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The Veterans of Foreign Wars ( VFW ), formally the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, is an organization of United States war veterans who fought in wars, campaigns, and expeditions on foreign land, waters, or airspace as military service members. [ 5][ 7] Established on September 29, 1899, in Columbus, Ohio, [ 8] the VFW is ...
The United States Department of Veterans Affairs ( VA) is a Cabinet -level executive branch department of the federal government charged with providing lifelong healthcare services to eligible military veterans at the 170 VA medical centers and outpatient clinics located throughout the country. Non-healthcare benefits include disability ...
The Institute for Veterans and Military Families ( IVMF) is an interdisciplinary research institution that informs and advances the policy, economic and wellness concerns of the America’s veterans and families. [ 3] It is housed in the National Veterans Resource Center at Syracuse University.
Disabled American Veterans. The Disabled American Veterans ( DAV) is an organization created in 1920 by World War I veterans for disabled military veterans of the United States Armed Forces that helps them and their families through various means. It was issued a federal charter by Congress in 1932.
A veteran (from Latin vetus 'old') is a person who has significant experience (and is usually adept and esteemed) and expertise in an occupation or field. [ 1] A military veteran is a person who is no longer serving in the armed forces. [ 2]
AMVETS. American Veterans ( AMVETS) is a non-partisan, volunteer-led organization formed by World War II veterans of the United States military. It advocates for its members as well as for causes that its members deem helpful to the nation at large. The group holds a Federal charter under Title 36 of the United States Code.
Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), is a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) veterans organization founded by Paul Rieckhoff, an American writer, social entrepreneur, advocate, activist and veteran of the United States Army and the Iraq War. He served as an Army First Lieutenant and infantry rifle platoon leader in Iraq from 2003 through 2004.
National Association for Black Veterans. National Association of State Approving Agencies. National Coalition for Homeless Veterans. Naval Enlisted Reserve Association. Naval Order of the United States. Navy Musicians Association. New Battlefront Foundation. New Politics (political non-profit)