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| Abbreviation | AMVETS |
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| Established | December 10, 1944 |
| Type | Veterans' organization |
| Legal status | Federally chartered corporation |
| Headquarters | 3011 Hubbard Rd., Hyattsville, Maryland |
Region served | Worldwide |
Membership (2024) | 250,000 |
Executive Director | Joseph Chenelly |
National Commander | Horace Johnson (2024–2025) |
Main organ | National Convention |
Publication | The American Veteran |
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| Website | amvets |
Formerly called | American Veterans of World War II, Korea, and Vietnam |
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.
