RECIPIENTS 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 […]
View Post2012 Flag Day Speech
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 PostPresident Obama’s Memorial Day Remarks at Vietnam War Memorial
The 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 PostMBCR Unveils USA’s First Gold Star Commuter Rail Memorial Coach Honoring Massachusetts’ Fallen Heroes">MBCR Unveils USA’s First Gold Star Commuter Rail Memorial Coach Honoring Massachusetts’ Fallen Heroes
Train 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 PostC.O.D.E. and Hire Heroes U.S.A. Launch Memorial Day Campaign to Support Jobs for Veterans
Activision’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 […]
View PostU.S. Essay Contest to Honor Korean War Veterans and Win a Trip to Korea
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 & […]
View PostJustice For Vets Launches New Website
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 PostSupport Freedoms Foundation At Valley Forge, Commander Gary L. Fry’s National Project

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. As our military men and women stationed around the […]
View PostVRAP)">Veterans Retraining Assistance Program (VRAP)
VRAP)" />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 in-demand jobs. Included in this new law […]
VRAP)" class="tb-button tb-button-small default read-more" target="_self">View PostIt’s Resolution Time
It’s Resolution Time If your AMVETS Department has any resolutions they would like to submit for consideration, now is the time to act. If there’s an issue that you feel needs to be brought before the membership in August, you’ll need to draft a resolution and forward it to AMVETS National Headquarters no later than June […]
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