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Nickname: The Mountain State Capital: Charleston Population: 1,774,977 VA Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN): VISN 5
American Legion

The American Legion in West Virginia

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103
Local Posts
41
Counties Served
0
With Websites
88
With Phone

Top Counties by Legion Posts

Kanawha County 15 posts
Wetzel County 7 posts
Mineral County 5 posts
Ohio County 5 posts
Putnam County 4 posts
Taylor County 4 posts
Hancock County 3 posts
Nicholas County 3 posts
Randolph County 3 posts
VFW

Veterans of Foreign Wars in West Virginia

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19
Local Posts
15
Counties Served
3
With Websites
19
With Phone

Top Counties by VFW Posts

Veteran Population

135,190 Total Veterans
7.5% of Population
124,572 Male Veterans
10,618 Female Veterans

Veterans by Service Era

Era Veterans Percentage
Post-9/11 16,558 12.2%
Gulf War Era 45,712 33.8%
Vietnam Era 46,928 34.7%
Korean Conflict 8,259 6.1%
World War II 1,965 1.2%
Peacetime 4,384,943 26.0%

Source: VA National Center for Veterans Analysis and Statistics

About West Virginia

With its stunning mountain landscapes and rich cultural heritage, West Virginia offers various benefits for veterans, including tax exemptions, educational opportunities, and healthcare services.

Veterans Organizations & Patriotic Societies in West Virginia

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