AMVETS Department of D.C.


	Clockwise, from top left: Department Executive Director Johnnie Collins, Jr., (left) and Vincent Patton, Ed.D., Coast Guard Master Cheif (ret.), attend the 15th Annual Congressional Black Caucus Veterans Braintrust awards, where Patton was an honoree; Collins (left) with Alonzo A. Swann, Jr., winner of the U.S. Navy Cross (USS Intrepid, WWII) and Ed Brown, Ph.D., an employe of the VA Vets Center in Dallas, Tex., at the Congressional Black Caucus event; Collins (left) and Isiah Williams, owner and publisher of the Northeast Florida Advocate and the Jacksonville Advocate, at the Congressional Black Caucus banquet where Williams was honored.

		Far left: Department Commander William Allen speaks at the U.S. Department of Energy's Veterans Day Ceremony last November. Near left: Allen (left), with James Morrison, DC Post 109 vice commander; the Honorable Spencer Abraham, Secretary of Energy; Teresa Speaks, director of civil rights and diversity; and Alvan Majors, DC Post 109 commander, at the U.S. Department of Energy's Veterans Day event.

Top left: Collins and Rowland Christian, director of the Washington, D.C., regional office of the Department of Veterans Affairs, at the farewell dinner for Christian, held at the Market Inn restaurant in Washington, D.C. Christian's new position is as director of the VA regional office in New Orleans, La.

Bottom left: Collins (left) and D.C. Department Commander Allen (right), present Christian with a plaque of appreciation for his ongoing support at the farewell dinner held in his honor.

Above: Tommy Morse, VAVS representative for AMVETS Department of D.C. (right) and Paula Gorman, chief of Voluntary Services at the D.C. VA Medical Center, attend the Hospitalized Veterans Day Ceremony in February.



	Home	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 latest about this year's newsmakers and department happenings. Mr. John Fales, Jr, (aka Sgt Shaft) and his wife Hea at the White House Veterans Day 2011: Mr. John Fales, Jr, (aka Sgt Shaft) and his wife Hea (in the background) at the White House Veterans Day 2011. John is a member of AMVETS Department, Washington, DC. Recognition Service Award Presented to Mr. Johnnie Collins at DC VA Medical Center The DC VA Medical Center's staff and DC-AMVETS members presented Johnnie Collins the Recognition Service Award, during a ceremony, for his many years of devoted service and support to disable veterans. The ceremony was held September 1, 2010, at the VA Medical Center facility in Washington, DC. (See Photos: Press Play Button.) See 2012 - 9th Annual Award Banquet Photos See 2011 - 8th Annual Award Banquet Photos See 2010 - 7th Annual Award Banquet Photos
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Mr. John Fales, Jr, (aka Sgt Shaft) and his wife Hea at the White House Veterans Day 2011:

Recognition Service Award Presented to Mr. Johnnie Collins at DC VA Medical Center

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Mr. John Fales, Jr, (aka Sgt Shaft) and his wife Hea at the White
House Veterans Day 2011:

Recognition Service Award Presented to
Mr. Johnnie Collins at DC VA Medical Center