monthly meetings, flag ceremonies, and community fundraisers keep the post active year-round, not just on federal holidays.
Beyond advocacy, Post 7198 is a gathering place. Families come out for fish frys and holiday events. Local scouts earn their citizenship badges here. If you served, or if you love someone who did, this post has a seat at the table for you.
Post 7198 connects eligible veterans with VA benefits navigation, service-connected disability claim support, and referrals to state and county veterans programs. Trained VSOs (Veterans Service Officers) walk members through the paperwork that too often stands between a veteran and the benefits they earned.
On the community side, the post runs regular social events including dinners, raffles, and seasonal fundraisers that support both local causes and national VFW programs. The hall is also available for member-sponsored gatherings, making it a true neighborhood asset in Hewitt, NJ.
Membership is open to any man or woman who served overseas in a combat zone or received campaign medals for foreign service. Associate memberships welcome spouses and supporters. Dues are modest, and the return, measured in camaraderie and real advocacy, is anything but.
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Full membership is open to U.S. military veterans and active-duty service members who have served overseas in a designated combat zone or received a campaign medal for foreign service. If you are unsure whether your service qualifies, contact the post and a VSO will review your DD-214 with you.
Yes. The VFW Auxiliary welcomes spouses, widows, widowers, and female relatives of eligible veterans. Associate memberships are also available for supporters who want to contribute to the post's mission without meeting the combat-service requirement.
Absolutely. Post 7198 has access to trained Veterans Service Officers who can help you file an initial claim, gather supporting evidence, or appeal a denied rating. This service is free to members and is one of the most tangible benefits of belonging to the post.
The post is at 814 Warwick Turnpike in Hewitt, NJ 07421, in the northwestern corner of Passaic County. Parking is available on site. The address is accessible from Route 511 and the surrounding West Milford lake communities.
Meeting schedules are posted on the post's official website at vfw7198.org. It is best to check there for the most current dates, since holiday weekends occasionally shift the schedule.
The hall is available for member-sponsored events and select community functions. Reach out through vfw7198.org to ask about availability and any applicable guidelines for use.
The best first step is visiting vfw7198.org, where you will find current event listings, membership information, and contact details. You are also welcome to attend a meeting as a guest before committing to membership.
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