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

American GI Forum of Texas, Inc. Will Hold 77th Annual Conference in San Marcos, July 26-27 Lupe Rodriguez, selected as Conference Coordinator  The American GI Forum of Texas, Inc. The American GI Forum of Texas, Inc. (AGIFTX) Commanders Jesse Aguilera and Chairwoman...
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2025 July 4th Firecracker Golf Tournament Classic

Greetings to All Our Faithful Supporters: American GI Forum-San Marcos Chapter announces its 25th Annual "Firecracker Golf Tournament Classic" fundraiser set for Friday, July 4th at the Luling Golf Course in Luling, Texas commencing at 08:30 AM. Greetings to All Our...
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Beatrice Perez Chapter Continues Serving Nueces County

  One of the most active women's chapters in the AGIF Network, the Beatrice Perez Chapter, spearheaded by chapter event coordinators, Ms. Leslie Cristian and her mother, Patsy Vazquez Contes, has made significant contributions to the community over the years. Their...
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Houston Lucian Adams Chapter Remembers Memorial Day & Celebrates

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Rockport Chapter Memorial Day Ceremonies in Rockport

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2025 Spring Mid-Year Board of Directors Meeting

The American GI Forum of Texas, Inc.: AUSTIN, Texas – State Commander Jesse Aguilera has called for the Board of Directors regularly scheduled Mid-Year Conference on Saturday March 29, 2025, from 10:30 am to 4:00 pm in San Marcos, Texas. The San Marcos….

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Austin Chapters Awards Scholarship to Harmony Academy Graduate

American GI Forum of Texas, Inc.: Austin, Texas– The Austin Chapter and the Austin Women’s Chapter of the American GI Forum of Texas awarded Mr. Samuel Silva Perez a $1,000 Scholarship for his outstanding scholastic performance. He received $500 for the fall semester...
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