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National Commander’s Letter – May 2026

AMVETS FAMILY NATIONAL
HEADQUARTERS 265 NORTH AVENUE
WASHINGTON, PA 15301
Toll Free: (877) 726-8387
Phone: (301) 459-9600

Greetings fellow AMVETS,

As your National Commander, I want to thank the Veterans, Auxiliary, Sons, Riders, and Juniors who make up the AMVETS Family. Our strength has always come from working together as one team for the good of this organization and the Veterans we serve. As we look to the future, we must continue building trust, improving communication, and aligning our efforts at every level. When we operate as a united AMVETS Family, we strengthen our Posts, expand our programs, and ensure that our mission continues to benefit Veterans, their families, and our communities for generations to come.

This year, I encourage each of us to focus not only on moving AMVETS forward, but on co-elevating one another along the way. We go higher and further when we invest in each other, share opportunities, and build meaningful relationships across departments, posts, and programs. We should never eat alone—whether at a convention, meeting, community event, or local post function, we should use every opportunity to sit with someone new, strengthen bonds, and develop key relationships that make our organization stronger. Through mentorship, networking, and genuine fellowship, we can lift one another up and create a stronger, more connected AMVETS Family.

As AMVETS continues to evolve, we must always keep our traditions and mission at the front of our minds. For 80 years, we have done great things in service to American Veterans, and that legacy carries a responsibility. We must be mentors, leaders, and good stewards of the next generation of American Veterans who will carry this organization forward. At the same time, we must remain agile and adaptable to the future missions we face, whether that means addressing new challenges, embracing new ideas, or finding better ways to serve. By honoring our past while preparing for the future, AMVETS will remain a powerful voice for Veterans today, tomorrow, and for generations to come. Thank you for your service to our country and your continued dedication to AMVETS. Let us leave this convention committed to teamwork, relationship-building, mentorship, and mission-focused leadership.

Yours in Service,
Paul Shipley
AMVETS National Commander, 2025–2026
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Call for Applications – Department Financial Officer

Call for Applications
Department Financial Officer

All AMVETS Post Commanders,

The Department of Michigan AMVETS is seeking qualified candidates to serve as our next Department Financial Officer. This is a critical leadership position responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and transparency of our financial operations.

Our current Financial Officer is Pro Temp and has agreed to stay on until we find a replacement.

We are particularly interested in members who possess experience in the following areas:

  • Tax administration and compliance
  • Tax return preparation for nonprofit or similar organizations
  • Accounting, bookkeeping, and financial reporting
  • Business administration or related professional experience

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, dependable, and committed to upholding the financial standards of our organization in accordance with AMVETS bylaws and all applicable regulations.

If you are interested in being considered, or if you wish to nominate a qualified member, please submit a brief letter of interest and summary of relevant experience to me no later than 30 January 2026. mi.amvetscmdr2025@gmail.com

Thank you for your continued dedication to AMVETS and for helping us strengthen the Department through strong and experienced leadership.

Yours in service,
Nat Pulizzi
Department Commander, AMVETS

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MVAA Launches MiVeteran App

November 13, 2025
LANSING, Mich.
The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) created a mobile application designed for Veterans and transitioning Service Members to help with navigating their earned benefits and resources.

Apple Users
Android Users

The MiVeteran app provides quick access on mobile devices to support and services the MVAA offers, as well as showcases the opportunities Michigan has for Veterans and transitioning Service Members to work, raise a family, continue their education and retire.

“The launch of this mobile app represents a significant advancement in our ongoing commitment to serving Veterans,” said MVAA director Brian Love. “By putting essential benefits and resources right at their fingertips, we’re making it easier than ever to access the support they’ve earned – anytime, anywhere.”

MiVeteran offers a variety of resources and information including:

  • DD-214 requests
  • Find a Veteran Service Officer
  • State of Michigan Benefits
  • Employment
  • Education
  • Housing Assistance
  • Healthcare and Disability
  • Transitioning Service Members Benefits Guide
  • Michigan Veterans Homes
  • Michigan National Guard Family Program
(select “Benefits & Resources” from the top “hamburger” menu)

The MiVeteran app is available for free and can be downloaded on your mobile device in the App Store and Google Play Store.

Source – MVAA website:
https://www.michigan.gov/mvaa/news/2025/11/13/mvaa-launches-miveteran-app

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Take Action Alert

Urgent alert from:
Michael W. Roof, CVA
Director, Grand Traverse County Veterans’ Affairs

Urgent Concerns Over CVSF Grant Reductions and Elimination of Veteran Outreach Funding

As President of the Michigan Association of County Veteran Counselors (MACVC), I am writing to express our deep concern regarding the recent changes to the County Veteran Service Fund (CVSF) Grant, particularly the elimination of allowable expenditures related to veteran outreach.

For years, outreach programs have served as a vital connection between veterans and the essential services they have earned—ranging from healthcare and housing assistance to mental health support and benefits navigation. The recent decision by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) to restrict allowable expenses under the CVSF Grant to only salaries, onboarding, office rental, and IT/equipment undermines the very purpose of this funding.

This change, introduced quietly through boilerplate language in the FY26 budget, drastically reduces counties’ ability to reach veterans. In Grand Traverse County alone, the change represents a $62,000 cut. In Leelanau County, the impact is nearly $54,000. These cuts are even more severe in larger counties that rely on these funds for veteran-focused outreach, benefit fairs, advertising, and direct financial assistance.

To add further strain, earlier this year the MVAA “clawed back” nearly $3.8 million from counties under the pretense of a grant “recalculation.” This unexpected move forced counties to cancel critical contracts for outreach and support services, jeopardizing the stability of programs that veterans depend on.

We strongly urge immediate attention to the following:
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