What veterans groups are you part of?

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 09:26:00 -0400

So we all know about VFW and American Legion, but what smaller veterans organizations do you belong to and are out there?
I am the commander for the Scottish American Military Society (SAMS) post1847, member if VFW, and American leigon. But do more work with SAMS I feel the smaller community has a stronger connection but the larger has more resorces.

Response by SSG Carlos Madden made Oct 26 at 2023 9:34 AM

SSG Carlos Madden — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 09:34:29 -0400

DAV plus some local organizations that are more interest specific.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 26 at 2023 9:51 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 09:51:30 -0400

Women’s Veterans group where I'm the associate director and veteran activist at the local and county level.

Response by CSM Richard StCyr made Oct 26 at 2023 2:17 PM

CSM Richard StCyr — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 14:17:33 -0400

VFW and the local Sergeants Major Association

Response by Sgt Sheri Lynn made Oct 26 at 2023 4:55 PM

Sgt Sheri Lynn — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 16:55:21 -0400

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member I belong to a nationwide organization called WoVeN (women veterans network)

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 26 at 2023 5:28 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 17:28:21 -0400

VFW, 4ID Association, 101st Association, MP Regimental Association.... I don't do anything with any of them.

Response by SGM Mikel Dawson made Oct 26 at 2023 11:58 PM

SGM Mikel Dawson — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 23:58:26 -0400

Life member of VFW Post 3886 in Idaho because it is my "connection" home. I live in Denmark, grew up in Idaho, therefore my membership location.

Response by CAPT Kevin B. made Oct 27 at 2023 1:33 PM

CAPT Kevin B. — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 13:33:03 -0400

There are ORGANIZATIONS, Organizations, and then "organizations". Consider the third in doing personal outreach, check ups, and meet ups. We have what's called the 1735 Club at a local tavern on Thursdays. Vets come and go, but they know the standard time and place. Haven't seen or heard from the 82 year old P-2 radio operator in a week? Check in. A number of Vets are living by themselves. Limit their alone time lest the dragon starts rattling the cage. One thing of note. Living very rural means the VFW and American Legion here are small shell units sharing a room at the Senior Center on a monthly Thursday night. What were once fairly active organizations have shed membership continually. Most split because of politics. That makes the "organizations" more important than ever.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Oct 28 at 2023 8:37 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Sat, 28 Oct 2023 20:37:28 -0400

Welcome Brother, Life member- VFW, DAV, Legion and retired Region 11 SAMS Commander. Right on, small groups still have drive to succeed, large groups tend to stagnant.