1. The anti-discrimination act: WILL raise awareness among employers who are already required to complete monthly EEOC reports; WILL give veterans experiencing employer/housing discrimination legal recourse to pursue their claim; WILL help level the playing field and acknowledge a veterans service by giving them employment preference between two or more fully qualified candidates. 2. The anti-discrimination […]
View PostNational Commander Fry Vows to Continue the Fight to Protect Integrity of Military Awards Lanham, Md., June 28, 2012— AMVETS National Commander Gary L. Fry decried today’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturning the Stolen Valor Act of 2005 as a failure to protect the integrity of military awards and decorations, and to safeguard American veterans […]
SCOTUS Ruling on Stolen Valor Fails Our Veterans’ Community" class="tb-button tb-button-small default read-more" target="_self">View PostRECIPIENTS INCLUDE VETERANS, MILITARY FAMILY MEMBERS AND GRADUATING SENIORS LANHAM, MD., June11, 2012— AMVETS, America’s premier veterans service organization, recently announced its 2012 AMVETS National Scholarship Program winners. AMVETS National Commander Gary L. Fry called the AMVETS National Scholarship Program an important component of the National Programs Department’s offerings to the veterans’ community. “Caring for […]
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Today we celebrate one of the first symbols of this great country, the American Flag. Commissioned by the first Congressional Flag Act in 1777, the American flag has continued to evolve over the years as our nation grew. The liberty it stands for, however, remains constant. So does AMVETS’ commitment to serve the veterans who […]
View PostThe following are remarks President Obama delivered May 28, 2012, at Memorial Day ceremonies at the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington, D.C.: Good afternoon, everybody. Chuck, thank you for your words and your friendship and your life of service. Veterans of the Vietnam War, families, friends, distinguished guests. I know it is hot. (Laughter.) But you […]
View PostTrain bears the names of state’s soldiers, marines, sailors and airmen who made ultimate sacrifice in Iraq and Afghanistan (Boston, MA)–Massachusetts Bay Commuter Railroad yesterday unveiled the United State’s first-ever Gold Star Memorial train. The passenger coach, which bears the names of every soldier, marine, sailors and airman who lost their lives while serving in Iraq […]
MBCR Unveils USA’s First Gold Star Commuter Rail Memorial Coach Honoring Massachusetts’ Fallen Heroes" class="tb-button tb-button-small default read-more" target="_self">View PostActivision’s Call of Duty Endowment and Hire Heroes USA Launch Memorial Day Campaign to Support Jobs for Veterans 3rd annual Facebook campaign raises awareness and support for veteran employment; For every image “share” on Facebook, the Endowment will donate $1 to Hire Heroes USA WASHINGTON – May 24, 2012 – The Call of Duty Endowment today […]
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New York, N.Y.– The first US nation-wide essay contest entitled “Korean War Veteran’s Enduring Legacy” will be hosted by Korea Health Industry Development Institute (KHIDI USA), a Korean government agency in New York, to pay tributes to Korean War veterans. The contest, a part of the 2012 Body & Seoul – Korean War Veterans & […]
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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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