FAQ

FAQ

The frequently asked questions blow may increase your understanding of AMVETS and our membership requirements.                            If you have an unanswered question, please call AMVETS Post 18 at 631-581-6913.

What is an AMVET?                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   AMVETS stands for AMERICAN VETERAINS. 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 member.

What are the membership dues?                                                                                                                                                                                              Annual dues are $37 a year, Life membership is Lifetime Membership

Options

Amount

Lifetime ages up to 55 years

$500.00

Lifetime ages 56-65

$400.00

Lifetime ages 66 and over

$300.00

, Active duty (FREE).

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 were comfortable with other veterans on campus and they formed veterans clubs. These club 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 ANVETS Ladies Auxiliary. The Ladies Auxiliary works closely with AMVETS post on programs to help veterans. Other program include Junior AMVETS, they organize youth programs, promote the Americanism Program, build Drill Teams and create Service Programs. Junior members are ages 5-17. http://www.amvetsaux.arg/

My Dad is a veteran. 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. Sons also help out with the Post in anyway, to insure the Posts healthy existence.

How can I join the AMVETS Riders?                                                                                                                                                             AMVETS Riders are a dedicated, patriotic group of veteran motorcycle riders who hold true to an unwavering respect for our Nation, our Flag, and our Military. Frist join AMVETS then contact the riders. http://www.amvetsridersnational.org

I don't have any military members in my family. How can I support veterans?                                                         You can donate directly to AMVETS through our website. And also check out up and coming events on our website and facebook and come out and support and enjoy the event.

What is my next step? Click on the button to join, it will take you to the area where to sign up to join us at AMVETS post 18. We can't wait to see you as one of our next new AMVETS Member. Join Post 18 is joining one of the best Post in Long Island, NY and the Nation. AMVETS is a family of Veterans and there Families.