Mississippi
212
Local Posts
70
Counties Served
0
With Websites
111
With Phone
Top Counties by Legion Posts
Hinds County
38 posts
Smith County
12 posts
Pontotoc County
7 posts
Washington County
7 posts
Monroe County
6 posts
Winston County
6 posts
Harrison County
5 posts
Lincoln County
5 posts
Union County
5 posts
Jackson County
4 posts
17
Local Posts
11
Counties Served
0
With Websites
17
With Phone
Top Counties by VFW Posts
Harrison County
4 posts
Jackson County
4 posts
Alcorn County
1 posts
Hancock County
1 posts
Lamar County
1 posts
Madison County
1 posts
Marion County
1 posts
Tallahatchie County
1 posts
Tate County
1 posts
Tippah County
1 posts
Veteran Population
187,072
Total Veterans
6.3%
of Population
164,843
Male Veterans
22,229
Female Veterans
Veterans by Service Era
| Era | Veterans | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Post-9/11 | 38,047 | 20.3% |
| Gulf War Era | 83,345 | 44.6% |
| Vietnam Era | 57,376 | 30.7% |
| Korean Conflict | 9,747 | 5.2% |
| World War II | 2,410 | 1.1% |
| Peacetime | 4,384,943 | 22.4% |
Source: VA National Center for Veterans Analysis and Statistics
About Mississippi
With its rich cultural heritage, Mississippi provides various benefits for veterans, including tax exemptions, educational programs, and healthcare services.
Veterans Organizations & Patriotic Societies in Mississippi
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American Revolution
1 organization
- NSDAR Mississippi State Society (NSDAR)
Spanish–American War
1 organization
World War I
1 organization
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