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Military & Veteran Affairs

History

The 33rd Administration, under the leadership of Grand Polemarch Thomas L. Battles, implemented new initiatives to propel and sustain the fraternity’s growth. During the 82nd Grand Chapter meeting 4th business session, held August 15, 2015, New Orleans, LA, Grand Polemarch Battles asked the body to ratify his creation of a Commission on Military and Veterans Affairs. Kappa Alpha Psi Commission on Military and Veterans Affairs was established with the goal of the Commission to offer programs and services related to the needs of Veterans. Veterans have made an important contribution to the community by their service in the Armed Forces of this Nation, and Kappa Alpha Psi is committed to showing its commitment and support for all of its brothers who have served.

Mission Statement

Recognize military members and veterans for their military and public service
Establish outreach programs to inform Veterans about benefit, support youth, and military mentoring programs
Provide assistance/support to family members
Get an accurate count of SAAC veterans. We tend to focus on retirees, but there are many more who served and did not stay for retirement. They are veterans too.
Develop bios with pics for awards packages and various other short-notice IHQ SWP requirements
Connect with local Veterans groups:
American Legion
DAV
Air Force Assn.
Association of the US Army
VFW
MOAA, etc. ....
ID Service Branch Representative leads:
Army
Navy/Marines
Air Force/Space Force
Coast Guard
Medical and financial benefits and issues. The focus is on communication, assistance, and the continuance of the unique military service connection within our fraternity

Committee Members

Anthonnie Eason	Robert W. Ratcliffe
Dr. Nicholas Cormier Jr.	Dr. Torrys J. Johnson
Kirk A. Reed	André Woodard
Richard A. Wilson	Dr. Howard Anderson
Jimmy Chambers	Anthony E. Hargrove
Michael S. Pitts	Charles J. Shedrick
M. Todd Williams	Andre Tucker