Welcome to AMVETS Department of Connecticut.  Thank you for visiting this site to see for yourself what makes AMVETS such a distinctive organization. Our mission of building for a better America is an undertaking to which all can contribute. I invite you to join us.

 AMVETS is a Veteran's Service Organization dedicated to serving our fellow veterans and our communities.  For more than 60 years, AMVETS has been a staunch advocate of providing America's veterans with the benefits and services they've earned through honorable military service.  Unlike other Veteran's Service Organizations who restrict membership based upon service dates or theaters of operation, membership to AMVETS is open to ALL HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS of any service branch including Reserve and Guard Units as well as those that are still serving.

 AMVETS Department of Connecticut also actively participates in programs to assist our current military members with Care Packages, as well as our newly launched Operation DVD.  In an effort to better understand and meet the needs of our younger veterans, AMVETS recently held a National Symposium to help identify new ways the veteran's benefits system can be modernized and enhanced.

Serving in the Community -  The AMVETS Department of Connecticut has a strong history of promoting patriotism through community service. AMVETS has formed several Military Funeral Honor Guards who perform final honors and you will see many of our Posts participate in area parades and events throughout the year honoring those that have served their country.   Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Dare Programs, Special Olympics, USO, School Projects, Ambulance funds, Homeless Veterans and Food Shelters are just a few of the projects that we have supported in the past.

Education - Within the past 4 years $25,000 was given to the children and grand children of veterans by the Ct AMVETS Service Foundation.  In addition, AMVETS "fun group"  - the SAD SACKS, provided additional scholarships for those furthering their education in the field of Nursing.

 In Our Schools -  AMVETS strives to promote Americanism and Patriotism in our youth with our school programs.  AMVET volunteers conduct school visits to teach children proper flag etiquette.  The AMVETS pull tab competitions actively involve school children in raising money through the recycling of aluminum tabs. This year these funds will be used for the sole purpose of providing Care Packages to our service members overseas. We involve school children in making cards, posters and writing letters for our veterans of all generations.  Through these programs the students become aware that even at their young age, their contributions will recognize, honor and comfort those that have served and continue to serve this great Nation. 

To Join - As a tribute to those that are now serving (including Guard and Reserves) AMVETS Department of Connecticut is currently running a program in which the Department of Connecticut Service Foundation will pay the annual membership dues as our way of saying "Thank You" for carrying on our proud tradition. For more information about joining AMVETS or for additional information please contact me at RBonneau@amvetsct.org    or by mail at: AMVETS, P.O. Box 671, Moosup, CT 06354, I look forward to hearing from you.