House Veterans' Affairs Committee Member Vic Snyder of Arkansas (center) makes a point, while Rep. Silvestre Reyes of Texas, left, and Chairman Bob Stump of Arizona listen.

Reps. Shelley Berkeley of Nevada, Ronnie Shows of Mississippi, and Vic Snyder of Arkansas listen to the legislative presentations.

Rep. Corrine Brown of Florida thanks one of the panels for their efforts on behalf of veterans.

The legislative presentation of the Non Commissioned Officers Association was made by President/CEO Roger W. Putnam (center), who was introduced by Congressman Mike Bilirakis of Florida (to Putnam's right).   Also pictured are, from left, M. Wayne Smith, Executive Vice President; Dick Johnson, Executive Director of Government Affairs; and Larry Rhea, Deputy Director of Government Affairs

Homer Townsend (second from left), National President of Paralyzed Veterans of America, presents PVA's legislative priorities.  Other PVA panel members are, from left, Richard Fuller, National Legislative Director; Gordon Mansfield, Executive Director; and, Douglas Vollmer, Associate Executive Director/Government Relations.

National Commander Michael Berman of Jewish War Veterans addresses the Committee.  Flanking him are Harvey Friedman, left, President of the JWV National Museum; and right, Mark Greenberg, President of JWV Descendants.

Blinded Veterans Association National Vice President Robert Smith, left, and Executive Director Thomas Miller, right, listen as National President Elizabeth Carr presents BVA's legislative agenda.