Partnership story

May 30, 2024

Leaving a Legacy: Marion E. Murrell spent 95 years as a Navy man and a family man, both of which made his impact endless

Born on August 24, 1928, in Champaign, IL, Marion E. Murrell was a Navy man through and through. He dedicated so much of his life to […]
April 1, 2024

Beyond the Army: Shaunda Jones spent her military career serving her country proud, and now she is entering the workforce

Asking for help is not a bad thing, and that is what United States Army Signal Corps (USASC) Staff Sergeant Shaunda Jones has come to realize. […]
February 29, 2024

Helping Each Other: While the AMVETS career center has helped retired First Lieutenant Kenneth Malker, he is also helping them with his voice

While innumerable military veterans are appreciated for their efforts during their active-duty days, not many people think about the struggles career-wise for veterans during their post-service […]
February 21, 2024

A Full Life: Emma has lived a very fulfilling life, and she keeps God at the center each and every day

Emma has lived quite a full life. After being born in Columbia in 1918, it did not take her long to start working. In fact, Emma […]
October 2, 2023

A New Commander in Town: The new AMVETS National Commander is more than qualified for his position, as he is a people-first, military-focused veteran

Philadelphia native and honorably discharged Marine veteran Bill Clark is the new National Commander of AMVETS. He is a true man of the people, running a […]
July 28, 2023

Difference Maker: Michael Emerson is a Marine Corps veteran with a huge heart and a soft spot for community

He started as a newspaper boy, at Burger King and KFC, and in tire sales at Montgomery Ward. But yet Michael Lee Emerson never felt as […]
May 18, 2023

Blazing The Trail: Sandra Durbin has stood up and made an impact for all aspiring military service members just like her

Sandra Durbin is a very accomplished military veteran. If you look at her post-military career alone, you will notice how she paved the way for many […]
December 12, 2022

‘TOGETHER WE CAN’: Commander Ross is spearheading many great efforts within the military community

There are few people who are truly as passionate as Army veteran and current AMVETS National District VI Commander Ross Smith. Smith spearheaded AMVETS ONE, which […]
November 11, 2022

A Look Into Veterans & Military Families Month

Letter from Don McLean, AMVETS National Commander Since the founding of our country, many millions of men and women have served in the United States military.    […]