Jim
Fausone
Veteran Disability Lawyer
If you have served, someone
you know in the unit, platoon or brigade was a Native American. The First Americans have a long and
distinguished history of service to the country. As an ethnic group, Native
Americans serve at a higher rate than other groups. That history is marked by 25 Medal of Honor recipients being
Native American. You may not know that
Native Americans have their own veteran service organization.
Starting in 2002, the Native American Veterans Association (NAVA) is
a mutual fraternal non-profit organization (501 C 19), built around the
American Military culture with a rich history and legacy that dates back to and
around the creation of the nation. As a Native-American based organization,
NAVA stretches its helping hand out to all tribal and non-tribal veterans and
their families.
NAVA is an advocate
dedicated to serving veterans and their families. This service includes
assisting veterans and dependents when applying for Federal, State, and County
benefits and all other rights to which they are entitled in the most expedient
manner possible. The official colors of
NAVA are Black, Red, Purple, and Gold. The Black represents POW/MIA’s and those
who still have not returned. The Red represents the blood of those shed in
battle. The Purple represents the Purple Heart. And the Gold represents Honor
in Service.
The US Army recognizes the value of Native
Americans to the country. You may find
the attached article from Indian
Country Media Today.
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