Academy of United States Veterans

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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.

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

The organisation came under close scrutiny by the veteran community after an article in Task & 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 Veterans Awards event in 2015 at George Washington University.

The second annual Veterans Awards hosted by AUSV was organised 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]

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References

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  2. "Inside the 'highly suspicious' veterans charity that celebrities love and ex-employees can't stand". Task & Purpose . December 2, 2021. Retrieved February 9, 2022.
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  5. "Vettys hosted at the Mayflower Hotel". The Washington Lobbyist. Archived from the original on June 22, 2018. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
  6. Warnke, Christine (January 25, 2019). "4th Annual Vetty's Pack Watergate". Georgetowner.
  7. "7th Vettys". AUSV | Vettys Copy. Academy of United States Veterans. Retrieved October 14, 2021.