AMVETS Applauds Secretary Hagel’s Medal Decision Pentagon will not issue Distinguished Warfare Medal for drone pilots and cyber warriors Cleve Geer, national commander of AMVETS, America’s most inclusive major veterans’ service organization, lauded Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel’s decision to cancel plans for the controversial Distinguished Warfare Medal and instead issue a new device to affix […]
View PostMedia contacts: Jay Agg, jagg@amvets.org, (571) 991‑6998 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AMVETS HONORS VIRGINIA CONGRESSMAN J. RANDY FORBES Cmdr. Cleve Geer to present Congressman Forbes with Silver Helmet Award for continued support of America’s military and veterans WASHINGTON, DC, March 5, 2013— On Wednesday, April 10, AMVETS will present its prestigious Congressional Silver Helmet Award to […]
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 […]
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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 […]
View PostSelected Veteran Will Receive Free Accessible Bathroom Remodel SOUTH DAYTONA, Florida – May 4, 2012 – Premier Care in Bathing, the leading manufacturer and distributor of walk-in baths and easy access showers, announced today an expansion of its partnership with AMVETS. The arrangement will honor and support a veteran chosen through the AMVETS organization, who […]
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