One of the most visible is our network of trained national service officers (NSOs) accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Funded by the AMVETS National Service Foundation, these dedicated men and women can be found in close to 50 states, providing sound advice and prompt action on compensation claims at no charge to the veteran. In one recent year alone, AMVETS national service officers processed more than 74,000 claims. Helping others is not limited to our fellow veterans. AMVETS members in more than 1,400 posts nationwide also promote and support quality of life community-service programs ranging from Special Olympics and ROTC to scouting and organ-donor projects.