AMVETS

The new AMVETS Family National Headquarters is glorious at night.

Memorial Day isn’t about cookouts or beach days. It’s about the Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice so the rest of us could live free. THIS 60-SECOND VIDEO REMINDS US WHAT THE DAY IS REALLY ABOUT. 🇺🇸

Forensic DNA experts say it should take the Pentagon years—not decades—to ID the remains of thousands of nameless service members in military cemeteries. armytimes.com/news/your-mili…

@AMVETSHQ on why H.R. 6047 would bring real relief to veteran families:

The Stay Quit Coach app can help you stay tobacco-free with a personalized quit plan and coping strategies for withdrawal. #VAMobile #StayQuit mobile.va.gov/app/stay-quit-…

THE MEN ARE THE MISSION! Mission: POW-MIA honors our unreturned Vietnam veterans as we "NEVER FORGET" their sacrifice, as our families continue to wait for their missing loved ones to come home. "NEVER LEAVE A FALLEN COMRADE BEHIND."

Grandpa teaching Elise about the POW/MIA table today at Mission BBQ.

DPAA personnel gathered at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific on May 14 for the interment of U.S. Army Pvt. Condia Lynch Jr., 80 years after he died as a POW during WWII. Lynch’s return reflects the nation’s enduring commitment to account for those still missing.

If you’re a Veteran and you’re finding it hard to stop drinking, VA has options to help. Treatment like therapy and medication can help you stop or reduce drinking, avoid triggers for relapse and build a recovery support system. Learn more: Mentalhealth.va.gov/substance-use/…

The Department of Veterans Affairs approved $596 million in VA infrastructure improvements in the second quarter of fiscal year 2026, part of a record $4.8 billion in non-recurring maintenance funds VA will deploy this year. The funds will be used by VA medical facilities for significant maintenance, replacements and upgrades needed to maintain and improve operational capability and healthcare delivery. news.va.gov/press-room/va-…

“Veterans who experienced multiple toxic exposures had 17% higher odds of suicidal thoughts and behaviors, compared with Veterans who did not report exposures.”

“On behalf of U.S. Africa Command, we extend our deepest condolences to the loved ones of 1st Lt. Key and to the entire 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command family.” - General Dagvin Anderson and Command Sergeant Major Garric Banfield europeafrica.army.mil/ArticleViewPre…

#NeverForget #NeverQuit #MothersDay #GoldStarMoms @robertpatrickt2 @newyorkmyke @RTWashDC @Roll2Remember @jchenelly @4WARDproject @ClausGunny To My Gold Star Moms, You Are Always in my Thoughts and Prayers, Thinking of You Especially Today, “Have a Blessed Mother's Day”!

Happy Mother’s Day!

Rochester’s Joe Chenelly spent years reporting from Iraq and Afghanistan as a war correspondent for the Marine Corps and independent news sources. He shared his thoughts on the recent coverage of Iran, including the challenges journalists face. whec.com/top-news/forme…

BLS unemployment data for April: 3.6% for all vets (3.9% in March), 4.0% for OIF/OEF era vets (4.5% in March), 4.3% for the nation (4.3% in March). Fourth straight month of declines for both veterans numbers.

GW must provide Congress with a detailed plan on how they will fix these issues with past and present student veterans enrolled in the accelerated MBA program. Student veterans have earned a stress-free environment while pursuing their higher education — not financial chaos.

Families like Beatriz's are why I'm in this fight. Together, we'll pass the Major Richard Star Act to ensure combat-disabled veterans receive their full benefits.

Opinion: A policy that causes surviving spouses to lose their benefits if they remarry suggests their sacrifice ends the moment they seek a new chapter in life. armytimes.com/opinion/2026/0…

🚨Announcement: Rally after the ride. The Rally to End Veterans Suicide. May 24. Washington, D.C. rollingtoremember.org/rally

The fight for the Major Richard Star Act is entering a critical phase in both the House and Senate. In the House, H. Res. 1247 has officially been filed in the Rules Committee by Rep. Mark Takano and Rep. Raul Ruiz. This resolution would force consideration of the Major Richard Star Act (H.R. 2102) and bypass continued delays despite overwhelming bipartisan support. Under House rules, the resolution will sit in committee for 7 legislative days before Members can begin signing the discharge petition — expected around May 18th. Once the petition reaches 218 signatures, it forces a full up-or-down vote in the House within 7 legislative days. If passed, the resolution also requires the House Clerk to transmit the bill to the Senate within 3 calendar days, preventing further procedural delays. Even more significant — the full legislative text of H. Res. 1247 has now been released. This updated version of the Major Richard Star Act would take effect the FIRST MONTH after being signed into law by the President. Momentum is already building. Three Representatives have publicly committed to signing the discharge petition on Day 1: • Rep. Joe Courtney • Rep. Hank Johnson • Rep. Grace Meng With 323 cosponsors already supporting the Major Richard Star Act in the House, there is absolutely no reason this petition should take more than a few days to reach 218 signatures. For Members of Congress who cosponsored this legislation: Now is the time for action. Cosponsorship statements are appreciated — but signing the discharge petition is action. Veterans are watching, and with midterm elections approaching, accountability matters. Meanwhile, momentum is rapidly increasing in the Senate as well. On April 15th, Senator Richard Blumenthal committed publicly that he would continue attaching the Major Richard Star Act to legislative vehicles until it passes and stated he would once again go to the Senate floor to seek unanimous consent for passage. This week, Senator Blumenthal directly questioned Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on whether the Department of Defense supported the Major Richard Star Act. Secretary Hegseth stated live before the Senate that he DOES support the legislation. Then yesterday, Senator Blumenthal held another press conference alongside the VFW and publicly declared: “I will move again for a vote on this critical legislation that removes the wounded veteran tax imposed on brave combat-injured veterans.” The time is NOW for veterans, military families, and the American public to contact their Senators and Representatives and urge them to support these efforts. The National Defense Committee and a large coalition of affected veterans are planning to return to Capitol Hill on May 20th to push Congress to finally move this legislation forward. This fight has gone on for far too many years. Major Richard Star — the combat wounded veteran this legislation was named after — sadly will never see its passage. He passed away on February 13, 2021 after dedicating years of his life fighting for this very cause. Veterans Appreciation Month must mean more than words. 218 signatures by Memorial Day. #MajorRichardStarAct #NoMoreDelays