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Veterans groups face recruitment and retention challenges in Iowa
Veterans groups in Iowa seek better recruitment and retention as totals fall. VFW membership dropped from about 34 000 to 26 409 in the last year, while American Legion state figures stand around 69 000 with declines from a 1947 peak. Leaders advocate targeted outreach to active service members and Guard and reserve units, plus emphasizing youth programs to counter aging memberships.
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Iraq
Afghanistan
Whitley
Kirkwood Community College
VFW
Iowa
Jerry Frederiksen
American Legion
State Legion Department
John Derner
Des Moines
Legion
Waukee