AMVETS
Military abbreviation · Veteran
| Stands for | American Veterans |
|---|---|
| Categories | Military |
AMVETS stands for American Veterans, a veteran abbreviation.
Congressionally chartered veterans service organization founded in 1944 by World War II veterans and open to anyone who has served honorably, including current members. It runs service programs and advocacy.
Example: AMVETS collected donations of clothing for homeless veterans.
Usage notes
AMVETS was chartered by Congress in 1947. It operates thrift stores in some states and maintains a national service officer program for claims. The name is written in capitals. Its members include veterans of every era since World War II.
Related abbreviations
More veteran abbreviations
- BDD – Benefits Delivery at Discharge
- BRS – Blended Retirement System
- BVA – Board of Veterans' Appeals
- C&P – Compensation and pension examination
- CBOC – Community-based outpatient clinic
- CHAMPVA – Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans…
- COLA – Cost-of-living adjustment
- CRDP – Concurrent Retirement and Disability Pay
- CRSC – Combat-Related Special Compensation
- DAV – Disabled American Veterans
- DD-214 – Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty
- DD-215 – Correction to DD Form 214