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| Sons of AMVETS National Commander Ben Haines (left), AMVETS National Commander John C. Hapner, and Ladies Auxiliary National President Charlene Kee prepare to lay a wreath Veterans Day at the Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington National Cemetery. |
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AMVETS LEADERS HONOR AMERICA’S HEROES ON VETERANS DAY
WASHINGTON, Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008—On Veterans Day, AMVETS joined our nation’s leaders at Arlington National Cemetery to honor America’s veterans. AMVETS National Commander John C. Hapner, Ladies Auxiliary President Charlene Kee, and Sons of AMVETS National Commander Ben Haines were on hand to lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns. READ MORE |
AMVETS AWARDS VETERANS’ SCHOLARSHIPS
TO ATTEND UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
Forty service members, veterans, and their immediate family members honored with educational
opportunities on Veterans Day
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13, 2008—This Veterans Day, AMVETS and the University of Phoenix announced the 40 recipients of the 2008 AMVETS scholarships. The scholarships, valued at $4,000 each toward a degree from the University of Phoenix, were awarded to active-duty members of the military, veterans, and their family members. The 40 scholarships were awarded to candidates worldwide. READ MORE
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PRESIDENT MA YING-JEOU, ROC, MEETS AMVETS NATIONAL COMMANDER JOHN C. HAPNER
Republic Of China Press Release
Office of the President, Republic Of China.
122, Chongcing S. Rd., Sec.1,
Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C. Tel:+886-2-23113731
President Ma Ying-jeou on the morning of October 30 at the Presidential Office met with American Veterans (AMVETS) National Commander John C. Hapner. The president extended a warm welcome to Cmdr. Hapner for making the long journey to Taiwan. READ MORE |
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BASS PRO SHOPS SUPPORTS VETERANS
THROUGH AMVETS ORGANIZATION
Program to Make Difference in Lives of All Veterans
Springfield, MO---November 11, 2008---Bass Pro Shops, America’s #1 Outdoor Retailer, will kick off a special program at all their stores across the country on Saturday, November 15th to benefit the AMVETS organization. READ MORE |
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MYVETWORK TO LAUNCH IN TIME FOR VETERANS DAY
Online social network to cater to the specific needs of veterans and their loved ones
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3, 2008—This Veterans Day, AMVETS will help introduce a new social networking tool to better serve the veterans’ community. MyVetWork (www.MyVetWork.com) is a new online community catering to the specific needs of veterans and their loved ones created by John R. Campbell, a Marine Corps veteran of Vietnam and an AMVETS member. READ MORE |
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ONLY 240 SETS OF BAGHDAD BATTLE MAPS LEFT!
AMVETS receives a
donation
with every purchase
AMVETS is offering 240 sets of four museum-quality prints which comprise the same high-resolution satellite imagery used by U.S. military and coalition forces for tactical planning in Iraq.
Each 26x31 print portrays a quadrant of Baghdad, complete with Military Grid Reference System (MGRS) coordinates, at a scale of 1:25000. If you are a veteran who served in Baghdad, this is a rare opportunity to own a stunning set of battle-accurate maps that chronicle your experience in Iraq. READ MORE |
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AMVETS REMEMBERS THE BERUIT BOMBING
Leaders gather at Arlington National Cemetery to mourn the victims
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23, 2008— On this day, twenty five years ago, 241 American service members lost their lives when a suicide bomber slammed his truck into the Marine Corps barracks at Beirut International Airport. Two mintues later, a similar attack occurred at the nearby French barracks, killing 58 of our allies.
Among the 241 U.S. troops who perished in the deadliest attack on U.S. forces since WWII, were 220 Marines, 18 sailors, and three soldiers. READ MORE |
AMVETS CALLS FOR ACTION FOLLOWING DETROIT’S VA FAILURE
National veterans’ group calls on Congress to ensure VA has proper resources
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16, 2008—An internal investigation at the Detroit Regional Office for the Department of Veterans Affairs revealed thousands of claims documents discovered in shredder bins and scores of official correspondence not properly accounted for. According to VA watchdog Larry Scott, employees at the Detroit Regional Office confirmed that within these piles of paperwork were original applications for benefits, medical benefits, and informal claims. READ MORE |
AMVETS SUPPORTS VA OUTSOURCING TO IMPLEMENT G.I. BILL
AMVETS supports decision by VA; new G.I. Bill must roll out on time
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8, 2008— AMVETS, one of the nation’s leading veterans’ service organizations, supports the VA’s decision to outsource the initial implementation of the post-9/11 G.I. Bill to a government contractor. Breaking with other major veterans’ organizations, AMVETS agrees that the only way to develop and administrate a delivery system for the new landmark education benefits in time for the August 2009 deadline is through the temporary use of an outside firm specializing in IT infrastructure. READ MORE |
VA INCREASES COMPENSATION FOR TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY AND BURNS
Veterans already rated for TBI and burn injuries may be eligible for new benefits
WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced changes in the way VA will evaluate traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and burn scars for purposes of determining the appropriate level of compensation veterans receive for these injuries. READ MORE |
CONGRESS INTRODUCES LEGISLATION FOR ADVANCE VA FUNDING
Amvets, Partnership for Veterans Health Care applaud Chairmen Akaka and Filner for introducing
bipartisan bill
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18— Nine of the nation’s largest veterans service organizations, representing a combined 8 million members, today praised Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Daniel Akaka (D-Hawaii), House Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Bob Filner (D-Calif.), and a group of bipartisan cosponsors for introducing legislation (S. 3527 / H.R. 6939) to reform the budget process to assure sufficient, timely and predictable funding for veterans’ health care programs. READ MORE |
AMVETS NATIONAL COMMANDER'S
SEPT. 11TH MESSAGE
At 8:46 a.m., on Sept. 11, 2001, American Airlines flight 11 crashed into the North Tower of the World Trade Center in New York City. At that moment, we were under attack.
As the morning progressed, we can all remember feeling uneasy, vulnerable, scared, as we tried to make sense of the situation. Somebody had come onto our doorstep and wrought unimaginable havoc on the innocent. For the first time in many of our lives, our nation was the victim of a devastating act of war on
our soil.
However, it did not take long for Americans to show our courage and our resolve. When passengers aboard United Airlines Flight 93 learned of their impending doom, they took it upon themselves to ensure that more American lives would not be lost. READ MORE |
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AMVETS National Commander John C. Hapner meets with former Sec. Def. Donald Rumsfeld following the dedication of
the Pentagon's September 11 memorial. |
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AMVETS, LOWCOUNTRYDIRECT PROVIDE ONLINE ACCESS FOR ALL
MEMBERS, POSTS, AND DEPARTMENTS
Veterans’ group and Web hosting firm sign long-term deal offering access to veterans
WASHINGTON—AMVETS and LowcountryDirect Web hosting have agreed to provide low-cost, user-friendly Web opportunities to all AMVETS posts and departments across the country. The deal, which will allow all AMVETS to easily update their Web sites, will provide hosting and individual site management through LowcountryDirect’s EasySite system. READ MORE |
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