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Veterans
Affairs Home
Montgomery
County Government does not endorse or assume responsibility
for any product, method, service or treatment listed
that is not a County program.
| American
Legion |
Washington
Office
1608 K Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006 |
202-861-2700
(Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation Program)
1-800-433-3318 (Member Services)
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| Veterans
organization committed to mentoring and sponsorship of youth programs
in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promotion a
strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow servicemembers
and veterans. The Legion offers a number of local programs and activities
to strengthen its commitment to our nation's grass roots and the
people we serve. Provide a comprehensive network of American Legion
Claims and Department Service Officers at the department (state)
level to help veterans, their dependents and survivors apply for
any federal or state benefit to which they may be entitled. Officers
offer free advice and guidance. |
| Coalition
for Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans |
| E-mail: info@coalitionforveterans.org
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| National
non-partisan partnership of organizations committed to working with
and on behalf of all military, veterans, families, survivors and
providers to strengthen the existing system of care and support
for all those affected by the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Website
features veterans issues, an online resource directory, newsletters,
and more. |
| Disabled
American Veterans (DAV) |
National Service
and Legislative Headquarters
807 Maine Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20024 |
1-877-426-2838
(Toll Free)
202-554-3501 (V)
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| DAV
is an organization of men and women disabled in our nation's defense
dedicated to building better lives for America's disabled veterans
and their families. Provide free, professional assistance to veterans
and their families in obtaining benefits and services through military
service and provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
and other agencies of government. Provide outreach concerning its
program services to the American people generally, and to disabled
veterans and their families specifically. Represent the interests
of disabled veterans, their families, their widowed spouses
and their orphans before Congress, the White House and the Judicial
Branch, as well as state and local government. Extend DAV's mission
of hope into the communities where these veterans and their families
live through a network of state-level Departments and local Chapters.
Provide a structure through which disabled veterans can express
their compassion for their fellow veterans through a variety of
volunteer programs. |
| Iraq
and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) |
292 Madison
Avenue, 10th Floor
New York, NY 10017 |
212-982-9699
(V)
202-544-7692 (DC Office)
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| Organization
that works to improve the lives of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans
and their families. Connect and empower veterans in their local
communities and online, fight for veterans rights in DC, and give
civilians concrete actions they can take to support our newest generation
of heroes. Maintain an online resource directory that includes information
on health, mental health, housing, legal assistance, employment,
education, financial assistance, women's issues, local resources
and Iraqi refugees. Sign up to receive daily email updates on major
stories and legislation affecting veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan. |
| Veterans
of Foreign Wars (VFW) |
National
Headquarters
406 West 34th Street
Kansas City, MS 64111
E-mail: info@vfw.org
Washington, DC Office
VFW Memorial Building
200 Maryland Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20002
E-mail: vfw@vfw.org |
816-756-3390
(V)
202-543-2239 (V)
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| The
Veterans of Foreign Wars has a rich tradition in enhancing the lives
of millions through its community service programs and special projects.
From providing free phone cards to our nation's active-duty military
personnel to raising money for the World War II memorial, the VFW
is there, "honoring the dead by helping the living". VFW
members are mentoring youth groups, helping in community food kitchens,
volunteering in blood drives and visiting hospitalized veterans.
Others are helping veterans file compensation claims or are "voicing
their vote" with elected officials. Contact the national headquarters
for national legislation services, national security and foreign
affairs, veterans services, and action corps. |
| Veterans
of Modern Warfare |
#33107 P.O.
Box 96503
Washington, DC 20090
E-mail: comm@vmwusa.org |
1-888-445-9891
(Toll Free)
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| Focus
on mutual assistance to Veterans with military service from 1990
- the time of the Persian Gulf War that ushered in a new era of
modern warfare - through the present, including the wars in Iraq
and Afghanistan. Support veterans and their families by providing
education and information about the benefits you have earned, assistance
in obtaining your benefits, advocacy in issues important to our
generation, and camaderie through locally based, national chapters. |
| Vietnam
Veterans of America (VVA) |
8719 Colesville
Road, Suite 100
Silver Spring, MD 20910 |
301-585-4000
(V)
1-800-882-1316 (Toll Free)
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| The
only national Vietnam veterans organization congressionally chartered
and exclusively dedicated to Vietnam-era veterans and their families.
VVA's goals are to promote and support the full range of issues
important to Vietnam veterans, to create a new identity for this
generation of veterans, and to change public perception of Vietnam
veterans. Aggressively advocate on issues important to veterans.
Seek full access to quality health care for veterans. Identify the
full range of disabling injuries and illnesses incurred during military
service. Hold government agencies accountable for following laws
mandating veterans health care. Create a positive public perception
of Vietnam veterans. Seek the fullest possible accounting of America's
POW/MIAs. Support the next generation of America's war veterans.
Serve our communities. |
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