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Veterans
Our Mission
AARP understands the needs of our veterans and their families. From our advocacy efforts to our caregiving resources and other benefits, we address the unique challenges confronting the nation's heroes.
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Advocacy
AARP fights for our veterans. In recent years, AARP has joined with veteran service organizations to help block proposals to cut Social Security benefits and veterans’ pensions. And AARP continues to monitor U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs rule-making.
Community Efforts See All
AARP supports efforts to empower veterans in communities across the country. It’s one of the ways we make life better for veterans and their families.
Life After the Military
American Heroes
Caregiving
Say Thanks
Interview
Helping Veterans
Events & History
Health Resources
Discounts
Deals and Discounts for Vets
View a list of discounts offered specifically for veterans at restaurants, hotels and more
AARP Veteran Membership
Exclusive military offer! Save 20% on your membership
AARP Member Benefits
Take advantage of all the discounts and benefits offered to AARP members and their families
Veteran Benefits
Work and Money
Volunteer
Giving Back With AARP
Learn how you can get involved in your community and beyond
Create the Good
Get connected with volunteer opportunities to share your life experiences, skills and passions in your community
Experience Corps
AARP Foundation Experience Corps is looking for adults 50 years and older interested in tutoring K-3 students who are struggling to read
AARP Veterans Videos See All Videos
During the U.S.-led invasion of the Philippines in October 1944, a fleet of Japanese battleships attempted to run the 47-mile Surigao Strait. But U.S. 7th Fleet Support force and the USS Melvin with Phil Hollywood onboard were standing in the way.
Col. Frederick Lough's joined the US Army Medical Corps Reserves at 58 and was deployed twice to Afghanistan where he performed hundreds of surgeries in tents. He is now conveying the lessons he has learned to military medical students at the Uniformed Services University at Walter Reed Medical Center.
In the first major engagement of the war, Col. Tony Nadal and his fellow 3rd Brigade, 1st Calvary Division launched the first heliborne assault of its kind against the North Vietnamese forces.
Helpful Resources
Additional Resources
Connecting veterans with qualified responders with a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat or text
Helping successfully military personnel and their families transition back into civilian life
Proud to serve military veterans and their families in their pursuit of a world-class, hands-on filmmaking education
Uplifting military caregivers by strengthening the services through innovation, evidence-based research and collaboration
In My City
AARP In Your State
Visit the AARP state page for information about events, news and resources near you.