WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that the application process for the national Veterans Identification Card (VIC) is now available for Veterans — yet another action honoring their service.

This has been mandated through legislation since 2015 to honor Veterans, and today’s rollout of the ID card fulfills that overdue promise.

Only those Veterans with honorable service will be able to apply for the ID card, which will provide proof of military service, …

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American GI Forum of Texas, Inc. Will Hold 77th Annual Conference in San Marcos, July 26-27

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2025 July 4th Firecracker Golf Tournament Classic

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2025 Spring Mid-Year Board of Directors Meeting

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