What is the most important feature of a Veteran Service Organization?

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 25 Oct 2015 11:13:54 -0400

Many of us belong to VSOs, what feature is most important to you as a member of these organizations?

Response by SSgt Alex Robinson made Oct 25 at 2015 11:45 AM

SSgt Alex Robinson — Sun, 25 Oct 2015 11:45:18 -0400

Taking care of our veterans by giving them the support they need...

Response by MSgt Curtis Ellis made Oct 25 at 2015 12:55 PM

MSgt Curtis Ellis — Sun, 25 Oct 2015 12:55:24 -0400

First and foremost, the ability to adequately and effectively provide the Veterans Services advertised...

Response by Cpl Mischa Brady made Oct 25 at 2015 2:37 PM

Cpl Mischa Brady — Sun, 25 Oct 2015 14:37:03 -0400

I want what they advertise as well as what percentage of there monies goes towards veterans to what goes into there pocket. This is a big issue.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 25 at 2015 7:44 PM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 25 Oct 2015 19:44:53 -0400

For many years, I have made donations to the VFW and DAV. Last year I joined the VFW as a life member. Since I was going to the VFW to help me with my Agent Orange claim, I felt it was right to go ahead and join. The most important aspect of a VSO is their ability to help veterans.

Response by MCPO Tom Miller made Oct 28 at 2015 12:02 PM

MCPO Tom Miller — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 12:02:49 -0400

I believe that our military has been devalued rapidly with a almost stealth process without any push back or resistance. Socially with PC leadership, team training with emphasis on superior capabilities and leadership is way so political that we just may lose a powerful asset that has served us well since our founding. To move against Christian Faith within our services is not justified. My father, fought in North Africa, through and up to Germany as well as Korea. God and country in that order. I am/was a big supporter with the VFW, but I think we need to ensure our brothers in arms have equally both morally and fighting support. When, General Washington led the Continental army, many were barefoot and wore rags for footwear. Every member of his army was issued a bible and carried it with pride. A wealthy man of Jewish faith keep the army alive and died a pulper. There is more than a service officer for claims, we need to protect our men of honor in every phase.

Response by CH (LTC) Robert Leroe made Nov 1 at 2015 8:03 PM

CH (LTC) Robert Leroe — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 20:03:21 -0500

Availability...some stretch themselves too thin, others aren't involved enough.

Response by SFC John Meyer made Nov 15 at 2015 3:25 PM

SFC John Meyer — Sun, 15 Nov 2015 15:25:49 -0500

I feel that comradery with fellow veterans, and learning about eligibility and how to access potential benefits for vets should be top priorities.