What veterans organization(s) do you belong to and why?

SSgt Alex Robinson — Sun, 19 Jul 2015 12:08:45 -0400

I'm curious about who belongs to what veterans organizations and why?

Response by PO1 John Miller made Jul 19 at 2015 12:10 PM

PO1 John Miller — Sun, 19 Jul 2015 12:10:05 -0400

VFW, American Legion, DAV, FRA, and CVMA.

Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 19 at 2015 12:30 PM

TSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 19 Jul 2015 12:30:21 -0400

I joined the DAV when I was filing my VA claims, and they helped me out a great deal. Currently, I'm not active in any organizations since my husband is still AD and we are overseas. However, I plan to to get involved with as many as I can once we return to the States, whenever that may be.

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 19 at 2015 12:35 PM

CW3 Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 19 Jul 2015 12:35:32 -0400

Almost joined the VFW, well I paid for it but the membership card never came in the mail and I never went to a meeting. I joined the National Guard after 7 years in the Army. That has been a great veterans group

Response by 1LT Kathleen Heisler made Jul 19 at 2015 12:38 PM

1LT Kathleen Heisler — Sun, 19 Jul 2015 12:38:46 -0400

I have been a member of the American Legion for about 25 years because they sponsor
Many events not only for veterans but for kids

Response by SFC Everett Oliver made Jul 19 at 2015 12:51 PM

SFC Everett Oliver — Sun, 19 Jul 2015 12:51:20 -0400

American Legion. Originally because a local commander invited me to stop by for a cup of coffee. Since then (16 years ago) I changed posts and have been Post Commander the past 5 years. I have learned about all the great programs sponsored by the American Legion and about the lobbyists in Washington. No other organization does as much from what I've seen....

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Jul 19 at 2015 1:32 PM

Capt Seid Waddell — Sun, 19 Jul 2015 13:32:05 -0400

None.

Response by LTC Bink Romanick made Jul 19 at 2015 1:34 PM

LTC Bink Romanick — Sun, 19 Jul 2015 13:34:29 -0400

I am a paid up for life member of the American Legion and the National Executive Officer of the U.S.Army Brotherhood Of Tankers (USABOT). I belong to American Cold War Veterans and used to belong to AMVETS. I joined to associate with other veterans and help other veterans who are in need.

Response by MSgt Jamie Lyons made Jul 19 at 2015 10:46 PM

MSgt Jamie Lyons — Sun, 19 Jul 2015 22:46:20 -0400

None. I haven't been approached by any veteran organization since retiring from the military. Probably why I am not a member of any.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 19 at 2015 11:07 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 19 Jul 2015 23:07:34 -0400

I've worked with Wounded Warrior Project, Team RWB, and Team Rubicon because free.