Veterans' organization
A veterans' organization, also known as an , is an organization composed of persons who served in a country's armed forces, especially those who served in the armed forces during a period of war. The organization's concerns include benefits for spouses and children, veterans' claims, post-traumatic stress disorder issues, and other topics related to veterans and to their families.
In the United States, there are more than 7,000 U.S.-based nonprofit organizations assisting veterans and their families. VSO’s can be located on page 3 of .
In the United Kingdom and its former colonies, an is a voluntary association dedicated to the welfare of ex-service personnel. In addition to welfare services, they often participate in community projects and their 'local' or club is often a well-known meeting place or restaurant in a locality.
In France, the charter of the main governmental veterans' organization has been expanded to include victims of terrorist attacks, following the November 2015 [Paris attacks|2015 attacks].
Notable veterans' organization are The American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, Returned and [Services League of Australia|Returned & Services League of Australia], and the Memorable Order of Tin Hats.