A Special Salute to Our Veterans and Military Families
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While working with those who have worn our nation’s uniform, we’ve developed a deeper understanding of the unique challenges they face. In response, we’ve created free resources, tools and community programs to help them meet their challenges head-on. Get instant access to members-only products and hundreds of discounts, a free second membership, and a subscription to AARP the Magazine. For example, veterans and their families can struggle with understanding their health care options because of the complex structure of military medicine. Building on our expertise with Medicare, we’ve to help veterans and military families understand how can work together to meet their specific needs. Likewise, caregivers for veterans face many unique challenges. Working with the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, AARP created a free containing important, timely information that addresses the specific needs of military families. AARP Membership — $12 for your first year when you sign up for Automatic Renewal Get instant access to members-only products and hundreds of discounts, a free second membership, and a subscription to AARP the Magazine. . Many veterans are new to the civilian work world when they leave the service. So we’ve with a dedicated “Veterans Wanted” filter, which helps match veterans and military spouses with interested employers. Our website features additional free veteran-specific resources, too, like the and other tools aimed at showing . Flowers & Gifts 25% off sitewide and 30% off select items See more Flowers & Gifts offers > Criminals use fake veterans charities, service-benefits buyout schemes and bogus job scams to target past and present members of the armed services. Operation Protect Veterans — a joint program of the and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service—helps former service members and their families to protect against fraud. The AARP Fraud Watch Network also offers biweekly fraud alerts and a toll-free helpline (877-908-3360) through which veterans can report suspected scams. Some veterans might feel like they’ve lost a sense of purpose after leaving the military. Through our 53 state offices and nationwide network, AARP can help veterans and their families find the right opportunity to give back to their communities. This is a critical mission: Former service members volunteer with AARP on the state and community levels more than any other group. In addition, , a nonprofit group that flies veterans and their families to Washington, D.C., to tour the monuments and memorials dedicated to their service. The program tries hard to ensure that rural and terminally ill veterans can experience an Honor Flight. And while visiting landmarks such as Arlington National Cemetery, veterans and their guardians are transported in a wheelchair-accessible bus provided by AARP. AARP Membership — $12 for your first year when you sign up for Automatic Renewal Get instant access to members-only products and hundreds of discounts, a free second membership, and a subscription to AARP the Magazine. AARP Membership — $12 for your first year when you sign up for Automatic Renewal Get instant access to members-only products and hundreds of discounts, a free second membership, and a subscription to AARP the Magazine. AARP VALUE & MEMBER BENEFITS See more Health & Wellness offers > See more Flights & Vacation Packages offers > See more Finances offers > See more Health & Wellness offers > SAVE MONEY WITH THESE LIMITED-TIME OFFERS
A Special Salute To Our Veterans
Millions of AARP members have served our country We want to say thanks
Veterans of the Korean and Vietnam wars that traveled on the Land of Lincoln Honor Flight arrive at Ronald Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Va., on Oct. 29, 2019. Christopher Lee/The New York Times/Redux Jo Ann Jenkins Photo by Timothy Greenfield-Sanders This is a special time when we both salute our veterans and give thanks to all who’ve served and sacrificed. With more than 5 million of our nearly 38 million AARP members in the military or retired from service, we’re on a .While working with those who have worn our nation’s uniform, we’ve developed a deeper understanding of the unique challenges they face. In response, we’ve created free resources, tools and community programs to help them meet their challenges head-on. Get instant access to members-only products and hundreds of discounts, a free second membership, and a subscription to AARP the Magazine. For example, veterans and their families can struggle with understanding their health care options because of the complex structure of military medicine. Building on our expertise with Medicare, we’ve to help veterans and military families understand how can work together to meet their specific needs. Likewise, caregivers for veterans face many unique challenges. Working with the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, AARP created a free containing important, timely information that addresses the specific needs of military families. AARP Membership — $12 for your first year when you sign up for Automatic Renewal Get instant access to members-only products and hundreds of discounts, a free second membership, and a subscription to AARP the Magazine. . Many veterans are new to the civilian work world when they leave the service. So we’ve with a dedicated “Veterans Wanted” filter, which helps match veterans and military spouses with interested employers. Our website features additional free veteran-specific resources, too, like the and other tools aimed at showing . Flowers & Gifts 25% off sitewide and 30% off select items See more Flowers & Gifts offers > Criminals use fake veterans charities, service-benefits buyout schemes and bogus job scams to target past and present members of the armed services. Operation Protect Veterans — a joint program of the and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service—helps former service members and their families to protect against fraud. The AARP Fraud Watch Network also offers biweekly fraud alerts and a toll-free helpline (877-908-3360) through which veterans can report suspected scams. Some veterans might feel like they’ve lost a sense of purpose after leaving the military. Through our 53 state offices and nationwide network, AARP can help veterans and their families find the right opportunity to give back to their communities. This is a critical mission: Former service members volunteer with AARP on the state and community levels more than any other group. In addition, , a nonprofit group that flies veterans and their families to Washington, D.C., to tour the monuments and memorials dedicated to their service. The program tries hard to ensure that rural and terminally ill veterans can experience an Honor Flight. And while visiting landmarks such as Arlington National Cemetery, veterans and their guardians are transported in a wheelchair-accessible bus provided by AARP. AARP Membership — $12 for your first year when you sign up for Automatic Renewal Get instant access to members-only products and hundreds of discounts, a free second membership, and a subscription to AARP the Magazine. AARP Membership — $12 for your first year when you sign up for Automatic Renewal Get instant access to members-only products and hundreds of discounts, a free second membership, and a subscription to AARP the Magazine. AARP VALUE & MEMBER BENEFITS See more Health & Wellness offers > See more Flights & Vacation Packages offers > See more Finances offers > See more Health & Wellness offers > SAVE MONEY WITH THESE LIMITED-TIME OFFERS