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Chapter 920 Buries Vet With No Next of Kin

April 11, 2019

Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 920 recently helped inter A Vietnam-era veteran who died in a Plano, Texas, hospital with no apparent next of kin. James Wesley Mount, 78, died last month after spending several years…

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Chapter 944 Joins Congressman’s Advisory Committee

April 10, 2019

Representatives of Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 944 in Utica, N.Y., recently participated in the first meeting of U.S. Congressman Anthony Brindisi's (D-N.Y.) Veterans Advisory Council. A member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, Brindisi presented a…

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Chapter 720 Stages ‘Welcome Home’ Day

April 10, 2019

Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 720 in Bucktail, Pa., staged a “Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day” on March 30, its eighth to invite veterans and their families to enjoy a buffet meal, music and fellowship. Close to 100 veterans…

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Chapter 47 Welcomes Veterans Home

April 9, 2019

Vietnam Veterans of America Inland Empire Chapter 47 in Indio, Calif., organized a Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day on March 30 at Riverside National Cemetery. Recognizing all veterans, the morning event featured speeches, patriotic music and a…

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Chapter 957 Holds National Vietnam Veterans Day Event

April 8, 2019

Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 957 in Williamsburg, Va., held a National Vietnam War Veterans Day ceremony on March 29 to commemorate and recognize all area Vietnam War veterans. Open to the public, the event was…

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Chapter 203 Holds Vietnam Veterans Appreciation Day

April 5, 2019

Vietnam Veterans of America Chief John Ross Chapter 203 in Chattanooga, Tenn., sponsored a Vietnam Veterans Appreciation Day with the Hamilton County Government, the NSDAR and the Chattanooga National Cemetery on March 27. The ceremony paid…

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Chapter 106 Receives Donation From Empower Coalition

April 4, 2019

The Empower Coalition, a nonprofit dedicated to improving lives in the greater Tucson, Ariz., area, recently awarded $140,000 in donations to local nonprofits that assist military veterans such as Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 106. Much of…

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Chapter 317 Recognizes Blue Springs Mayor, Wife

April 3, 2019

Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 317 and Mayor Pro Tem Susan Culpepper recognized Blue Springs, Missouri, Mayor Carson Ross and First Lady Eloise Ross for their devotion to the community March 18 during a City Council meeting. Mayor…

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Chapter 870 Hosts Moving Wall

April 2, 2019

Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 870 in Schulenburg, Texas, will host the American Veterans Traveling Tribute or Moving Wall this weekend. The 4/5 scale replica of the Vietnam Memorial in Washington, D.C., lists the more…

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Chapter 1105 Observes Vietnam Veterans Day

April 1, 2019

Vietnam Veterans of America Sussex County Chapter 1105 held a National Vietnam Veterans Day an event in Georgetown, Del., March 29 to honor the 124 state residents who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in…

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