Saturday, August 14, 2010
Veterans' Convention Held In Louisville
KENTUCKY...
Veterans issues were at the forefront of a national convention meeting in Louisville.
The American Veterans convention focused on such issues affecting veterans as health care, education, employment and homelessness. The 66th annual AMVETS convention was held at a downtown hotel. The event was co-sponsored by Humana Veterans healthcare services.
AMVETS is one of the largest congressionally-chartered veterans organizations in the U.S. Its membership includes veterans from each branch of the military, including the National Guard and reserves.