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The American Legion, founded in 1919, is the largest veterans organization in the United States. The organization is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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Is there an organization for Vietnam veterans and how does it help the veteran?

Yes. Vietnam Veterans of America is a veterans' service organization that provides many different kinds of services, such as advocacy, assistance with filing claims, and help with basic needs, such as food, clothing, etc. For more information, access the VVA website via Related Links, below.


What organization's main goal is to help veterans get to visit war memorial?

Honor Flight


What are the 'Veterans of Foreign Wars'?

The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW), is a congressionally chartered war veterans organization. VFW currently has 1.6 million members and is the largest American organization of combat veterans. Members must be US citizens and be currently serving in the US military or have an honorable discharge from the US Armed Forces. Membership also requires military service overseas during a conflict and decorated with an expeditionary medal, a campaign medal or ribbon. Receipt of imminent danger/hostile fire pay is accepted for membership. A DD214 or World War II era discharge paper with campaign medals, and or badges printed on back is used to verify membership eligibility. As for what it does, it is veterans helping veterans, their families, widows, and orphans, as well as their communities. They are often found involved in community activities, such as an honor guard for a funeral, placing flags on graves, marching in parades, etc. They also often donate to charitable causes. The organization currently has around 1.6 million members, and has posts all around the country.


What was the VVAA?

Guessing you may be asking about the VVAW, it was the Vietnam Veterans Against the War - a protest group active in Washington, D.C. anti-war protests. That organization loosely evolved into today's VVA - Vietnam Veterans of America.


What groups were barred from joining the Grand Army of the Republic?

The Grand Army of the Republic was formed in the latter part of the 19th century. It was an organization of Union army veterans. The organization, however, refused to allow Irish Americans or freed Blacks to join.

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What is the largest US Veterans organization?

American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA), Korean War Veterans, Disabled American Veterans (DAV)


Is Veterans of Foreign Wars a 501c3 organization?

The VFW is a Veterans' Service Organization (VSO) and is a 501(c)7 non-profit corporation.


What is the VFW and what does this organization do?

The VFW is the Veterans of Foreign Wars organization. This organization assists veterans after they have been discharged from the war to go back to school, or to find a job that fits their skills and interests.


Where is the Cornish Veterans Monument Organization in Cornish Maine located?

The address of the Cornish Veterans Monument Organization is: 277 Sokokis Trail, Cornish, ME 04020-3530


Is the Veterans Affairs a quasi-public organization?

yes


Where is the Kayenta Veterans Organization Inc in Kayenta Arizona located?

The address of the Kayenta Veterans Organization Inc is: Po Box 4080, Kayenta, AZ 86033-4080


Where is the Kirbyville Veterans Memorial Organization in Kirbyville Texas located?

The address of the Kirbyville Veterans Memorial Organization is: 3466 Co Rd 480, Kirbyville, TX 75956-4214


Where is the Jackson County Veterans Organization Inc in Jackson Ohio located?

The address of the Jackson County Veterans Organization Inc is: 18 Fleetwood Avenue, Jackson, OH 45640-1807


Where is the Uss Orion Veterans Historical Organization in Peroia Illinois located?

The address of the Uss Orion Veterans Historical Organization is: 121 E Ellington Dr, Peroia, IL 61603


What does the Purple Heart organization do?

They are a non-profit organization that support veterans that have received the Purple Heart for their wounds.


What is the meaning of the word amvets?

AMVETS stands for American Veterans. It is a organization formed by World War II volunteer-led veterans. They accept honorably discharged veterans as well.


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The Largest National Boat Racing Organization is the APBA.