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We are an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) section 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization founded in Killeen, Texas on January 2, 2018. The IRS further classified our organization as a public charity under the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). Together, everyone achieves more!
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Community Partnerships

The American Veterans Mission’s team of teams is pleased to announce the beginning of our community partnership with the Bravo Company, 62d Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD), 4-5, 69th Air Defense Artillery (ADA) Brigade’s Soldier and Family Readiness Group (SFRG).

On 09/23/2021, senior leaders of the American Veterans Mission‘s executive committee met with the unit’s command team and SFRG advisor, Michelle Ramirez, to finalize our partnerships and to discuss how we can impact positively each other and our local communities. We are thrilled to have this new community partnership with the B-62 THAAD’s SFRG, and we look forward to working with them to create a visible impact on our communities, decrease the effects of social isolation through volunteerism, and increase personal and professional networking opportunities. Together, everyone achieves more!

AVMartinez, Inc., doing business as American Veterans Mission, has a U.S. trademark registration of 5.749.203 and copyright VA-2-084-737. All names, logos, symbols, and linked pages on this post and our Facebook page are properties of their respective owners and are managed independently by those owners. All Rights Reserved.

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Board Member Highlight: Aaron J. Mandzak

The American Veterans Mission (AVM) wants to thank Aaron Mandzak for continuing to serve as one of our directors. Being geographically located more than a thousand miles away and serving as a board member for AVM is not easy since we are a very hands-on organization with our involvement in the community. However, Aaron’s passion and commitment help him continue the spirit of service to others in North Carolina.

As a veteran, Aaron’s time away from work always consists of building a brighter future for his family and community. The advent of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to burden us all with barriers, but he and his family continue to break through them every chance they get. Before the pandemic, Aaron began to network with the Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce and with a few local resource centers. Since then, he has moved his residence to Lexington, NC, and his networking has been more focused on individual business owners and leaders in his community.

Aaron meets with multiple local small business owners who are veterans and also those who support veterans. Aaron continues to build these relationships, and he plans to re-engage with community entities to establish a North Carolina AVM base. As a board member, Aaron is taking these steps slowly and carefully to ensure complete safety and so that we are confident in our investments.

Aaron’s wife, Rachel, also contributes to increasing our network and building community relationships. As a Military Science Instructor at Wake Forest University and Winston-Salem State University, Rachel has engaged with many military leaders, including General (Retired, U.S. Army) David Petraeus and Vice Admiral (Retired, U.S. Navy) Forrest Faison. Additionally, Rachel always carries the Presidential Proclamation from the Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Acts of 2012 and 2017. It includes the proclamation paying tribute to our Vietnam veterans, a lapel pin, and a Vietnam veteran sticker. Aaron and Rachel have presented this to deserving Vietnam veterans whom they meet on any given day.

Thank you, Aaron and Rachel, for continuing your service with us at the American Veterans Mission. Together, everyone achieves more!

Aaron J. Mandzak, AVM Board Member, and his wife, Rachel Mandzak.
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Candid Platinum Seal Recipient: 2018-2021

Platinum Seal of Transparency Award Recipient Consecutively Since 2018! To reach the Platinum level, AVMartinez, Inc., doing business as American Veterans Mission, added extensive information to its Candid nonprofit profile: basic contact and organizational information; in-depth financial information; qualitative information about goals, strategies, and capabilities; and quantitative information about results and progress toward its mission.

By taking the time to provide this information, American Veterans Mission has demonstrated its commitment to transparency and to giving donors and funders meaningful data to evaluate nonprofit performance.” I encourage you to visit our nonprofit profile on Candid to see what we’re all about,” added Martinez, the CEO of American Veterans Mission. “We’re thrilled that our Platinum Seal of Transparency and the associated benefits help us better communicate AVM, Inc.’s exciting initiatives at a global scale.”

AVMartinez, Inc., doing business as American Veterans Mission, has a U.S. trademark registration of 5.749.203 and copyright VA-2-084-737. All names, logos, symbols, and linked pages on this post and our social media pages are properties of their respective owners and are managed independently by those owners. All Rights Reserved.

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New Cabalan National High School

The American Veterans Mission’s team of teams is happy to support Ms. Renelhie Onrubia’s project proposal to support the teaching force of New Cabalan National High School by providing essential items for the school year 2021-2022.

With the increasing rate of the affected in COVID-19 and the recent emergence of the Delta variant, the New Cabalan High School’s faculty club officers came up with a decision to give each of their teaching personnel a “teacher’s kit,” which includes facemasks, face shields, disinfectant/alcohol, and other school supplies. We are pleased to help Ms. Onrubia and her faculty club officers fulfill this New Cabalan National High School project. Together, everyone achieves more!

Renelhie Onrubia
Ms. Renelhie Onrubia, New Cabalan National High School’s Faculty Club Officer

AVMartinez, Inc., doing business as American Veterans Mission, has a U.S. trademark registration of 5.749.203 and copyright VA-2-084-737. All names, logos, symbols, and linked pages on this post and our social media pages are properties of their respective owners and are managed independently by those owners. All Rights Reserved.

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Advisor Highlight: Mr. Richard J. Archer

The American Veterans Missions team of teams wants to thank one of our local advisors, Mr. Richard J. Archer, of Temple, Texas for his continued support of our organization!

Richard Archer is a past trustee of Temple College and formed the TJC Foundation as its executive director. He also served as the past president of the Central Texas Military Officers’ Association (Central Texas Ft Hood. MOAA). He was a former commander of Charlie Company, 124th 2d Armored Division, and 363rd GS San Marcos, USAR. Mr. Archer is a retiree of the Temple College Official Page and Texas Veteran’s Commission (TVC) and is an active member of the Christ Church in Temple, Texas.

He chose to continue to serve with us in his capacity as one of our volunteer advisors at American Veterans Mission, a Section 501(C)(3) nonprofit corporation founded in Texas in 2018. Not only does Mr. Archer serve as our advisor, but he is also a donor to numerous nonprofit organizations in our local community, including ours. Thank you very much, Richard J. Archer, from all of us at the American Veterans Mission! Together, everyone achieves more!

AVMartinez, Inc., doing business as American Veterans Mission, has a U.S. trademark registration of 5.749.203 and copyright VA-2-084-737. All names, logos, symbols, and linked pages on this post and our social media pages are properties of their respective owners and are managed independently by those owners. All Rights Reserved.

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Community Partnership

The American Veterans Mission is pleased to announce its partnership with the Central Texas MOAA on their September 2021 Colonel Jack Oliver Central Texas MOAA ROTC Scholarship Golf Tournament.

Central Texas/Fort Hood MOAA holds this event annually to raise funds for local high school and college students who plan to attend a Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) at the university of their choice. Scholarship awards are based on academic excellence, citizenship, character, and leadership skills.

American Veterans Mission’s Chief Executive Officer, Anthony V. Martinez, also wants to thank the Central Texas MOAA officers and staff for inviting him on their September luncheon to listen to Dr. Matt Phillips, M.D., on cardiovascular health and obesity. A shout out to Club Beyond representatives, Hope Mango & Suzann Mayfield, for briefing us about their organization, which also serves the communities of Fort Hood and Central Texas.

Community partnership is the lifeblood of the American Veterans Mission. Partnering and working with legitimate and impactful organizations such as the Central Texas MOAA and The Mission Continues – Killeen motivate our board of directors to conduct, without coercion or reservation, their (1) duty of care to always work in the best interests of our organization, (2) a duty of loyalty to put the good of the organization first to avoid conflicts of interests, and (3) a duty of obedience to be faithful to the central goals and governing documents of American Veterans Mission.

The American Veterans Mission’s Bylaws are public records. You may always request a copy through the IRS or other legitimate governmental agencies of your choice to review the foundations of our operations. Together, everyone achieves more!

AVMartinez, Inc., doing business as American Veterans Mission has a U.S. trademark registration of 5.749.203 and copyright VA-2-084-737. All names, logos, symbols, and linked pages on this post and our social media pages are properties of their respective owners and are managed independently by those owners. All Rights Reserved.

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Advisor Highlight: LTG (Ret, U.S. Army) Dave R. Palmer

The American Veterans Mission’s team of teams wants to thank our local advisor, Lieutenant General (Retired) Dave R. Palmer of Belton, Texas, for his continued support of our organization!

Dave Richard Palmer is a retired United States Army Lieutenant General, former Superintendent of West Point – The U.S. Military Academy, military historian, author, and former President of Walden University. He chose to continue to serve with us at the American Veterans Mission (AVM) in his capacity as a volunteer advisor for the AVM, a Section 501(C)(3) nonprofit corporation founded in Texas in 2018. Not only does LTG (Ret) Palmer serve as our advisor, but he is also a donor to numerous nonprofit organizations in our local community, including ours.

Thank you very much, LTG (Ret) Dave R. Palmer, from all of us at the American Veterans Mission! Together, everyone achieves more!

AVMartinez, Inc., doing business as American Veterans Mission, has a U.S. trademark registration of 5.749.203 and copyright VA-2-084-737. All names, logos, symbols, and linked pages on this post and our Facebook page are properties of their respective owners and are managed independently by those owners. All Rights Reserved.

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September 2020

Hello Killeen Platoon,

Greetings! I hope that you are all doing well and in excellent health as we bid farewell to August and welcome September this year. I want to take a moment to thank you, our volunteers & community partners, for your active participation in our service project last month at the Richard E. Cavazos Elementary School. You guys rocked it, and I am delighted with all the positive feedback I received from our sponsor and other community partners!

As part of the second phase of our The Mission Continues’ Operation Nourish project at Richard E. Cavazos Elementary School, the Killeen Platoon teamed up with the school’s parent-teacher organization (PTO), American Veterans Mission (AVM, Inc.), and other nonprofit organizations to build six Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant, elevated planter beds. Not only will these planters provide fresh food for those in need, but they will also teach the children the value of civic activity and diversity & inclusion since those children with disabilities will be able to participate as well. Collaboration is a crucial ingredient in getting through these tough times together!

The Killeen Platoon shows how the benefits of Operation Nourish extend beyond fighting food insecurity. Our leadership team wants to thank the Fort Hood Area Habitat for Humanity (FHAHFH) representatives, Ms. Kristin Hannibal and Ms. Anna Ruhlman, for joining us. We also like to thank some of our volunteers who drove all the way from Austin to join us for our service project. Indeed, you showed us that together, everyone achieves more! Last but not least, thanks to the following for-profit organizations for their support and participation in our service project: Mountain View Productions, Southern Treasures, First Command Financial Services, Fort Hood National Bank, and Snapshot Photography.

This September, the Killeen Platoon is planning for three (3) support events, one (1) social event, and one (1) special event in collaboration with the Keep Copperas Cove Beautiful (KCCB), Military Officers’ Association of America (MOAA) central Texas chapter, Copperas Cove Lions Club, and American Veterans Mission. Please visit our platoon website at https://missioncontinues.org/service-platoon/Killeen-platoon for more information and to sign up for any event that suits you and your schedule. We hope to see you at one, a few, or all of our events this month. Please continue to stay safe and healthy out there so that we can continue the mission of service to our community. Charlie Mike!

Before (top) and After (bottom), 2020 – Richard E. Cavazos Elementary School Garden Project

Best Regards,

Tony Martinez, President & CEO, American Veterans Mission

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Spotlight on Our Volunteer Force

TMC and AVM Volunteers

On Saturday, August 1, 2020, the Killeen Platoon partnered with Keep Copperas Cove Beautiful (KCCB) and the American Veterans Mission (AVM) in beautifying and painting a total of 30 picnic tables and two park benches at the Copperas Cove Parks & Recreation located at 1206 W Avenue B in Copperas Cove from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM, central standard time.
 
The event garnered over 50 volunteers, broken down into groups or sections, to comply with Texas’ and partner organizations’ social distancing and mass gathering guidelines.
 
Members of the volunteer force also constituted members of the Keep Copperas Cove Beautiful (KCCB) committee, American Veterans Mission (AVM), Justserve.org, Missionary.org, and local residents.

When the Richard E. Cavazos Elementary School’s Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO)’s president, Ms. Bonita Henderson, heard about all the good things the Killeen Platoon was doing in our local communities, she reached out for our assistance to build a garden that would accommodate children with disabilities while providing fresh fruits and vegetables to those in need.

Phase 1 of the project Cavazos Elementary School

The Killeen Platoon and American Veterans Mission (AVM) answered the call and planned a series of events to clear a plot for a school garden and to build some fruit and vegetable planters for the school kids. Cavazos PTO president, Bonita Henderson, and Killeen Platoon leader & AVM’s president, Tony Martinez, planned the event in five phases: (1) site preparation & cleanup, (2) constructing the planters, (3) planting fruits & vegetables in the planters, (4) beautification & maintenance, and (5) harvest.  The platoon was flexible enough to continually refine their plans as they went through each phase to comply with the state and local directives for social distancing and mass gatherings in the city of Nolanville.

ADA-compliant PlantersSince children with disabilities requiring special accommodations would utilize the school garden, and per the request of the PTO’s president, the volunteers built the planters to abide by the rules established by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  The planters, therefore, are ADA-compliant so that children with disabilities, particularly those who are wheelchair-bound, could participate in other stages of the project.

“By building this garden for the school children and inviting them to till the garden, we are doing our part of engaging and involving our young community members in a positive civic activity that would benefit them in the long term.  We are also showing these children the value of diversity and inclusion as we heartily invite children with physical and learning disabilities to participate in the project.”

– Tony Martinez, Killeen Platoon leader & AVM president

Martinez also stated that, “Through this service project with Richard E. Cavazos Elementary School’s PTO, our platoon can serve as an authentic example to the public that we work together and with one another to protect the environment, provide for the longevity of our food supplies, and maintain ecological support systems for future generations.” Together, everyone achieves more!

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