Veterans
New Photo ID Cards Will Help Veterans
The cards will make it easier for them to get discounts at stores and other businesses
In the Spotlight
Video: Yoga Warrior-Veteran Copes with PTSD
The Most Moving Thing You'll See All Week
Veterans treated to stirring rendition of 'God Bless America'
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AARP fights for our veterans. In recent years, AARP has joined with veteran service organizations to help block proposals to cut Social Security benefits and veterans’ pensions. And AARP continues to monitor U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs rule-making.
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AARP supports efforts to empower veterans in communities across the country. It’s one of the ways we make life better for veterans and their families.
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Deals and Discounts for Vets
View a list of discounts offered specifically for veterans at restaurants, hotels and more
AARP Veteran Membership
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Experience Corps
AARP Foundation Experience Corps is looking for adults 50 years and older interested in tutoring K-3 students who are struggling to read
AARP Veterans Videos See All Videos
The USS North Carolina served in World War II, earning 15 battle stars, but now serves a new purpose, as a museum ship in Wilmington, N.C.
Col. Frederick Lough's joined the US Army Medical Corps Reserves at 58 and was deployed twice to Afghanistan
In the first major engagement of the war, Col. Tony Nadal and his fellow 3rd Brigade, 1st Calvary Division launched the first heliborne assault of its kind against the North Vietnamese forces.
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Additional Resources
Connecting veterans with qualified responders with a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat or text
Helping military personnel and their families successfully transition back into civilian life
Proud to serve military veterans and their families in their pursuit of a world-class, hands-on filmmaking education
Uplifting military caregivers by strengthening the services through innovation, evidence-based research and collaboration
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