Story and photos by Robert W. Mitchell | AFRH-W Volunteer Coordinator A group of U.S. Marine Corps veterans took part in community outreach event delivering smiles, camaraderie and donations to the residents at the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Washington, D.C. The visit was part of a veteran service day which included a volunteer piano […]
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2019 Combined Federal Campaign Fundraiser Underway “Show Some Love”
The National Association of American Veterans, Inc. (NAAV), motto “Caring About Those Who Served” will attend several Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) Kickoff Meetings held in September, October and November 2019 in the greater Washington Metropolitan Area. The CFC, the largest workplace charitable giving drive in the world, began on September 12, 2019 and runs through […]
First military sorority visits AFRH
Story and photos by Robert W. Mitchell | AFRH-W Volunteer Coordinator Decked out in their signature red sports jersey tee-shirts, the women of Sigma Phi Psi Sorority, Inc., the first military sorority, stopped by the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Washington, D.C. for a brief social visits with military veterans. “We enjoy giving back […]
31st Annual Congressional Black Caucus Veterans Braintrust Forum
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation will sponsor this year’s 2019 CBCF ALC Veterans Braintrust Forum on Friday, September 13, 2019 at the New Washington Convention Center at 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., room to be announced. The Forum will focus on “Women Veterans: Programs, Policies and Best Practices.” Hon. Sanford Bishop, Jr. (D-GA), Hon. Eddie […]
National Association of American Veterans, Inc. Presents Clothing Donations to the Armed Forces Retirement Home-Washington, DC
Sponsored by CHARLES TYRWHITT – Jermyn Street London The National Association of American Veterans, Inc. (NAAV) president, chief executive officer and veterans’ service officer Constance A. Burns received 4 large boxes of donated clothing from the Charles Tyrwhitt of Jermyn Street London Men’s Store located in Tyson’s Corner, Virginia on Wednesday, August 21, 2019. […]
Pentagon Struggles to Address Service Member Suicides
The Pentagon on Tuesday outlined its strategy to address the record-high veteran and military member suicide rates that both the Defense and Veterans Affairs departments have struggled to address, a crisis hampered by leadership turnover and poor management in both departments. The Pentagon’s evolving initiative involves gathering better, standardized data, which will be released in the department’s […]
Red Arrows Flyover & Outdoor Aircraft Display
July 2019 – News
NAAV Attends Seventh Annual Steam Fair and Reception The National Association of American Veterans, Inc. (NAAV) attended the Seventh Annual Steam Fair and Reception sponsored by the Women’s Congressional Policy Institute held on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 in cooperation with Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence and Congresswoman Debbie Lesko, Co-Chairs, Congressional Caucus for Women’s Issues and […]
Military fraternity appreciates vets with donation
Story and photos by Robert W. Mitchell | AFRH-W Volunteer Coordinator Volunteers from military fraternity Mu Beta Phi Incorporated stopped by the Armed Forces Retirement Home for a social visit with residents and to make a charitable donation. “We are here to show our support and appreciation to the veterans here,” said frat member […]
Girl Scouts brighten AFRH with cookies and smiles
Story and photos by Robert W. Mitchell | AFRH-W Volunteer Coordinator Armed with an assortment of America’s favorite and most popular sweet treats, a local Girl Scout stopped by the Armed Forces Retirement Home spreading smiles, cheer and happiness. Ten girls decked out in their colorful uniforms greeted AFRH residents as they walked […]