The American G.I. Forum is a Congressionally chartered veterans and civil rights organization established in 1949

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SPECIAL REPORT: TRIP TO IRAQ

By Past National Commander, Jake Alarid
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I have just returned from a trip to Iraq where I accompanied a group of veteran organization commanders from American Legion, VFW, AMVETS, MOAA and the trip coordinator from the Pentagon. I had the privilege of representing the American GI Forum of the U. S. at the request of the National Commander.

AGIF’s 61st Annual Conference

Omni Hotel
August 4-9, 2009
Corpus Christi, Texas

Honoring Pvt. Felix Longoria Jr., an American GI Forum Legacy.

The American GI Forum of the U.S. extends a cordial invitation to all members,
their families our sponsors and friends, throughout the 50 states, Puerto Rico and
Mexico to our 61st National Conference in Corpus Christi, Texas, the birthplace of
the American GI Forum.

This year’s invited speakers are: First Lady Michelle Obama, VA Secretary,
Retired Gen. Eric K. Shinseki, U.S. Senator John Cornyn, Texas Governor Rick

AGIF Resources

Links for Veterans

 
Below are web-sites that provide information on Veterans benefits and how to file/ask for them. Accordingly, there are many sites that explain how to obtain books, military/medical records, information and how to appeal a denied claim with the VA.

National Officers 2010-2011

National Commander
Albert Gonzales
950 Broadview Pl.
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
719-634-3901
algonza01@msn.com

National Chairwoman
Alicia Rodriguez
P.O. Box 567
Ulysses, KS 78413
620-353-3626
teacharod@hotmail.com

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