Veterans of Foreign Wars

Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Award is presented to a cadet in the Program for recognition of outstanding achievement and exceptional leadership ability.

Possession of individual characteristics contributing to leadership including:

• Positive attitude toward the program. 
• Outstanding military bearing and conduct in and out of uniform.
• Personal attributes (self-confidence, initiative, flexibility, and judgment).
• Patriotism (commander or member of color guard, drill team with or without arms, flag protocol instruction team and actively promote Americanism).
• Courtesy (dependability, punctuality, human relations, respect, cooperation).
• Growth potential (capable of assuming high leadership responsibilities in the unit with additional training and experience).