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AMVETS Riders

 

Our Mission
To enhance and safeguard the entitlements for all American Veterans who have served honorably and to improve the quality of life for them, their families, and the communities where they live through leadership, advocacy and services.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thank You! ISSUE 1 Passed!
To provide compensation to Ohio veterans of the Persian Gulf, Afghanistan, and Iraq conflicts

 

Department Commander
 
Merle Pratt
Merle J. Pratt was born February 15, 1948, and grew up in Lima, Ohio.  He graduated from Lima Senior High School and enlisted in the U.S. Naval Reserve and served Active Duty in the Navy from October 1968 to March 1973.    Reenlisted in the Naval Reserve in March 1973 and retired as a Chief Petty Officer in January 1994 he also was employed at the Lima Engine Plant from March 1973 to July 1981.  Graduated from the University of Northwestern Ohio in June 1982 with Associate Degrees in Business Administration and Marketing.  Accepted a position with the Secretary of State in January 1983 and moved to Columbus.  Accepted a position with the Ohio Attorney General in July 1983 and employed there until my retirement in January 2009.  Last position was the Director of Constituent Services and Veterans Liaison.  Graduated from Mount Vernon Nazarene University in September 1997 with a Bachelors of Business Administration Degree. (MORE...)
 

 

AMVETS Department of Ohio
1395 E. Dublin Granville #222
Columbus, OH  43229
614-431-6990

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Learn about the NEW Yellow Ribbon program of the Educational Benefit of the 9/11 - G.I. Bill.
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2009 Conference Photos
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Ohio Job & Families
Veterans Services
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Help us provide safe entertainment for our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan

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Updated - January - February 2010
VA Extends Benefits to More Vets
Employer of the Year
Life Member Change
2010 Mid-Winter Conference
And MUCH MORE!
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Gov. Strickland attends the Ohio AMVETS Convention L-R Auxiliary Pres. Sharon Meyer, Gov. Ted Strickland, Commander Rick Piscione.
 


Join AMVETS
To be eligible you must have served anytime after Sept. 15, 1940. Additionally, unless still serving, your discharge must have been under honorable conditions.
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