Veterans Voices: Military Recognition Program

Have you or your friends, neighbors, or relatives in Carrollton served or are serving in the U.S. Armed Forces?

Help spread the word about the City's online military recognition program: Veterans Voices. This project was started by members of  VFW Post 8923  and the City of Carrollton Senior Center.

The goal is to collect and share memories and photos from those who have answered the call to serve our country.  Individuals must have lived or worked in Carrollton at some point in time in order to be included.

All local veterans and active duty military personnel are invited to participate. 

Submit a Veterans Voices Military Service Story

College Assistance for Veterans

The United States Department of Veterans Affairs has developed a comprehensive resource that provides Veterans with information about using the money awarded to them by the GI Bill to help pursue a university education.  It also contains a database that allows our servicemen and women to search for Online Colleges.  Click here to visit this site. Other resources include:

Continuing Education Resources for Veterans

Veteran Education and Accredited Online Colleges 

Living Assistance for Veterans

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has launched a new effort to assist people who served in the military that may be struggling after returning from service. Former Carrollton City Manager Leonard Martin said, “I am very pleased to see this effort by the federal government to assist our veterans who have never received the recognition or support they deserve for giving so much of their lives, themselves, and their families to serve our country. You may be a veteran who is struggling or may know someone who is. Please urge them to use the contact information below to get assistance.”

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) aims to end Veteran homelessness  and is providing at-risk and homeless Veterans with health care, housing, employment, education, and other job training resources. Trained responders are available to talk confidentially by phone or online chat at 877-4AID VET (877-424-3838) or www.VA.gov/homeless. 

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The Veterans Memorial of Denton County features three areas of reflection:

1. At the foot of a large granite monument, recognizing the branches of military service
   (This area is for public and private ceremonies)
2. Along the path made of "green brick" sit granite monuments covered by individual Memorial plaques recognizing a fallen loved one, or one that has served or is currently serving our country
3. A small area for reflection and a place for a memorial bench or statue

 Post 597 American Legion

Post Hours:
Monday: 4 - 10 pm
Tuesday: 4 - 10 pm
Wednesday: 4 pm - 12 am
Thursday: 4 am - 12 am
Friday: 4 pm - 12 am
Saturday: 4 pm- 12 am
Sunday: 12-10 pm

All Welcome:

• Legionnaires
• American Legion Auxiliary
• Sons of the American Legion (SAL)
• Veterans of Foreign Wars
• Military, Veterans, and Guests

Activities:

• Support Programs and Charity Events
• American Legion Riders
• Outing events
• Cookouts
• Hold 'em Tournaments

Ambiance: Casual, Family Friendly, Relaxed, Fun 

Features: Canteen/Bar, Food, Music, Darts, Billiards, Free Wifi

Members must sign-in themselves and their guests in the Sign-in Book for each visit.

• Post Meetings: 2nd Monday  of the month, 7 pm
• Auxiliary Meetings: 1st Monday  of the month, 7 pm
• SAL Meetings: 3rd Monday of the month,   7 pm
• VFW #8923 Meetings: 1st Tuesday of the month, 7 pm
• Legion Riders Meetings: 3rd Tuesday of the month, 7 pm

How to Join

Membership eligibility requirements in the American Legion is based on honorable federal active duty service with the U.S. Armed Forces during wartime between the following dates :

• April 6, 1917 to November 11, 1918 (World War I)
• December 7, 1941 to December 31, 1945 (World War II)
• December 17, 1941 to August 15, 1945 (Merchant Marine WWII)
• June 25, 1950 to January 31, 1955 (Korean War)
• February 28, 1961 to May 7, 1975 (Vietnam War)
• August 24, 1982 to July 31, 1990 (Lebanon/Grenada)
• December 20, 1989 to January 31, 1990 (Operation Just Cause-Panama)
• August 2, 1990 to Today (Persian Gulf War Era and beyond: Somalia, Bosnia, Kosovo, Afghanistan, Iraq)

Membership applications are available online at legion.org or at Post 597.

The Kelsie C. Edington Memorial VFW Post 8923 is located at 1024 Elm Street,  home of the American Legion in Downtown Carrollton.

The Post is seeking new Veterans of Foreign Wars members to come and join (eligibility must be met). The Post meets the first Tuesday of the month, at 7 pm. Bring a copy of your DD214 (for verification only) to the meeting.