About
The Veterans & Patriots Network
American Veterans Service Organizations & Patriotic Societies
Our Mission
American Veterans Service Organizations & Patriotic Societies (AVSOPS) is a comprehensive directory
of American Veterans Service Organizations and Patriotic Societies uniquely categorized by war period.
We honor our nation's heroes and the lifetime of service embodied by Mary and Ed Arnold, Sr. Our directory serves to connect veterans with service organizations across different military conflict eras.
In Memoriam
AVSOPS was established to honor the legacy of two remarkable individuals who dedicated their lives to serving our nation and its veterans.
Ed Arnold, Sr.
1929 - 2012
United States Marine Corps Lieutenant
Korean War Combat Veteran
Ed Arnold, Sr. served over 38 years at the Veterans Administration and Department of Veterans Affairs, playing a pivotal role in the transition of the Veterans Administration into a Cabinet-level department.
Mary Miller Arnold
1938 - 2006
U.S. Senate Doorkeeper Supervisor
Mary Miller Arnold served as U.S. Senate Doorkeeper Supervisor for 21 years, earning respect and admiration from colleagues across party lines.
Current Leadership
Ed Arnold, Jr.
Director
Continuing his parents' legacy of veteran advocacy, Ed Arnold, Jr. established AVSOPS to create a comprehensive resource connecting veterans with service organizations nationwide.
3682 King Street, Suite 16025
Alexandria, Virginia 22302-9998
What AVSOPS Offers
Organization Directory
Comprehensive directory of veteran organizations categorized by war era and service type.
State Resources
State-by-state portal connecting veterans with local resources and organizations.
Events Calendar
Stay informed about veteran events, meetings, and community gatherings.
Community Network
Connect with fellow veterans and patriotic societies across the nation.
Veterans News
Community-submitted news and updates from veteran organizations nationwide.
Favorites System
Save and track your favorite organizations for quick access to important updates.
The Organization ↔ Location Connection
AVSOPS's Symbiotic Architecture — A Geolocal Framework for the Veterans & Patriots Network
The Symbiosis Defined
This is not merely a directory with two sections. It is a living network where:
Locations List Organizations
To have meaning beyond census data — to become places where veterans find community and purpose.
Organizations List Locations
To serve their members where they actually live — turning national missions into local action.
War Periods Anchor History
Every organization carries its founding era as a badge of origin, connecting today to the continuum of service.
Counties Anchor Service
The fundamental unit of American civic life — ensuring no veteran, anywhere, lacks access to their community.
A veteran or patriot searching for their local American Legion post is simultaneously navigating geography (their county, their state), history (the Legion, born from WWI), and community (fellow veterans, shared mission).
The Historical Thread
Every organization in AVSOPS carries its founding war period as a badge of origin:
This historical taxonomy isn't decorative — it's foundational. It answers why these organizations exist and connects today's veterans to the continuum of service stretching back to 1776.
The Geographic Thread
Simultaneously, AVSOPS maps the where:
Practical Manifestations
This symbiosis appears throughout the AVSOPS experience:
- On Location Pages: Organizations are listed by war period, showing which eras of service are represented locally
- On Organization Pages: Chapters are mapped geographically, showing where that organization serves
- In Search: Users can filter by location or organization or war period — and all three connect
- In User Profiles: Veterans can identify both their location and their organizational affiliations
AVSOPS: The Veterans & Patriots Network
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