Why join KDVA:
Benefits for our members
- Be a part of a nonpolitical, nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the ROK-U.S. Alliance and our Veterans.
- Honor and remember those who have served in Korea.
- Opportunities to share your story with nearly 100,000 social media followers – and growing by 90-100 a day!
- Participate in the Korea Revisit Program – all sponsored and paid by the ROK Government.
- Participate in the KDVA Reunion – conference and several meals are free.
- KDVA directly supports U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) and ROK-U.S. Combined Forces Command (CFC) units and organizations.
- KDVA Chapters are growing across the United States.
- KDVA Campus Clubs are opening on college campuses in Korea and the United States.
- Networking and access to experts and experiences found nowhere else.
- Opportunities to participate in forums and events – all free.
- Opportunities for internships and community service.
- KDVA Impact Scholarship is available to you and your children.
- Free access to AUSA’s programs and discounts.
- Free (yes, free!) membership, events, and activities! KDVA does not ask for any money from our members, because our partner nonprofit in Korea (Korea-US Alliance Foundation or KUSAF) raises funds for KDVA.
MEMBERSHIP
KDVA is the only professional organization whose sole purpose is to enhance, support, and advocate for the ROK-U.S. Alliance.
REGULAR MEMBERS:
- Former and current U.S. military & DOD personnel of U.S. Forces Korea (“USFK”), Combined Forces Command (“CFC”), or the U.S. Embassy in Seoul.
- U.S. military & DOD personnel who meet the requirements for the Korea Service Medal (“KSM”) or the Korea Defense Service Medal (“KDSM”) as delineated in AR 600-8-22, Military Awards (5 March 2019) paragraphs 2-27 or 2-22. (see excerpt)
- Korean Augmentation to United States Army (“KATUSA”) Veterans.
- Retired ROK Military personnel who have served in or been assigned to one of the following for at least three consecutive months.
- United Nations Command (“UNC”).
- CFC Headquarters and its components.
- ROK Embassy in the United States.
- Other ROK–U.S. Combined Commands.
- MND, JCS, and/or Service HQs.
- Former and current ROK government civilians of CFC and USFK, if ROK law or regulations do not prohibit.
ASSOCIATE MEMBERS:
- U.S. military & DOD personnel who do not meet the requirements for the Korea Service Medal (“KSM”) or the Korea Defense Service Medal (“KDSM”).
- Adult supporters of the ROK-U.S. Alliance.
- College students who are interested in the U.S.-ROK Alliance.
HONORARY MEMBERS:
- ROK & U.S. distinguished personnel who are dedicated to enhancing ROK-U.S. Alliance
- Former and current U.S. and ROK government interagency personnel who directly worked or work on ROK-U.S. Alliance topics
