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What is the department of veterans affairs and how can I join?
The department of veteran affairs is a department of the United States goverment that deals with veterans who have served in the branches of the United States military. To join, you would have to be a U.S. veteran of either the air force, navy, marines, or army.
Why do veterans pay twice as much as others to belong to the American legion?
Of all the US veteran organizations (VFW-founded in 1899 by Spanish-American War veterans/American Legion-founded in 1919 by WWI veterans/American Veterans-founded in 1944 by WWII veterans/Vietnam Veterans of America-founded in 1978 by Vietnam War veterans) the Legion appears to be the most expensive to join. Possibly because it traditionally has had the most high profiled members...such as US Presidents. The VFW is by far the most popular for Hollywood & the common man, because it is the only veteran's group with the word "WAR" in it's title. And nearly all veterans want to be associated with the term, "war veteran."
Why did the VFW FORM?
The Spanish-American War of 1898 was the first "Foreign" war fought on foreign soil by US forces. In 1899 veterans of that war formed the "Veterans of FOREIGN Wars" to protect themselves from political moves that would/could short change veterans and associated benefits. The first established military veterans group had been GAR (Grand Army of the Republic), which consisted of (Union) US Civil War veterans; they died out when the last Civil War (GAR member) veteran passed on. Each veterans group is normally created to protect the benefits of that particular veterans "group"; as the years go by, politicians perform budget cuts...which often effects veterans. The "American Legion" was formed by WW1 vets; AMVETs (American Veterans) was formed by WW2 vets. The most unique veterans group was the VVA (Vietnam Veterans of America); this group was (often) NOT allowed to join established veterans organizations during the 1960's; so they formed their own group in about 1978. The VVA's motto, is "they will never turn their back on another veteran."
What must you do to become a veteran?
Join the military service. (and be discharged)
Do you honor police on Veterans Day?
Absolutely not unless they served in the military. No, simply because a police officer may on occasion encounter a violent situation, it does not make them a military veteran. When the going gets tough the police can quit where as the military person must go on and do their best under the worst of conditions. The military is not represented by a union. Military spend time away from their loved ones. Military sacrafice a normal life. I realize many police consider themselves para-military but they are simply.....police. Not members of the military. If police with no military service want to be called vets or want to join vetrans organizations or be honored a veterans........join the military.
How can you join VFW?
Only veterans who have served in an overseas combat zone may join the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Veterans who served during any war, not necessarily in combat, are eligible for membership in the American Legion.
Is there any way you can honor veterans more?
join the military
What food do people eat on Veterans Day?
There is no common food that people eat on Veterans Day. However, picnics are common and sometimes families join in celebrating veterans.
Are blacks allowed in the Vietnam veterans motorcycle club?
The only membership rule the Veterans of Vietnam Motorcycle Club has is, you have to be a Vietnam vet. If you are, you can join.
Can a disabled veteran join the navy federal credit union?
Navy Federal has a great website the describes who can join the credit union https://www.navyfederal.org/about/eligibility-checklist.php
How do i stop feeling alone?
First you see a doctor for depression, then try getting out and making some friends. You might think about getting a pet or talking to your family. Join some clubs or organizations.
If you were in the service for 5 months and have a military ID card does that qualify you as a veteran on veteran day?
It depends on your definition of veteran. If it means that you served in the military, then yes. Many offers and discounts apply to any former service member who can prove their service. Many, however, also require an 'Honorable Discharge', versus, say, Other than Honorable, or Medical.However, to join a veterans' organization, such as the VFW, you need to be able to prove that you were actually in a war/conflict.I, personally, wouldn't try to claim it unless I served at least a full tour of duty, unless I was discharged for war injuries.
