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What Happens When Veterans and Students Team Up for a Week? You're Invited to Find Out

AMVETS Post #12 Washington D.C. and UMGC unite for National Service Week, Nov. 1-7, mobilizing students and veterans in donation drives for MCCH and a Prince George’s County school, alongside financial literacy partner DeFi Tax.

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What Happens When Veterans and Students Team Up for a Week? You're Invited to Find Out

Vice-Commander Steve Homsi

2026-10-22

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From Remembrance to Action: Why We Must Never Forget Those Who Served

AMVETS Post #12 Washington D.C. turns remembrance into action through the Never Forgotten Fund, connecting veterans and military families with benefits guidance and support, culminating in the Oct. 24 Gala.

Commander Anthony (Tony) B. Goodesmith

2026-09-25

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Supporting Military Families Through Back-to-School Readiness Programs with AMVETS Post #12 Washington D.C.

AMVETS Post #12 Washington D.C. supports military families with back-to-school supply drives, UMGC scholarships, and community partnerships—helping students start the year prepared and connected.

Vice-Commander Steve Homsi

2026-08-31

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AMVETS Post #12 Washington D.C. Welcomes 102-Year-Old WWII Veteran Rev. Dr. Arlester Brown as Ambassador

Rev. Dr. Arlester Brown, a 102-year-old WWII D-Day veteran wounded by a German V-1 bomb in 1945 and decorated with the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, and France's Legion of Honour, joins AMVETS Post #12 Washington D.C. as ambassador.

Commander Anthony (Tony) B. Goodesmith

2026-08-21

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Veteran Health and Wellness: Why Community Support Matters More Than Ever

Filing a VA claim can feel overwhelming, but no veteran should have to navigate the journey alone.

Vice-Commander Steve Homsi

2026-07-06

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Why Community Partnerships Matter in Supporting America’s Veterans

When veterans leave military service, the transition to civilian life often involves challenges that cannot be solved by any single organization.

Commander Anthony (Tony) B. Goodesmith

2026-06-09

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Veteran's Voices

Listen to inspiring conversations with veterans, military families, community leaders, and advocates who are shaping stronger futures for those who served.

Veteran's Voices is the official podcast of AMVETS Post #12 Washington D.C., featuring real and inspiring conversations with veterans, military families, community leaders, advocates, partners, sponsors and changemakers to share their experiences, insights, and perspectives on service, leadership, wellness, education, financial empowerment, and life beyond the uniform. Its purpose is to inform, empower, and connect veterans and their families across the DMV region and throughout the United States.

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