AMVETS

American Veterans (AMVETS) is a non-partisan, volunteer-led organization formed by World War II veterans of the United States military. It advocates for its members as well as for causes that its members deem helpful to the nation at large. The group holds a Federal charter under Title 36 of the United States Code. It is a 501(c)19 organization.

American Veterans
AbbreviationAMVETS
EstablishedDecember 10, 1944 (1944-12-10)
TypeVeterans' organization
Legal statusFederally chartered corporation
Headquarters4647 Forbes Blvd.,
Lanham, Maryland
Region served
Worldwide
Membership (2016)
250,000
Executive Director
Joseph Chenelly
National Commander
Bill Clark (2023–2024)
Main organ
National Convention
Subsidiaries
  • AMVETS National Service Foundation
  • AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary
  • Sons of AMVETS
  • Junior AMVETS
  • AMVETS Riders
  • "Sad Sacks"
  • "Sackettes"
Websiteamvets.org
Formerly called
American Veterans of World War II, Korea, and Vietnam
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