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Public Affairs Committee Update September/October 2022

September 26, 2022

BY DENNIS HOWLAND, CHAIR In our Public Affairs Committee meetings I’ve said many times that am a firm believer that Public Affairs and community involvement have a direct impact on nearly every part of our…

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Isabel Duran’s Painting ‘Vietnam’ Honors Her Brothers Who Served

September 25, 2022

Isabel Duran's two brothers, David and Ignacio Duran, served in the Vietnam War with distinction.  David Duran received a Silver Star, a Bronze Star, and 5 Purple Hearts during his tours of duty. Ignacio Duran…

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Rest in Peace George Claxton

August 26, 2022

GEORGE CLAXTON April 4, 1943-August 22, 2022 Within the veteran community, George Claxton was known admirably as “Mr. Agent Orange.” George Laughton Claxton died Monday August 22, 2022, in Sandusky, Michigan, after a lengthy illness.…

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Dr. Thomas Hall Recognized for Contributions to Mental Health Communities Nationwide

August 25, 2022

Dr. Tom Hall, Chair of the VVA PTSD/Substance Abuse Committee, was recently honored with the dedication of a house in his name. The Dr. Thomas Hall House at Benilde Hall in Kansas City, Missouri, will…

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Public Affairs Committee Update July/August 2022

August 11, 2022

BY DENNIS HOWLAND, CHAIR It’s been a very hot summer. However, it is heartening that despite the weather every opportunity has been taken to keep the VVA banner visible throughout our chapter community activities. Thank…

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Parkinson’s Disease Research, Education, and Clinical Centers

July 1, 2022

The VA recently established six Parkinson’s Disease Research, Education, and Clinical Centers or “PADRECCs.” Each PADRECC delivers state-of-the-art clinical care, conducts innovative research, and offers outreach and educational programs to all veterans currently enrolled in…

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Honor Guard of Baltimore Chapter 451 & Honor Guard of Baltimore Ravens

Public Affairs Committee Update May/June 2022

June 5, 2022

BY DENNIS HOWLAND, CHAIR I want to thank everyone who participated in the planning and support of the VVA-hosted March 29 observance of Vietnam War Veterans Day at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.:…

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Jewish Americans in Military Service During Vietnam Exhibit in D.C.

June 5, 2022

“Jewish Americans in Military Service in Vietnam” is the title of a new exhibit that opened May 5 at the National Museum of American Jewish Military History at the headquarters of Jewish War Veterans of…

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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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