Ukrainian American Veterans
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The Ukrainian American Veterans (UAV, Ukrainian: Українські Американські Ветерани, romanized: Ukrains'ki Amerykans'ki Veterany) is a 501(c)(19) non-profit organization of the United States, composed of Honorably Discharged Veterans of the United States Armed Forces, who are of Ukrainian heritage or descent. The UAV obtained its tax-exempt status from the IRS in 1984 and was incorporated in the State of New York in 1987.[1] The organization is governed by a volunteer National Executive Board (NEB), headed by a National Commander, elected at a National Convention.
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Abbreviation | UAV |
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Formation | May 29, 1948 |
Type | NGO |
Legal status | Association |
Purpose | Veterans Service Organization |
Membership | individual |
National Commander | Ihor Hron |
Main organ | National Executive Board |
Affiliations | UAV Ladies Auxiliary |
Website | www.uavets.org |
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