LANHAM, 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. AMVETS selected the 10 lucky sweepstakes winners from approximately 120,000 entries from around the country for prizes ranging from $100 […]
View PostFarewell Past National Commander Berc
Lanham, Md., Feb 28, 2012 – AMVETS Past National Commander Harold T. Berc passed away Monday, Feb. 27, 2012. Mr. Berc is survived by his stepson, James B. Fadim, and a number of nieces and nephews. A graduate of DePaul University, Mr. Berc was a naval officer and saw action in World War II. He […]
View PostSan Francisco Armed Forces Community Covenant Hosting Job Fair

SAN FRANCISCO (February 22, 2012) –The San Francisco Armed Forces Community Covenant is hosting an all day, free resource and job fair for veterans, military servicemembers and their families at the War Memorial Veterans Building in San Francisco. “We are looking forward to linking Bay Area employers, service organizations and community organizers with local veterans […]
View PostVeterans Groups Pleased with President’s Budget But Note Deficiencies
Groups Urge $68 Billion for Veterans Health Care and Benefits in 2013 Independent Budget Report WASHINGTON, DC—Four of the nation’s leading veterans service organizations are urging the Administration and Congress to invest $68 billion to sufficiently meet veterans health-care and benefits needs. As stated in President Obama’s budget proposal released yesterday, the Administration has proposed […]
View Post independent budget, prosthetic research, veterans health care