Care for Our Veterans
The association aids members, spouses, and families in need, honoring one of the seven founding purposes set in 1985.
KWVA
Korean War Veterans Association
With over 50,000 historical members, the KWVA is the world's largest organization for Korean War Veterans.
Caring for Our Veterans
ABOUT US
The Korean War Veterans Association (KWVA) is a federally tax-exempt organization incorporated in New York on June 14, 1985, to unite those who served in Korea and continue benevolent work on their behalf.
The association was chartered by Congress on June 30, 2008, and operates from its national headquarters in Beaufort, South Carolina, supporting members worldwide.
Through elected leadership and active chapters, KWVA advances advocacy, remembrance, and fellowship for Korean War and Korea Defense Veterans.
OUR MISSION
The pledge our founders made in 1985 still guides KWVA chapters as they
support veterans, families, and the people of the Republic of Korea.
The association aids members, spouses, and families in need, honoring one of the seven founding purposes set in 1985.
ROK-sponsored Revisit Korea tours keep veterans, families, and allies connected to the people they defended and the alliance they forged.
The Graybeards chronicles first-hand accounts and keeps members connected so their stories endure for future generations.
Volunteers with the Korean War MIA Family Outreach project reconnect families with defense officials to advance DNA matching and remembrance efforts.
Twice a year, the KWVA partners with donors to honor the sacrifices of those who served during the Korean War by laying wreaths at the Korean War Veterans Memorial in D.C.
Projects like the Korean War Veterans Digital Memorial permanently preserve interviews, artifacts, and teaching tools.
40Years of service since incorporation in 1985 | 40Founding members gathered in Arlington in 1985 | 9Scholarships awarded yearly to Korean War veteran descendants | 4Issues of The Graybeards magazine mailed annually |
GET INVOLVED
If you served honorably in Korea since September 3, 1945—or outside Korea between June 25, 1950 and
January 31, 1955—you qualify for Regular membership in the KWVA.
Legacy and Associate memberships welcome descendants and supporters who share the
association’s aims, ensuring every generation can uphold the mission.
PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES
KWVA programs reconnect veterans with the Republic of Korea, share their experiences with
students and civic groups, and invest in the families who carry their legacy forward.
Memorial Day Washington DC 2023
Wreaths Across America Sept 2021
MOH Hector Cafferata ship dedication - Oct. 2023
KWVA National Board meeting briefing by Congressman Brian Mast DC - March 2023
KWVA Wounded Warrior visit at Bethesda - March 2023
KWVA National Officers visit DC ARMY Aviation Unit - March 2023
KWVA BOD visits Dr. Williamson, staff and our wounded warriors at Walter Reed at Bethesda. - March 2023
Veterans Day 2022 - ANC
MOH Hector Cafferata ship dedication - Oct. 2023
KWVA National Officers lay wreath at Korean War Memorial DC - 2023
KWVA Wounded Warrior Visit to TBI Ward at Walter Reed at Bethesda - March 2023
Veterans Day 2022 - Korean War Memorial
KWVA Vice President McCarthy, KWVA 2nd Vice President McHugh, and KWVA President Brodeur lay wreath at KW Memorial - March 2023
2023 National KWVA Convention in Orlando - October 2023
Memorial Day Washington DC 2023
Memorial Day Washington DC 2023
73rd Anniversary of Korean War Ceremony at Fort Belvoir Army Museum
KWVA National Board Meeting Washington DC - March 2023
KWVA BOD presents donations to Semper Fi / America's Fund and the Wounded Warrior Project at Walter Reed. - March 2023
Wreaths Across America Sept 2021
Memorial Day Washington DC 2023
2023 National KWVA Convention in Orlando - October 2023
DPAA Washington DC Briefing - March 2023
Memorial Day Washington DC 2023
2023 National KWVA Convention in Orlando - October 2023
KWVA National Board Meeting Washington DC - March 2023
KWVA National Board Meeting Washington DC - March 2023
South Korean President Yoon visits Washington DC and Boston for 70th Anniversary of Korean War
Memorial Day Washington DC 2023
Memorial Day Washington DC 2023
See the photos from the memorial services for POW / MIA Cpl. Daniel De Anda
KWVA presentation of donations to our Wounded Warriors at Bethesda - March 2023
MOH Hector Cafferata ship dedication - Oct. 2023
Memorial Day Washington DC 2023
Memorial Day Washington DC 2023
Memorial Day Washington DC 2023
KWVA National Board Meeting Washington DC - March 2023
Memorial Day Washington DC 2023
Memorial Day Washington DC 2023
South Korea's Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs now administers subsidized pilgrimages so veterans and families can return to the Republic they helped defend.
The KWVA Wreath Program honors the enduring sacrifice of Korean War veterans through solemn tributes at the Korean War Veterans Memorial.
Nine annual scholarships—including two $1,500 awards—support descendants of Korean War veterans pursuing higher education while honoring the legacy of veterans' service.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
The KWVA is incorporated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, making every contribution tax-deductible. Gifts sustain veteran assistance, remembrance initiatives, and outreach.
You can dedicate a donation "in memory of" a loved one, champion The Graybeards, or equip our outreach through official merchandise and annual campaigns.