Inside VVA Chapters
39th Anniversary of VVA
February 28, 2017
On March 1, 1978, the founding of the Council of Vietnam Veterans was established to make a priority of legislative issues affecting veterans of the Vietnam War. The veterans knew that they needed the support…
Welcome to Newest Chapter in Tennessee
February 27, 2017
The Tennessee State Council has provided assistance in the chartering of the newest chapter of VVA in Robertson County. The process from expression of interest to the presentation of the charter was begun in December. …
Chapter 32 Served Community Throughout December
February 17, 2017
Throughout the month of December, Chapter 32 engaged in activities serving both the community of Queens and its veterans. (more…)
Chapter 890 Fundraises for Dental Health
February 13, 2017
Recently, Chapter 890 and several other veteran service organizations raised money through a golf scramble in Sandpoint, ID. A fourth of the gold scramble’s proceeds were donated to Kaniksu Dental Health, which serves veterans who…
Chapter 151 Dedicated Monument to Living Veterans
February 10, 2017
Chapter 151 recently installed a new monument to living veterans in Bayonne, NJ. The monument is at Veterans Stadium of Bayonne High School. The stadium, built in the 1920s, is used by the school’s football…
VVA in Delaware Raises Funds for Training Course
February 7, 2017
The Delaware State Council , and the New Castle County Chapter 83 and the Kent County Chapter 850 donated a total of $2,000 for the construction of a U.S. Marine Corps obstacle course at the…
Chapter 9 Moves to Temporary Location
February 1, 2017
In late January, Chapter 9 moved from the Detroit, MI location that for years held their community events, chapter meetings, fundraisers, etc. The location at 2951 Woodward is being reconstructed for the Red Wings professional…
Chapter 1030 Announces Veterans of the Year
January 30, 2017
Chapter 1030 in Cumming, GA has voted Steve Masak and Marty Farrell as its Veterans of the Year. Chapter President Gary Ely appreciates Masak’s fundraising efforts and Farrell’s service to the chapter’s public relations committee,…
Chapter 1078 Replaces Wildfire Victim’s Purple Heart
January 27, 2017
Friday was an emotional day in Sevierville, TN for Jim Cogdill, a disabled Vietnam veteran. The motto of the Vietnam Veterans of America is “never again will one generation of vets abandon another.” Jim Cogdill,…
Chapter 457 Restores Vietnam War Era Helicopter
January 24, 2017
Chapter 457 in San Angelo, TX has begun repairing a helicopter that was featured at San Angelo's Vietnam War Memorial. This veteran of the Vietnam War is a rattler helicopter that served American soldiers from…