Veterans

AARP Arizona encourages service members and veterans to take advantage of Be Connected, a statewide effort to help them access support programs and resources designed for Arizona’s more than 600,000 active-duty military personnel, veterans and their families.

Financial fraudsters are using fake charities and a bogus promise of free testing

More than 200 Michigan veterans and their family members took part in a telephone town hall hosted by AARP Michigan. Questions focused on everything from COVID-19 and stimulus checks to medical benefits and discharge documents.

Organizations bring families of those who died in military service

Mike D'Ostilio served in the United States Army for 25 years. In this video, he looks back on his career and shares some of his fondest memories. Additionally, he also discusses the hardest aspects about being in the military and sends a special message to those currently serving.

AARP Nevada, and the national AARP Office of Volunteer Engagement (OVE) is working with the Veterans Military and their Families (VMF) team to replicate its approach for outreach during this time of self-isolation to a specialized veterans audience.

Fraudsters are increasingly targeting Veterans and military families during May Military Appreciation Month. Fight back and learn more at AARP’s free Fraud Watch Network: aarp.org/fraudwatchnetwork

What are the best ways to reach U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) given office closings?

AARP will host a National Tele-Town Hall on Thursday, May 14, 1:00pm-2:30pm Eastern Time focusing on Veterans, Military Families and the Coronavirus. Call toll-free 855-274-9507 to hear special guests from the Veterans Affairs, Elizabeth Dole Foundation, local workforce and financial services sectors, discuss:

We proudly salute our veterans, military and their families (VMF) who are vital in our country’s identity, as well as our nearly 4 million AARP members who have served. Designated by Congress in 1999, May is Military Appreciation Month, let’s jointly pay tribute to our many heroes who have served and are currently serving in our Armed Forces.