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AMVETS Department of Washington, D.C. is a viable and visible organization
in our national capital region. Department officers and members alike serve
on government advisory boards, contribute to D.C. VA Medical Center programs,
volunteer at through the Veterans Affairs Voluntary Service (VAVS) and conduct
regular meetings to advance the goals of the organization. Here, you'll read the
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Above left: At the 2003 state convention, Sanford M. Garfunkel (left), director of the VA Medical Center in Washington, D.C, presents an plaque of appreciation to D.C. Department Commander Bill Allen.
Above middle: Garfunkel accepts a donated television / DVD / VCR set from Pat Collins of D.C. Auxiliary 8, on behalf of members of her auxiliary for patients at the hospital.
Above right: Rowland Christian, director of the Department of VA's Washington D.C. Regional Office, speaks to members of the AMVETS Department of D.C. during the 2003 state convention, held at the D.C. VA Medical Center.

Above: D.C. Department Executive Director Johnnie Collins, Jr., addresses members during the opening remarks at the 2003 state convention, held at the D.C. VA Medical Center.

Above: D.C. Department Executive Director Johnnie Collins, Jr. (second from left), who recently was named to serve on the board of the Virginia State Department of Veteran’s Services, stands with Walt Phillips, of the state Department of Veteran’s Services, state Sen. Toddy Puller and Jerry Clark, team leader of the VA Outpatient Clinic in Alexandria, Va. The center helps veterans with readjustment counseling to include information on job benefits, health care, survivor’s benefits, mental health care and education. Photo by Steve Hunt/Mount Vernon Voice

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