by Janette Waldron

Created on: November 17, 2010   Last Updated: November 18, 2010

Military veterans of the United States of America are true heroes and heroines in our eyes. They have made the supreme sacrifice of serving their country knowing full well that they faced possible death, horrific atrocities, mental and physical scars and so much more. Yet they did this to ensure our continual freedom and safety. They are served by a host of organizations such as government ones and assorted private groups. Below is a list of some of the organizations in the U.S and what they actually offer veterans.

U.S Department of Veterans Affairs Website:

The U.S Department of Veterans Affairs is a website which provides a host of information about VA programs, worldwide VA facilities, veterans benefits and so much more. One can even make good use of the VA medical automation software. This is easily accessible and searchable by keyword. Learn all about V.A benefits such as health care, home loans, job assistance, education support through the GI bill and more information than one could ever imagine.

House Committee on Veterans Affairs Website:

The House Committee on Veterans Affairs is dedicated to improving benefits and health care for veterans. This particular website allows you to interact with the Committee. There are a host of helpful links in the ‘Veterans Benefits’ section and you can learn all about the history, legislation and all news concerning Committee actions.

Veterans of Foreign Wars:

The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) has roots which lead right back to 1899 when veterans of the Spanish -American War in 1898 and the Philippine Insurrection in 1899-1902 founded local organizations. These organizations secured rights and benefits for the services of these veterans. Back then there was no veterans pensions and anyone who was ill, wounded or emotionally scared were left to take care of themselves. Fortunately some of the veterans banded together to change things and formed organizations which would later become known as the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States.

By 1936 there were approximately 200,000 members. The voice of the VFW was instrumental in establishing the Veterans Administration and a GI bill for the 20th century. It was also instrumental in the development of the national cemetery system and the intense fight for compensation for vets of Vietnam who were exposed to Agent Orange. They fought for veterans who were diagnosed with Gulf War Syndrome also. But they have done so much more, visit their website

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