Press Releases

March 13, 2024

VVA National President Jack McManus Testifies Before Joint House and Senate Veterans Affairs Committee

(Washington, D.C) – Vietnam Veterans of America National President Jack McManus presented VVA’s 2024 legislative priorities and policy initiatives on March 13, 2024, before the joint hearing of the House and Senate Veterans' Affairs Committees.

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November 16, 2023

VVA Celebrates the Enactment of the Korean American VALOR Act

(Washington, D.C) – “The enactment of the Korean American VALOR Act is a significant step toward rectifying the inequity in care for those who fought alongside us in Vietnam,” said Jack McManus, National President, Vietnam…

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September 28, 2023

VVA Calls for Swift Passage of Elizabeth Dole Home Care Act

(Washington, D.C) – “The Elizabeth Dole Home Care Act (H.R. 542 & S. 141) offers the first light at the end of a long tunnel for elderly veterans and their caregivers,” said Jack McManus, National…

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September 27, 2023

VVA Chapter 671 Sponsors Agent Orange Town Hall Meeting in Savannah

(Washington, D.C) – Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 671 is holding an Agent Orange Town Hall Meeting on Saturday, September 30, 3 pm – 5 pm, at Savannah Technical College, Ekberg Auditorium. Vietnam, Thailand, and Blue…

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August 14, 2023

VVA National President Jack McManus Reelected to Second Term; VVA Reaffirms Commitment to Seeking Justice for All Veterans

(Washington, D.C) – Jack McManus was reelected to serve as National President of Vietnam Veterans of America at the organization’s 21st National Convention, held in Orlando, Florida. “In keeping with VVA’s founding principle, ‘Never again will…

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July 11, 2023

Vietnam Veterans of America to Hold 21st National Convention in Orlando

(Washington, D.C) – Vietnam Veterans of America will hold its 21st biennial National Convention August 8-12, 2023, at the Rosen Centre Hotel, located at 9840 International Drive. “We’re excited to be in Orlando for what…

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July 10, 2023

VVA Announces Appointment of Managing Director A. Phillip Waite

(Washington, D.C) – “Vietnam Veterans of America is very pleased to announce that Col. A. Phillip Waite, U.S. Air Force (Ret.), has joined our team as the new Managing Director of VVA,” said Jack McManus,…

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March 2, 2023

VVA National President Jack McManus Testifies Before Joint House and Senate Veterans Affairs Committee

(Washington, D.C) – Vietnam Veterans of America National President Jack McManus presented VVA’s 2023 legislative priorities and policy initiatives on March 1, 2023, before the joint hearing of the House and Senate Veterans' Affairs Committees.…

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February 21, 2023

VVA Launches Campaign Addressing Aging Veterans’ Healthcare

(Washington, D.C.) – “As of 2022, more than 5 million additional veterans may be eligible to enter the Veteran Health Administration healthcare system because of the PACT Act, undoubtedly putting intense stress on an already…

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February 9, 2023

Vietnam Veterans of America Bids Farewell to the National League of Families, Stands With the Families of the Missing

(Washington, D.C.) – “Since its charter in 1970, the National League of POW/MIA Families has been an indominable force in its determination to achieve the return of all Prisoners of Wars, the fullest possible accounting…

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