more information Post Commander, Bill Whitaker's email One of the most visible is our network of trained national service officers (NSOs) accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Funded by the AMVETS National Service Foundation , these dedicated men and women can be found in close to 40 states, providing sound advice and prompt action on compensation claims at no charge to the veteran. This is very important to all our servicemen and women. Whether you have served honorably or still serving you will probably need to have a service officer, if not now, at sometime. There is no charge for this service and it is invaluable. In one recent year alone, AMVETS national service officers processed more than 24,000 claims that resulted in veterans receiving some $400 million in compensation. This commitment to service traces its roots back to 1948, when our NSOs first began helping veterans of World War II to obtain the benefits promised them by the federal government. To be eligible for membership in AMVETS, you must have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, including the National Guard and Reserves, anytime after Sept. 15, 1940. Additionally, unless still serving, your discharge must have been under honorable conditions. If you served as an American citizen in the armed forces of an allied nation, under honorable conditions, between Sept. 15, 1940 and May 8, 1975, you are also eligible, as are wartime members of the Merchant Marine. Proof of eligibility can take the form of a DD-214, an honorable discharge certificate or other appropriate document. Annual dues are $25, or a one-time Life Member dues of $150. These dues fund, in part, the programs, services and representation AMVETS. If you are not living in this area of NC find your nearest post Here 
 Some of the warriors who got back into sports through WWP programs continued on as athletes ... turning up in this summer's Paralympics in Beijing! | As you and I look forward to the fall months, there's far more to come. But there are so many injured servicemen and women who need help rebuilding their bodies, minds, and spirits after the injuries of war.
| FREE summer camp program
supports military children dealing with the stress of war Good Morning, Sites Selected for Summer Camps The National Military Family Association (NMFA) announced locations for the 2008 Operation Purple Summer Camps. This free summer camp program supports military children dealing with the stress of war. This year, NMFA's Operation Purple Camps will host children at 64 locations in 36 states and territories. Information about specific camp locations is available on the Operation Purple website. Specific camp information will be available when registration opens. Registration begins March 24, 2008. Interested families can sign-up to receive e-mail notices and announcements on the website. http://www.operationpurple.com/ To find more family resources for , visit the Military Spouse Network. http://spouse.military.com/ Beryl Beryl W. Love AMVETS (American Veterans) National Programs Director 4647 Forbes Blvd. Lanham, MD 20706 240.832.7768 (www.amvets.org)
VA Suicide Prevention Hotline If you are a veteran in emotional crisis and need help RIGHT NOW, call this toll-free number, 1-800-273-8255 , available 24/7, and tell them you are a veteran. All calls are confidential.
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