IAM Local 2003 in Alabama had already taken action to make a donation and collect much-needed items for the home to assist the Veterans at CSM Bennie G. Adkins Veteran’s Home, then tragedy struck in the form of a fire. As a result, many Veterans had to be moved to a Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Read moreThe Dale K. Graham Veterans Foundation (DKGVF) in Norman, Okla. is one of the top-10Veteran Service Organizations, as ranked by the Veterans Administration (VA). Their annual Vietnam era veterans event was held two days before the federally recognized National Vietnam War Veterans day on March 29. The IAM Union sent volunteers and a donation to
Read moreFor the past two years, the IAM Veterans Services team has been traveling across the country, assisting and advocating on behalf of our veteran members. On Jan. 17, 2025, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) notified the IAM that the Veterans Services Program had reached their long and hard-fought goal. IAM is officially the
Read moreThe Continental Congress resolved on November 10th, 1775, that Major Samuel Nicholas form two battalions of marines which would be “distinguished by the names of the first and second battalions of American Marines”. Thus, the United States Marine Corps was born, initially called the Continental Marines. (Courtesy: DVIDs, Petty Officer 1st Class Nathan Laird) Legend
Read moreThe IAM Veteran Services Program recently reported how it has helped IAM members who are U.S. military veterans get the benefits they deserve. The IAM Veterans Services Program has now surpassed $1 million in back pay for our IAM military veterans since the inception of the program.
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