Headquarter News
AMVET Sandra Durbin during AMVETS 74th Annual National Convention in Orlando, Florida.
As our nation’s most inclusive Congressionally-chartered Veteran Service Organization, AMVETS relentlessly supports legislation, programs, and services that help veterans of all genders, races, and generations. It’s no secret that often times the concerns of women in our … Read More »
From training courses to championing legislation, AMVETS capitalized on mental health efforts in 2020.
This year, COVID-19 forced AMVETS to quickly adapt to unprecedented times and “new normals” as we continued to serve veterans and their families. We’re proud of our many posts and departments across the nation who worked closely with our National Headquarters staff as we provided charity, advocacy, and service nationwide. … Read More »
As the holiday season approaches, AMVETS sets the tone that no one will be forgotten this winter.
WASHINGTON D.C. – November 26, 2020
This Thanksgiving Day, several veteran transition homes and community clinics throughout Washington D.C. were visited by AMVETS National Headquarters staff members and volunteers delivering meals to local veterans.
The veterans group coordinated with many figures in the D.C. community, including Ward 8 … Read More »
AMVETS National Service Foundation would like to offer our genuine congratulations to the winners of the 2020 AMVETS National Scholarships.
The pool of candidates received this year was inspiring. From stellar academic achievement, actively participated in school and/or community activities, to displaying a sincere effort to make a difference. The … Read More »
Commitment to a healthier 2019
AMVETS is wholly committed to improving and protecting the health of all American Veterans and their families. As the nation’s most inclusive major veterans service organization, AMVETS is entering 2019 with a New Year’s Resolution to help veterans and their families stop smoking and eliminate … Read More »
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: John Hoellwarth
National Communications Director
AMVETS (American Veterans)
(703) 628-9621
media@amvets.org
AMVETS National Headquarters, June 28, 2018 – Congress must move swiftly to enact H.R. 5588 to repair and maintain the Mare Island Naval Cemetery in Vallejo, California, AMVETS announced today.
AMVETS National Headquarters and the National Programs department would like to offer our heartfelt congratulations to the winners of AMVETS 2018 scholarships. Every year, we receive very impressive candidates and this year is no different. Our judges were overwhelmed by the talent and achievements demonstrated by each finalist.
For the … Read More »
Dear Mr. President:
American Veterans (AMVETS) strongly urges you to reconsider your appointment of Robert Wilkie as acting VA secretary, and instead, to elevate the VA’s current deputy secretary to that position, as prescribed by federal law.
Deputy VA Secretary Thomas Bowman is a retired Marine Corps … Read More »
