Veterans

We’re proud to help those who defended America

They are often the forgotten people in war, but never in its remembrance – the wives and families of those fallen in military service.

As a veteran, you protected our country with your service. Now, let us help you protect yourself from scams that target veterans and your guaranteed benefits.

As Veterans Day approaches on Nov. 11, no doubt many Texans know well the sacrifices made in service of our nation.

AARP Mississippi is happy to announce our Scholar Athletes of the Week every Friday this fall. We partnered with Super Talk Mississippi to seek nominations for outstanding students who excel in sports and academics. The response was overwhelming!

Volunteers are needed to wrap Christmas gifts for military veterans at the Idaho State Veterans Home on Saturday, November 17th. Volunteers do not need to bring anything other than their enthusiasm. Gifts, wrapping materials, and refreshments will be provided.

AARP California is forming a Veterans Advisory Council to help us build a strategy for serving and working with veterans and organizations across the state. The Council will also review any veteran-related bills in the legislature and make recommendations to the state director on appropriate action. The ideal member will have experience in one or more of the following areas: general veterans’ issues, veterans with disabilities, self-employed veterans, veterans who are caregivers, young/student veterans, etc. This is a VOLUNTEER role. Please see the full description below. To apply or request additional information, please email us at cavolunteer@aarp.org.

The following is a guest blog from AARP Maryland's former state president and Vietnam veteran, Clarence "Tiger" Davis.

AARP Oklahoma is a proud supporter of the 2018 Tulsa Veterans Day parade on Nov. 12. This parade, which is celebrating its 100th Anniversary, is one of the largest Veterans Day parades in the country. Join AARP and 5,000 Oklahomans for the 100th celebration of the honor, service and sacrifice of our nation's veterans.