Amvets

AMVETS Post 99


Contact: Mr. James Henry

Call for meeting location

Lowville, NY 13367

Phone: (315) 376-3712


AMVETS Mission Statement: To enhance and safeguard the entitlements for all American Veterans who have served honorably and to improve the quality of life for them, their families, and the communities where they live through leadership, advocacy and services.


As one of America’s leading veterans service organizations with over 250,000 members, AMVETS (or American Veterans) has a proud history of assisting veterans and sponsoring numerous programs that serve our country and its citizens. Membership in AMVETS is open to anyone who is currently serving, or who has honorably served, in the U.S. Armed Forces from World War II to the present, to include the National Guard and Reserves.



Frequently Asked Questions


The frequently asked questions below may increase your understanding of AMVETS and our membership requirements. If you have an unanswered question, please call AMVETS at 877-726-8387.


What is an AMVET?

AMVETS stands for American Veterans. Our members are active duty and honorably discharged veterans from all branches of services. We are chartered by congress to assist veterans in all aspects of their lives from disability claims to finding jobs.


Do you have to serve in combat to be an AMVETS member?

You do not have to be a combat veteran to join. All active duty and honorably discharged military personnel are eligible to become AMVETS members.


Eligibility

To be eligible for membership in AMVETS, you must have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, including the National Guard and Reserves, any time 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.


What is a Member at Large (MAL)?

When you join online through our website, you are assigned to the state of your choice. You can be a MAL in your home state or the state you are stationed in. MALs have access to all AMVETS canteens and restaurants and can use all of our member discounts. Members at large do not have a vote in AMVETS elections. To be a voting member of AMVETS, you must join a Post.


How can I join and AMVETS Post?

You can request a transfer from MAL status to a post. By joining a post, you can actively help veterans through a variety of AMVETS programs. You can do a zip code search for AMVETS Near You at the top of our website. Email or call the post point of contact and let them know you are interested in joining their post and they will help you with the transfer.


How was AMVETS started?

When troops returned to America at the end of WWII, many used their newly earned GI bill benefit to complete a degree, a goal usually reserved for the wealthy. Veterans found they we comfortable with other veterans on campus and they formed veterans clubs. These clubs became active in shaping American policy and on July 23, 1947, President Harry Truman signed public law 216 which granted a Congressional Charter to AMVETS (American Veteran).


My Husband is in the military, can I join AMVETS?

Yes you can join the AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary. The Ladies Auxiliary works closely with AMVETS posts on programs to help veterans. Go to their website at www.amvetsaux.org to join. A link to the Ladies Auxiliary is also under the About AMVETS Family tab.


My Dad was a soldier can I join?

Yes you can join the Sons of AMVETS. Many posts have Sons of AMVETS working closely with the AMVETS members to help support returning veterans. Go to their website at www.sonsofamvets.org to join. You can also find the link under the About AMVETS Family tab.


How can I join the AMVETS Riders?

AMVETS has a strong contingent of veterans that enjoy motorcycles. Go to their website at www.amvetsridersnational.org to join. You can also find the link for the AMVETS Riders under the About AMVETS Family tab www.amvets.org .


I don’t have any military members in my family, how can I help veterans?

You can donate directly to AMVETS through our web site. Click the Donate link at the top of the page.


What is my next step?

Click the Join AMVETS link at the top of the page to join. We were wondering when we would see you again!