Albanian American War Veterans (AAWV)

The Albanian American War Veterans (AAWV) is a veterans group based in Boston that serves the Albanian-American community in the area. The organization operates under military-style titles, and at the time of a 2019 ceremony was represented by Commander Ron Nasson.

Much of what the group does in public view centers on recognizing Albanian-American service. In May 2019, Commander Nasson attended the presentation of the OSS Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. Army Private Semeon "Sam" Simollari, a Boston-area WWII veteran. Rep. Stephen F. Lynch's office named him in the official release as "Commander Ron Nasson, Albanian American War Veterans of Boston, USA," and local coverage of the medal ceremony noted his presence as a friend of Simollari representing the group.

AAWV also supports other Albanian-American community organizations through sponsorship. The Massachusetts Albanian American Society "Besa" (MAAS Besa) has publicly thanked Albanian American War Veterans of Boston as an "Isa Boletini" level sponsor for its continued support, indicating an ongoing role in local community fundraising and partnerships.

Public records do not document the group's founding date, formal legal structure, or full leadership roster, and no street address or website is on file. What is consistent across the available sources is the name, the Boston base, and a focus on Albanian-American veterans and the community that surrounds them.