Inside VVA Chapters

Coast-to-Coast Medal of Honor Highway Project Hits Homestretch

May 5, 2023

Coast-to-Coast Medal of Honor Highway Project Hits Homestretch by Kathleen Grathwol With Massachusetts expected to hold a dedication ceremony and officially designate its portion of U.S. Highway 20 as the Medal of Honor Highway this…

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The 1,113th Monument Terrace Troop Rally

April 10, 2023

The 1,113th Monument Terrace Troop Rally marked Lynchburg’s Vietnam Veterans’ Homecoming celebration Lynchburg’s Monument Terrace Troop Rally marked Lynchburg’s Vietnam Veterans’ Homecoming on Friday, March 31, 2023. The group shows support for veterans and active…

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Charlie Miller, President of VVA Chapter 1067, Awarded

October 20, 2022

Charlie Miller, President of VVA Chapter 1067, Huntsville, was recognized as Veteran of the Year by the Alabama State Council. Charlie was selected for this high honor by a vote of his fellow Alabama Vietnam…

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“Forgotten Heroes,” a Moving Tribute Generously Gifted by VVA Massachusetts State Council

May 6, 2022

by Matthew Simmons Prominently displayed for the 702 Vietnam veteran-delegates sitting in rows in the echoing convention hall at VVA’s 2021 National Convention, propped against the stage, sat Massachusetts artist Brian Fox’s painting Forgotten Heroes,…

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VVA Chapter 196, Lynchburg, VA Hosts Ms. Heath Hardage Lee

April 29, 2022

VVA Chapter 196, Lynchburg, VA hosted Ms. Heath Hardage Lee, who gave a presentation and slid show about her best selling book, "The League of Wives," (the untold story of the women who took on…

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Kent Vietnam Veterans Present Service Dog to a Disabled Veteran

April 29, 2022

Retired Air Force MSgt Tim Hamilton and Chocolate Labrador Remington became partners at Mission BBQ in Dover on April 7. The dog was presented by Kent County Chapter 850, Vietnam Veterans of America's CASH program, (Canines Assisting…

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Central Oregon Veterans Village

April 22, 2022

The March/April “Veteran” magazine includes an excellent article on homeless veterans by Sandy Miller, Chair, VVA Homeless Veterans Committee. Chair Miller is collecting data on the tiny homes movement and to be made available to…

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Chapter Activity on Hold to Stop Spread of COVID-19

March 31, 2020

With extremely limited exceptions, Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) chapters have suspended all in-person activity to practice the social distancing that can limit the spread of COVID-19 or novel coronavirus. "VVA is urging all of…

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Have a Happy (Virtual) Vietnam Veterans Day

March 28, 2020

Sunday, March 29, is National Vietnam War Veterans Day! VVA wishes you a happy and safe holiday. Unfortunately, most Vietnam Veterans of America events have been canceled or postponed to slow the spread of COVID-19…

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Chapter 151’s Wilson Named Parade’s Grand Marshal

March 27, 2020

Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 151 member and American Legion Post 19 Commander Mike Wilson has been named the 101st Grand Marshal of Bayonne, N.J.'s 2020 Memorial Day Parade. Wilson was presented with a sash at the…

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