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DAV for Rock Springs Wyoming (Sweetwater County WY) #12. Disabled American Veterans Rock Springs Chapter #12. Rock Springs #12 DAV meetings held: 4th Thursday of each month 1:00 PM Sweetwater County #12 DAV Meeting Location: 538 Pilot Butte Ave Rock Springs, WY 82901 Phone: (307) 382-8537

Veterans for Diversity was originally Vets Do Ask Do Tell, formed in 2008 to support LGBT veterans. The name was change at the end of DADT to be more inclusive. Our focus has changed to emotional healing and veteran educational assistance. Moving forward we are reaching out to these veterans through programs that educate the public such as our Diversity Seminars and Guest Speakers, healing retreats and a scholarship fund to suppliment our veterans education. We have expanded our board of directors and staff to support these programs. Be part of this movement by volunteering, becoming a member or donating to our programs. Let's show our veterans we care. All members and staff are volunteers, and there are no paid positions, all funds are in support of our veterans. Comments on the Military and Business Ownership I am one of the founders of the organization. Myself and two other founders saw a need in helping LGBT veterans get over the stigma of Don't Ask Don't Tell and the fears of the VA carrying forward the policy. Since 2008 we have grown from a website providing information to a national organization helping veterans with services provided by the VA.

Purple Heart Service Foundation's mission: to raise funds for service, welfare, and rehabilitation work in connection with the members of the Military Order of the Purple Heart of the U.S.A. (a congressionally chartered veterans organization), those who are eligible for membership therein, or any wounded, disabled and/or handicapped veteran, his widow, orphan or survivors, For the support and maintenance of liaison services in any or all offices of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, soldier's homes.

DAV for Vernal Utah (Unitah County UT). Disabled American Veterans Hoyle Chew Chapter #10. Hoyle Chew Chapter #10 DAV meetings held: 4th Thursday of each month 7:00 PM Vernal, Utah Chapter #10 DAV Meeting Location: Meetings rotate Phone: (435) 828-5659

Hero Labradors' mission is to breed and select Labrador Retrievers of the highest quality, possessing the aptitude for service dog training, and to provide these dogs at no cost to service dog training programs across the United States. Selected programs agree to train and provide these dogs at no cost to disabled American Veterans, the Military Community, and First Responders and their families.

Paralyzed Veterans of America, Texas Chapter is a Veterans Service Organization dedicated to serving paralyzed veterans who have suffered a spinal cord injury or disease.

The Fraternal Order of Veterans is a fraternity of honorable service men and women (and spouse) formed by a brotherhood and sisterhood, common goals and aspirations, whom have made a commitment to each other for life. These members have formed an Order to share their loyalty, knowledge, friendship and knowledge. Comments on the Military and Business Ownership It has given me the leadership and resources that I need to further advance our organization and its people.

Established July 4th, 2016, The War Vets Motorcycle Club (WVMC) in Myrtle Beach, SC was formed by its original 8 members (First Squad) who came together after having worked as part of another national Veterans Organization. Their drive and determination to create a motorcycle Brotherhood is unsurpassed by other Veterans groups by its rigorous screening process for perspective members and their dedication to their cause of serving their combat brothers from across all services and conflicts in our nations history.

Local County Veteran Affairs office offering FREE Claims compensation assistance, Appeals and survivors pension assistance. Comments on the Military and Business Ownership My experiences during my retirement process demonstrated the difficulties faced by transitioning Veterans and our office assists Veterans and their families in applying for benefits because of service related injuries.

Operation Charlie Mike is a 501(c)3 non-profit that assists all generations of veterans who are struggling with the invisible wounds of war. "Charlie Mike" is the military phonetic for "continue mission." After military service many veterans deal with suicidal ideology, homelessness, substance abuse issues and employment issues. Our goal is to help Veterans help themselves by assisting them in finding the resources to reengage in their lives and the lives of their families. We do not provide a hand out, but a hand up. Operation Charlie Mike empowers veterans to find and maintain housing, employment and help to obtain the educational and health care benefits they have earned. Comments on the Military and Business Ownership As founder of Operation Charlie Mike, I am a wounded, disabled veteran myself. I served two tours in Iraq as an infantry team leader and was wounded during combat action. I have experienced and have overcome many of the issues many veterans are suffering from today. My only goal through Operation Charlie Mike is to empower other veterans to live a life of dignity after military service.

DAV Oklahoma's Mission: Since its founding more than 90 years ago, the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) has been dedicated to a single purpose, building better lives for America’s disabled veterans and their families. Fidelity to that mission has required DAV to respond creatively and flexibly to changing and sometimes unpredictable challenges faced by its constituency. Whether disabled veterans have needed a voice on Capitol Hill, a nationwide service program, a transportation network or unique rehabilitation opportunities, DAV has focused its attention and resources to meet those needs. Services to Veterans and Their Families: Founded in 1920, the DAV is totally funded by dues and contributions, receiving no federal funding. With National Headquarters offices in Cincinnati and Legislative Headquarters in Washington D.C. and the Department of Oklahoma’s Headquarters in Oklahoma City, the DAV focuses strictly on serving veterans and their families. A nonpolitical organization, it has no political action committees (PACS) and endorses no political candidates. DAV Oklahoma 2311 N. Central Ave. Suite 1000B Oklahoma City, OK 73105 Phone: (405) 521-0758 Chapter Officers/Meetings OK DAV LIST OF CHAPTERS BY CITY McIntosh County Ch 3 Commander Andrew Wallace Adjutant Jimmy Garrison DAV Building Onapa, OK 918-689-7378 1st Thursday 6:00 p.m. Redlands Ch 4 Commander Lonnie Jackson Adjutant Billy Elkins VFW Post 382 1515 S Rock Island El Reno, OK 1st Tuesday 7:00 p.m.

DAV for Devils Lake North Dakota (Ramsey County ND) Regan McLean #5. Disabled American Veterans Devils Lake Chapter #5. Devils Lake Chapter #5 DAV meetings held: 2nd Tuesday of each month 7:00 PM Ramsey County #5 DAV Meeting Location: 425 S College Dr Ste 17 Devils Lake, ND 58301 Phone: (701) 662-8231

Twin Tiers Honor Flight takes WWII, Korean War, Vietnam War, and terminally ill veterans of all conflicts to Washington, DC - at no charge to the veterans - to visit their war memorials and Arlington National Cemetery. Comments on the Military and Business Ownership Our hub was founded, in part, by an Air Force Veteran named Timothy Sullivan, whose planning and fiscal advice served the hub until his passing. We now have a veterans advisory board, led by Korean War veteran Leo Gonzalez, whose connections to our local community provide many ways in which our hub can better serve the veterans of our area. We would like to have more veterans working with us to transport retired veterans to DC.

Talk To A Veteran is different from any other veteran's charity organization. First, it is "veterans helping veterans" giving advice and tips to recently returned young veterans who are re-entering civilian life. The value of learning from another veteran on what problems to expect upon being discharged and how to handle them is invaluable. Second, funds raised are used to directly pay utility bills, rent, etc. to transition veterans into civilian life to reduce the financial stress on top of all the other stress which they already are experiencing. Comments on the Military and Business Ownership The military experience of mission critical behavior gives focus and direction to a civilian business activity.

DAV for Bayard Nebraska (Morrill County NE). Disabled American Veterans Bayard Chapter #33. Bayard Chapter #33 DAV meetings held: 1st Tuesday of each month 7:00 PM Morrill County Chapter #33 DAV Meeting Location: 511 Main Sr Citizens Bldg Bayard, NE 69334 Phone: (308) 262-0787

DAV for Anaconda Montana (Deer Lodge County MT) Anaconda Memorial #13. Disabled American Veterans Anaconda Chapter #13. Anaconda Memorial #13 DAV meetings held: 2nd Wednesday of each month 7:00 PM Deer Lodge County #13 DAV Meeting Location: 421 East Park Ave Anaconda, MT 59711 Phone: (406) 563-3101

DAV for Amory Mississippi (Monroe County MS). Disabled American Veterans Chapter #61. Amory MS #61 DAV meetings held: 1st Thursday of each month 7:00 PM Monroe County Chapter #61 DAV Meeting Location: Veterans Hut Legion Dr Amory, MS 38821 Phone: (662) 651-4798

VETSHired, Inc. connects veterans with companies and schools to get them into the work force. We specialize in matching veterans with target positions throughout the nation with our Partners. For veterans that do not have the necessary job skills, we connect them with VA approved schools to give them the necessary training to proceed onward to a rewarding career. VETSHired conducts Job Fair events to connect the veteran to a potential company and/or school. To attend a Job Fair in your area, contact us through our online form. You can register as Corporate Partner, Educational Partner or Veteran. Veteran attendance is always free. Comments on the Military and Business Ownership The military taught me leadership and how be self sufficient while still supporting a team atmosphere. I learned how to forecast challenges and implement a course of action to overcome those challenges just like you experience in owning a business.

Come All Who are Thirsty Veteran connections - open to all Veterans and their families. First responders & anyone who has an interest are also welcome. Our vision is to connect every Veteran with other Veterans and a support team in order to combat isolation, depression & suicide. Identify agencies that support and empower Veterans. Comments on the Military and Business Ownership We are Veterans wanting to support other Veterans, especially those in recovery from PTSD and TBI.

DAV for Sanford, Maine (York County ME). Disabled American Veterans Sanford Chapter Thomas W Bazemore #19. DAV York County Chapter #19 meetings held: 4TH Tuesday of each month 7:00 PM Contact the York County DAV Thomas W Bazemore Chapter #19 at: (207) 676-2552 for more information.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post (VFW) location for New Orleans, Louisiana (Orleans Parrish, LA) VFW Post 8973 Alfred E. Flynn. Comments on the Military and Business Ownership Our VFW supports New Orleans Veterans of all branches. We are a post that uses our military and civilian skillsets to benefit our members, their families, and our community. We have the knowledge and the know-how to accomplish goals and take care of our Veterans.

Veterans Coalition of Logan County is an organization focused on bringing the community and Veterans together for the benefit of helping all Veterans and their families.

DAV for Beaver Dam Kentucky (Ohio County KY). Disabled American Veterans Chapter #11. Beaver Dam Chapter #11 DAV meetings held: 2nd Tuesday of each month 6:30 PM Ohio County Chapter #11 DAV Meeting Location 309 W 2nd St(City Hall) Beaver Dam, KY 42320 Phone: (270) 274-3584

Veterans R&R works to engage Veterans and Active Duty Military in an active community where trust and relationships are built, and to be a bridge that helps connect those we serve with other great organizations. Veterans R&R's Outdoors Program is designed to provide veterans with an exhilarating, challenging and rewarding outdoors experience while connecting them to other veterans, active duty service members, military families, as well as professionals in the civilian sector.

The American Legion is the largest patriotic, Veteran organization in the U.S. with overseas units world-wide. We are a veteran's run organization that has been in Antioch, IL since 1926. Antioch American Legion - Antioch Illinois Post 748 is a small post, but has many opportunities for members. We are able to help veterans and active service members obtain their benefits, find support of any type, and conduct community service.

The Peoria Iron Sights, a 501(c)(3), has been organized to operate exclusively for charitable and educational purposes, for US Military Veterans. The Program’s mission is to organize and administer an ice hockey program that provides a recreational, therapeutic, and educational experience.

The mission of American Veterans Helping Veterans is based on inherent human conditions. People need to have a sense of self worth in order to lead happy and productive lives. American Veterans Helping Veterans understands that Veterans often have difficulties re-establishing themselves in society due to injuries such as TBI. This leads to unemployment and emotional distress. AVHV believes that by helping the Veteran improve their financial and medical hardships, positive steps can be taken towards their return to rich and fulfilling lives. It’s the least we can do after the sacrifices the Veteran’s and their families have made towards the preservation of our freedom.

DAV for Bonners Ferry Idaho Chapter #28 (Boundary County ID). Disabled American Veterans Bonners Ferry Chapter #28. Bonners Ferry Chapter #28 DAV meetings held: 3rd Thursday of each month 12:00 Noon Boundary County #28 DAV Meeting Location: S Main St VFW Bonners Ferry, ID 83805 Phone: (208) 267-3510

At Grant Career & Technical Education Center (GCTE), high school students and adults can learn the skills that are essential to today's demands in our workplace. GCTE prepares and supports students and adults in the use of demanding career-related technical and academic knowledge and skills needed for success in high school, college, and in highly-skilled careers. Comments on the Military and Business Ownership I am trying to schedule a meeting now to receive help from your services

Heroes And Angels Inc. puts thank you cards into the hands of our Military, Fireman, Law Enforcement personnel and the Family Members that support them during their service. We provide Vets with PTSD, an alternative methods of healing. With donations we help these Heroes And Angels and their families with coaching through the VA system requirements. We also provide coaching for successful business start-ups and the tax advantages associated with business. We provide Life Skills training for the Heroes and their families. Comments on the Military and Business Ownership The USAF taught me Positive Leadership & Management skills. How to problem solve with facts. That if I take care of my people they will take care of me. To focus on helping other people succeed by sharing all I know with them. That Givers are more successful than takers. I am who I am because of my 24 year military experience. Thank You and God Bless those who have, are and will give to this great nation.

Support organization for all area sea service military units (Navy, Marines, Coast Guard, Merchant Marine) as well as related youth programs (US Naval Sea Cadets, Young Marines, NJROTC, MCJROTC). Members include former military from all branches, as well as many who never served. Comments on the Military and Business Ownership It is an honor and privilege to be able to help our current military and the youth who will be our military and civilian leaders of tomorrow.

Non-Profit Veterans Service Organization Military Order of the Purple Heart Volusia County Chapter 316 is a 501 (c) Veteran Service Organization located in Daytona Beach, Volusia County. We are an all volunteer organization comprised of over 100 active members to include Life Members who are recipients of the Purple Heart and Associate Members who are direct relatives of Life Members. Nationwide MOPH has 46,000 Members and 478 Chapters. Our mission is to foster an environment of goodwill and camaraderie among Combat Wounded Veterans, promote patriotism, support necessary legislative initiatives, and most importantly, provide service to all Veterans and their families in East Central Florida. Please come out and join us at our monthly Chapter meetings that are all about learning, camaraderie, and the business of helping Veterans and their families within our community.

Vietnam Veterans of America Daytona Beach Chapter 1048 is a 501 c 19 Veteran Service Organization, currently with 300+ members serving Volusia County, Florida.

The VetAways Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation designed to award unique, all-inclusive, vacation experiences to deserving members of the U.S. military who have fought, served, and sacrificed for the American people. VetAways will present these vacation packages to the veterans of our armed forces who have been nominated by their peers, family, colleagues, and community via a proprietary automated online voting program. Additionally, the foundation seeks to provide counseling assistance services to veterans of our armed forces suffering from depression and PTSD. VetAways will assist the veteran in connecting veterans to counseling programs and centers depending on their specific needs. Lastly, the VetAways Foundation, Inc. shall provide employment opportunities for veterans through our Vets for Hire Program as well the foundation itself. An online marketplace and raffle shall also be integrated into our website to assist in the sales of a variety of products made by veterans or donated by individuals and/or corporate sponsors. These services shall be implemented as a creative way to repay our honorable veterans for the sacrifices that they have made for our country.

American Legion - Post 101 Somers Connecticut (Tolland County CT). Buck-Dubiel Post #101 Located at 249 Ninth District Road.

Since our charter in 2002, our American Legion Post has been welcoming VETERANS from all branches of our Armed Forces. Today, we continue to welcome all military personnel serving our country. Joining our Post enables you to continue serving your God, Country and Community. Our mission is to implement the goals, aspirations, dreams, peace and blessings for our country, friends, and families.

We provide services at location accessible through public transportation and in cooperation with local partners that reach into the communities in which the Veterans, military members and associated families live. One such initiative out of several, is our Armed Forces Community Coffeehouses where we are able to reach all eras of Veterans to provided requested and much needed information. Comments on the Military and Business Ownership As a result my first assignment as an MP I was to be deployed to the ROK as a component of the peace keeping force at Camp Casey. After becoming familiar with the "on post" duties I was promoted to work in the village of Dongducheon with the local officials. It was during the performance of these duties that I realized, much later in life, that it was the situational need to be able to negotiate, to respond versus react to horrendous events have played a key role in my life skills.

American Legion Post 54 is the only Veteran Organization in Gunnison, Colorado.

The Retired Enlisted Association (TREA) is a premier source of grassroots lobbying, legislative and health care information for active duty military and retired enlisted personnel.

Team AMVETS™ Department of California Service Foundation is a California nonprofit corporation and tax-exempt within the meaning of Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(19). The Foundation is the fundraising arm of AMVETS Department of California. A major source of Foundation revenues comes from the sale of donated goods at the Team AMVETS™ Thrift Stores. The Foundation provides funding for numerous Team AMVETS™ Department programs that directly benefit Veterans and their families throughout the State of California. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has accredited Team AMVETS™ Service Officers to represent Veterans and their dependents in processing their claims for benefits before the VA. AMVETS Service Officers are located in VA Hospitals, VA Regional Centers and other VA facilities in California and Nevada. For decades our Team AMVETS™ Service Officers have earned a well-deserved reputation in the Veteran community by assisting deserving California Veterans and their families. AMVETS Service Officers are "Committed to Serve... Those Who Served ®". In 2013, AMVETS Service Officers recovered nearly $60,000,000 in benefits for Veterans with service-related disabilities. Team AMVETS™ of California is dedicated to serving the needs of our "Heroes" and their families for many decades to come. These brave men and women who have answered the call of this great nation deserve "NOTHING LESS!" Comments on the Military and Business Ownership Many employees and members of our Board of Directors have prior military service. It has provided great capacity to provide services to Veterans based on experience, empathy and compassion for their needs.

Non-profit, 501(c)3 organization focusing on veterans and their families engaging in comic book arts. The mission of our organization is to capture the joy of reading through the creation of comic books, to use art as an outlet of creative expression for mental health and to introduce successful art leaders to veterans and their families for inspiration and professional development. Comments on the Military and Business Ownership My experience as a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and a local comic con has inspired me to merge the two interests. I developed a non-profit organization focusing on veterans in comic arts. I hired a veteran, who earned a Purple Heart, to teach comic drawing and publication to veterans and the community. My family is a military family with my father, who served in the army, my uncle, a Marine, who fought in the Vietnam War and his son, who followed in his footsteps as a Marine.

Veteran organization serving the community and helping veterans.

DAV for Batesville Arkansas (Independence County AR). Disabled American Veterans Bruce Kimbrough Chapter #32. Batesville Chapter #32 DAV meetings held: 4th Monday of each month 7:00 PM Independence County Chapter #32 DAV Meeting Location: 80 Cave Creek Rd Batesville, AR 72501 Phone: (870) 307-0770 Independence County DAV Mailing Address: 90 Jamestown Rd Desha, AR 72527

The purpose and objective of Military Women Across the Nation is to encourage patriotism, loyalty, and devotion to God, country and family; for each member to help one another and her community, state, and nation; and for each member to be of actual assistance; and to keep up each others morale. We now include all women veterans who have served or are serving honorably in all military branches. Comments on the Military and Business Ownership Provide opportunities for women in tomorrow's armed forces through networking, socialization, and service with and for other female veterans.

Wings For Warriors Foundation is a nationally recognized, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in support of veterans, first responders, and their families. Wings For Warriors Foundation supports the holistic needs of veterans, first responders, and their families with transformational growth, well-being, and spiritual fitness. We FIND, FUND, & FUEL 4 outstanding organizations within a 2 year period that are proudly serving our military, first responders, and their families with incredible services and programs that are making a lasting impact. They do all of this while reflecting the mission of Wings For Warriors Foundation. These unique partnerships will collaboratively protect and serve our uniformed patriots that selflessly do so for us. Help us serve them! Comments on the Military and Business Ownership Being a Navy Corpsman for 8 yrs provided me not only medical skills & abilities, but insight on what it's like to be a combat wounded veteran returning home & how to help others in need. I lost the lower 1/2 of my left leg, reconstructive surgeries to my left hand, & countless operations to save my right leg. With that said, I understand and know firsthand what these wounded warriors are facing on a daily/weekly/monthly basis. "These wounded warriors fought for us, it's time we fight for them.

DAV Chapter for Eufaula Alabama (Barbour County AL). Disabled American Veterans Barbour County Chapter #40. Barbour County Chapter #40 DAV meetings held: 3rd Friday of each month 2:00 PM DAV Chapter #40 Barbour County Meeting Location: 1684 North Eufaula Ave Eufaula, AL 36027 Phone: (229) 679-5021