Academy of United States Veterans

The Academy of United States Veterans (AUSV) is a professional honorary organization with the stated goal of advancing the profile of organizations and programs that help serve the veterans community. AUSV brings a sense of collaboration and unity to the community of the armed forces and their families. AUSV is a vehicle in bringing real opportunities to veterans and veteran service organizations encouraging creativity and cooperation that creates a new narrative for veterans and for all Americans. AUSV promotes community unity as a tribute to the strength and preference of people for inclusion and partnership over division and alienation.

Vetty boot statuette graphic

AUSV is known for its annual Veterans Awards also knowns as the Vettys.[1]

The organization came under close scrutiny by the Veteran community after an article in Task and Purpose found that there was no real impact in the veteran community and employees "had no idea" what the organization really did. [2]

Founding and objective

AUSV was founded by United States Army Afghanistan War combat veteran, Assal Ravandi to create opportunities for community unity and empowerment.[3] The organization is based in Arlington, VA. Its programs include non-partisan community and social advocacy through its various partnerships and collaboration with the arts and entertainment communities.

Events

AUSV hosted its first ever Veterans Awards in 2015 at The George Washington University.

The second annual Veterans Awards hosted by AUSV was organized in conjunction with a non-partisan inaugural ball on January 20, 2017.[4]

The third annual Veterans Awards hosted by AUSV was held at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C.[5]

The fourth annual Veterans Awards hosted by AUSV was held at the Watergate Hotel in Washington, D.C.[6]

The seventh annual Veterans Awards to be hosted by AUSV in Las Vegas, Nevada.[7]

References
  1. Leon, Terumi (June 20, 2019). "Vettys". Vettys.
  2. "Inside the 'highly suspicious' veterans charity that celebrities love and ex-employees can't stand". Task & Purpose. 2021-12-02. Retrieved 2022-02-09.
  3. "AUSVF".
  4. "GovEvents".
  5. "The Washington Lobbyist".
  6. Warnke, Christine (January 25, 2019). "4th Annual Vetty's Pack Watergate". Georgetowner.
  7. "7TH VETTYS | Academy of United States Veterans". AUSV | Vettys Copy. Retrieved 2021-10-14.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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