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AXPOW Mission Statement: Prisoners of War is a service organization that aims to assist the surviving U.S. military prisoner of war (POWs), particularly those who are elderly and those who have medical problems. Based in Arlington, Texas, the American Ex–Prisoners of War was founded in 1942. It received a congressional charter under Title 36 of the United States Code in 1982. The group claims a membership of 20,000 members in some 300 chapters nationwide.
AXPOW Mission Motto: Not by Arms Alone
| AXPOW HQ Address/AXPOW Map: | AXPOW Online |
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| 3201 East Pioneer Parkway #40 Arlington, TX 76010 |
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| Telephone: (202) 628 1776 | Make a donation AXPOW EIN: 35-0144250 |
| AXPOW Date Founded: | April 14, 1942 |
| AXPOW Congressionally Chartered: | August 10, 1982 36 U.S. Code Chapter 209 |
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| National Commander: | Charles Susino, Jr. |
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Prisoners of War is a service organization that aims to assist the surviving U.S. military prisoner of war (POWs), particularly those who are elderly and those who have medical problems. Based in Arlington, Texas, the American Ex–Prisoners of War was founded in 1942. It received a congressional charter under Title 36 of the United States Code in 1982. The group claims a membership of 20,000 members in some 300 chapters nationwide.
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The group is open to former American POWs of all wars and their immediate families. Its service officers have assisted POW veterans in securing medical services and other entitlements. Former POWs may be eligible for special veterans benefits, including medical care in Veterans Affairs hospitals and disability compensation for injuries and diseases caused by internment. These benefits are in addition to regular veterans’ benefits and services to which they are also entitled. Widows and minor children of former POWs may qualify for special benefits and compensation.
Questions? write to membership@dar.org |
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| Number of Chapters: | 193 |
| Members: | 20,000 |
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36 U.S. Code Chapter 209 – AMERICAN EX-PRISONERS OF WAR
§ 20901 – Definition
For purposes of this chapter, “State” includes the District of Columbia and the territories and possessions of the United States.
§ 20902 – Organization
(a)Federal Charter.—
American Ex-Prisoners of War (in this chapter, the “corporation”), a nonprofit corporation incorporated in the State of Washington, is a federally chartered corporation.
(b)Expiration of Charter.—
If the corporation does not comply with any provision of this chapter, the charter granted by this chapter expires.
§ 20903 – Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are as provided in the articles of incorporation and include—
(1) encouraging fraternity for the common good;
(2) fostering patriotism and loyalty;
(3) assisting widows and orphans of deceased ex-prisoners of war;
(4) assisting ex-prisoners of war who have been injured or disabled as a result of their service;
(5) maintaining allegiance to the United States;
(6) preserving and defending the United States from all enemies; and
(7) maintaining historical records.
§ 20904 – Membership
Except as provided in this chapter, eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights and privileges of members are as provided in the bylaws.
§ 20905 – Governing body
(a)Board of Directors.—
The board of directors and the responsibilities of the board are as provided in the articles of incorporation.
(b)Officers.—
The officers and the election of officers are as provided in the articles of incorporation.
§ 20906 – Powers
The corporation has only the powers provided in its bylaws and articles of incorporation filed in each State in which it is incorporated.
§ 20907 – Exclusive right to name and emblem
The corporation has the exclusive right to use and to allow others to use the name “American Ex-Prisoners of War” and the official American Ex-Prisoners of War emblem or any colorable simulation of that emblem. This section does not affect any vested rights.
§ 20908 – Restrictions
(a)Stock and Dividends.—
The corporation may not issue stock or declare or pay a dividend.
(b)Political Activities.—
The corporation or a director or officer as such may not contribute to, support, or participate in any political activity or in any manner attempt to influence legislation.
(c)Distribution of Income or Assets.—
The income or assets of the corporation may not inure to the benefit of, or be distributed to, a director, officer, or member during the life of the charter granted by this chapter. This subsection does not prevent the payment of reasonable compensation to an officer or reimbursement for actual necessary expenses in amounts approved by the board of directors.
(d)Loans.—
The corporation may not make a loan to a director, officer, or employee.
(e)Claim of Governmental Approval or Authority.—
The corporation may not claim congressional approval or the authority of the United States Government for any of its activities.
§ 20909 – Duty to maintain corporate and tax-exempt status
(a)Corporate Status.—
The corporation shall maintain its status as a corporation incorporated under the laws of the State of Washington.
(b)Tax-Exempt Status.—
The corporation shall maintain its status as an organization exempt from taxation under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 1 et seq.).
§ 20910 – Records and inspection
(a)Records.—The Corporation shall keep—
(1) correct and complete records of account;
(2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of directors, and committees having any of the authority of its board of directors; and
(3) at its principal office, a record of the names and addresses of its members entitled to vote.
(b)Inspection.—
A member entitled to vote, or an agent or attorney of the member, may inspect the records of the corporation for any proper purpose, at any reasonable time.
§ 20911 – Service of process
The corporation shall comply with the law on service of process of each State in which it is incorporated and each State in which it carries on activities.
§ 20912 – Liability for acts of officers and agents
The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and agents acting within the scope of their authority.
§ 20913 – Annual report
The corporation shall submit an annual report to Congress on the activities of the corporation during the prior fiscal year. The report shall be submitted at the same time as the report of the audit required by section 10101 of this title. The report may not be printed as a public document.
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Annual National Meeting:
126th Continental Congress
When: June 28, 2017 – July 2, 2017
Where: DAR National Headquarters
Alabama
- AL 36474 Legion Post #139AL 36474 Legion Post#139
- AL 35550 Legion Post #125AL 35550 Legion Post#125
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Alaska
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Arizona
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Arkansas
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California
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Colorado
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Connecticut
- CT 6488 Legion Post #147CT 6488 Legion Post#147
- CT 6712 Legion Post #194CT 6712 Legion Post#194
- CT 6897 Legion Post #86CT 6897 Legion Post#86
- CT 6416 Legion Post #105CT 6416 Legion Post#105
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Delaware
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Florida
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Georgia
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Hawaii
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Idaho
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Illinois
- IL 62226 Legion Post #2007IL 62226 Legion Post#2007
- IL 62644 Legion Post #138IL 62644 Legion Post#138
- IL 60622 Legion Post #923IL 60622 Legion Post#923
- IL 62040 Legion Post #113IL 62040 Legion Post#113
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Indiana
- IN 47394 Legion Post #39IN 47394 Legion Post#39
- IN 47736 Legion Post #187IN 47736 Legion Post#187
- IN 46554 Legion Post #365IN 46554 Legion Post#365
- IN 46990 Legion Post #175IN 46990 Legion Post#175
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Iowa
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Kansas
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- KS 66112 Legion Post #199KS 66112 Legion Post#199
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- KS 67758 Legion Post #336KS 67758 Legion Post#336
- KS 66527 Legion Post #373KS 66527 Legion Post#373
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- KS 67504 Legion Post #68KS 67504 Legion Post#68
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Kentucky
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- KY 42129 Legion Post #65KY 42129 Legion Post#65
- KY 40444 Legion Post #35KY 40444 Legion Post#35
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Louisiana
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- LA 70404 Legion Post #156LA 70404 Legion Post#156
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- LA 70727 Legion Post #178LA 70727 Legion Post#178
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Maine
- ME 4921 Legion Post #183ME 4921 Legion Post#183
- ME 4963 Legion Post #51ME 4963 Legion Post#51
- ME 3901 Legion Post #79ME 3901 Legion Post#79
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- ME 4401 Legion Post #115ME 4401 Legion Post#115
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Maryland
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- MD 20650 Legion Post #54MD 20650 Legion Post#54
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Massachusetts
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Michigan
- MI 49331 Legion Post #152MI 49331 Legion Post#152
- MI 48135 Legion Post #271MI 48135 Legion Post#271
- MI 49348 Legion Post #266MI 49348 Legion Post#266
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Minnesota
- MN 55810 Legion Post #106MN 55810 Legion Post#106
- MN 55932 Legion Post #573MN 55932 Legion Post#573
- MN 56215 Legion Post #362MN 56215 Legion Post#362
- MN 56071 Legion Post #45MN 56071 Legion Post#45
- MN 56129 Legion Post #196MN 56129 Legion Post#196
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Mississippi
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Missouri
- MO 65401 Legion Post #780MO 65401 Legion Post#780
- MO 64486 Legion Post #515MO 64486 Legion Post#515
- MO 63116 Legion Post #186MO 63116 Legion Post#186
- MO 63401 Legion Post #55MO 63401 Legion Post#55
- MO 63116 Legion Post #89MO 63116 Legion Post#89
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- MO 63116 Legion Post #179MO 63116 Legion Post#179
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Montana
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Nebraska
- NE 68623 Legion Post #99NE 68623 Legion Post#99
- NE 68660 Legion Post #226NE 68660 Legion Post#226
- NE 68063 Legion Post #196NE 68063 Legion Post#196
- NE 68966 Legion Post #184NE 68966 Legion Post#184
- NE 68322 Legion Post #166NE 68322 Legion Post#166
- NE 68774 Legion Post #31NE 68774 Legion Post#31
- NE 68062 Legion Post #372NE 68062 Legion Post#372
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Nevada
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New Hampshire
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New Jersey
- NJ 8753 Legion Post #382NJ 8753 Legion Post#382
- NJ 7735 Legion Post #332NJ 7735 Legion Post#332
- NJ 8081 Legion Post #424NJ 8081 Legion Post#424
- NJ 7508 Legion Post #267NJ 7508 Legion Post#267
- NJ 8068 Legion Post #294NJ 8068 Legion Post#294
- NJ 8618 Legion Post #314NJ 8618 Legion Post#314
- NJ 7740 Legion Post #525NJ 7740 Legion Post#525
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New Mexico
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New York
- NY 10013 Legion Post #1291NY 10013 Legion Post#1291
- NY 11510 Legion Post #1051NY 11510 Legion Post#1051
- NY 11215 Legion Post #1636NY 11215 Legion Post#1636
- NY 13204 Legion Post #1361NY 13204 Legion Post#1361
- NY 12986 Legion Post #220NY 12986 Legion Post#220
- NY 14218 Legion Post #1477NY 14218 Legion Post#1477
- NY 11570 Legion Post #303NY 11570 Legion Post#303
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North Carolina
- NC 28269 Legion Post #400NC 28269 Legion Post#400
- NC 27549 Legion Post #228NC 27549 Legion Post#228
- NC 28463 Legion Post #507NC 28463 Legion Post#507
- NC 28479 Legion Post #445NC 28479 Legion Post#445
- NC 27565 Legion Post #90NC 27565 Legion Post#90
- NC 28456 Legion Post #521NC 28456 Legion Post#521
- NC 28115 Legion Post #1776NC 28115 Legion Post#1776
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North Dakota
- ND 58064 Legion Post #154ND 58064 Legion Post#154
- ND 58081 Legion Post #153ND 58081 Legion Post#153
- ND 58231 Legion Post #274ND 58231 Legion Post#274
- ND 58048 Legion Post #44ND 58048 Legion Post#44
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- ND 58734 Legion Post #195ND 58734 Legion Post#195
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Ohio
- OH 45103 Legion Post #237OH 45103 Legion Post#237
- OH 44511 Legion Post #732OH 44511 Legion Post#732
- OH 44483 Legion Post #278OH 44483 Legion Post#278
- OH 43773 Legion Post #578OH 43773 Legion Post#578
- OH 45226 Legion Post #744OH 45226 Legion Post#744
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- OH 45744 Legion Post #750OH 45744 Legion Post#750
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Oklahoma
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Oregon
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Pennsylvania
- PA 19064 Legion Post #227PA 19064 Legion Post#227
- PA 15650 Legion Post #515PA 15650 Legion Post#515
- PA 19145 Legion Post #200PA 19145 Legion Post#200
- PA 17752 Legion Post #251PA 17752 Legion Post#251
- PA 17113 Legion Post #420PA 17113 Legion Post#420
- PA 19018 Legion Post #358PA 19018 Legion Post#358
- PA 18640 Legion Post #938PA 18640 Legion Post#938
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Rhode Island
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South Carolina
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South Dakota
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Tennessee
- TN 37388 Legion Post #43TN 37388 Legion Post#43
- TN 38343 Legion Post #26TN 38343 Legion Post#26
- TN 38258 Legion Post #151TN 38258 Legion Post#151
- TN 37885 Legion Post #256TN 37885 Legion Post#256
- TN 38549 Legion Post #9TN 38549 Legion Post#9
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- TN 37148 Legion Post #75TN 37148 Legion Post#75
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Texas
- TX 78570 Legion Post #172TX 78570 Legion Post#172
- TX 78220 Legion Post #800TX 78220 Legion Post#800
- TX 79245 Legion Post #175TX 79245 Legion Post#175
- TX 78025 Legion Post #64TX 78025 Legion Post#64
- TX 78109 Legion Post #593TX 78109 Legion Post#593
- TX 78245 Legion Post #300TX 78245 Legion Post#300
- TX 75601 Legion Post #232TX 75601 Legion Post#232
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Utah
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Vermont
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Virginia
- VA 23944 Legion Post #147VA 23944 Legion Post#147
- VA 23347 Legion Post #400VA 23347 Legion Post#400
- VA 22971 Legion Post #17VA 22971 Legion Post#17
- VA 24651 Legion Post #331VA 24651 Legion Post#331
- VA 23824 Legion Post #40VA 23824 Legion Post#40
- VA 24244 Legion Post #51VA 24244 Legion Post#51
- VA 24256 Legion Post #2000VA 24256 Legion Post#2000
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Washington
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West Virginia
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Wisconsin
- WI 54101 Legion Post #523WI 54101 Legion Post#523
- WI 53217 Legion Post #495WI 53217 Legion Post#495
- WI 53080 Legion Post #470WI 53080 Legion Post#470
- WI 54822 Legion Post #194WI 54822 Legion Post#194
- WI 53543 Legion Post #422WI 53543 Legion Post#422
- WI 54720 Legion Post #545WI 54720 Legion Post#545
- WI 54703 Legion Post #53WI 54703 Legion Post#53
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Wyoming
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