Ukrainian American Veterans of the United States Armed Forces

Ukrainian American Veterans - Synopsis

By George A. Miziuk PSC-NJ

The Ukrainian American Veterans (UAV) is a patriotic organization, composed of Honorably Discharged Veterans of the United States Armed Forces, who are of Ukrainian heritage or descent. This background identifies the UAV as serving a dual function in the public community: It is both an American Veteran organization, and an ethnic Ukrainian organization at the same time.

The UAV is organized locally in Posts. The Posts in any State may form a UAV State Department. A National Executive Board, headed by the National Commander, handles the administration of the UAV at the National level. The UAV hosts a National Convention annually, where delegates from all Posts meet to elect the National Executive Board officers and make decisions for the good of the order.

The UAV also has a Ladies Auxiliary, composed of veterans' wives and other supporters. The Auxiliary is also organized in Posts, alongside the UAV Posts, and is headed by a National President. Another affiliated group is the Ukrainian American Military Association (UAMA), composed of Ukrainian Americans who currently serve on Active Duty in the U.S. Armed Forces.