The Marine Corps, the most male of the armed services, is taking its first steps toward integrating women into war-fighting units, starting with its infantry officer school at Quantico, Va., and ground combat battalions that had once been closed to women.
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In our ongoing commitment to ensure every justice-involved veteran receive the help they need, Justice for Vets is honored to announce the launch of its newest online resource, www.JusticeForVets.org JusticeForVets.org is home to the most current news, information, and resources for Veterans Treatment Courts and is a critical resource for anyone working with justice-involved veterans in a […]
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For more than 30 years, AMVETS has worked in partnership with the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge to deliver quality educational programs to youth and educators. These programs focus on adherence to our nation’s founding democratic principles, building a patriotic citizenry, and advancing active civic engagement.
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By Diane Zumatto, AMVETS National Legislative Director Last fall, Congress passed, and the President signed into law, the VOW to Hire Heroes Act of 2011 in order to help veterans find jobs. The VOW to Hire Heroes Act of 2011 is now being implemented, and with that, unemployed veterans ages 35–60 can apply for retraining under the Montgomery GI Bill for […]
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Ret. U.S. Army Gen. George Casey to Speak at Columbia University Graduation NEW YORK, May 4, 2012—Ret. Gen. George W. Casey, the 36th U.S. Army chief of staff and the commanding general for Operation Iraqi Freedom from 2004–2007, will be an honorary guest and give brief remarks at Columbia University School of General Studies graduation […]
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AMVETS Hawaii – Admiral Macke and General Lee will Tee Off with our Returning Warriors and Wounded Marines at Kaneohe Klipper Golf Course on Friday, May 25, 2012. “Our AMVETS USS Arizona Memorial Post is committed to the Legacy of our USS Arizona Memorial and our Nation’s Veterans,” said Commander of AMVETS Hawaii Donovan A. Lazarus. […]
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Recent criticisms of the U.S. military’s long-term investment in advanced biofuels, which are sourced from non-edible plants like grass and algae, fail to take into consideration the sacrifices of the men and women serving in uniform across the globe. America’s reliance on foreign oil creates unnecessary strategic risks and we have a responsibility to solve […]
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LANHAM, Md., April 23, 2012—AMVETS National Commander Gary L. Fry expressed his support today for the decision to increase mental health staffing at the Department of Veterans Affairs by 1,600 professionals. VA Secretary Eric K. Shinseki announced on Thursday, April 19, the addition of 1,600 mental health workers, including psychologists, psychiatrists, nurses, social workers and […]
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By Rick Maze – Military Times— Wednesday Mar 28, 2012—A major veterans group wants federal affirmative action laws expanded to include veterans among the classes of Americans that are specifically protected from employment discrimination. Under their plan, laws barring discrimination on the basis of gender, religion, race, disability or sexual orientation would be altered to […]
View PostLANHAM, Md., March 23, 2012—AMVETS leaders this week congratulated AMVETS 2012 Winter Sweepstakes grand prize winner Judy Weathers. AMVETS National Commander Gary Fry personally called Weathers to congratulate her on winning the $10,000 sweepstakes grand prize.
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