Press Releases
July 2, 2019
Vietnam Veterans of America 19th National Convention Opening Event: Wreath Laying at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Spokane
(Washington, D.C.)--The first formal event of Vietnam Veterans of America’s biennial 19th National Convention in Spokane, Washington, will take place on Tuesday afternoon, July 16, at 2:30 p.m., when VVA’s national officers will lay a…
June 5, 2019
Victory at Last for Blue Water Navy Veterans: Department of Justice Drops Procopio Decision Appeal
(Washington, DC)—“Vietnam Veterans of America applauds the decision by the Department of Justice to drop its appeal of the federal court decision overturning Hass vs Peake and finding Blue Water Navy Vietnam veterans to be…
May 14, 2019
VVA Applauds House Veterans Affairs Leadership for Introduction of H.R. 299, Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019
(Washington, D.C.) -- “On the eve of the House vote on H.R. 299, the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019, VVA applauds Veterans Affairs Chair Mark Takano (D-CA) and Ranking Member Dr. Phil…
March 21, 2019
VVA to President Trump: Help us Heal our Nation
Statement by Vietnam Veterans of America National President John Rowan: On the eve of Vietnam Veterans Day, March 29, we are chagrined by the President’s inability to let a fellow Vietnam veteran rest in peace.…
March 14, 2019
Wounded Warrior Project Announces Support for TAPS and Vietnam Veterans of America
Washington, D.C.) – Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) announces a grant and collaborative partnership with Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) and Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) to raise awareness and collect data on the impact of…
March 12, 2019
VVA Calls for Swift Passage of the Never Forget the Heroes Act, Long-term Funding of 911 Victim Compensation Fund
(Washington, D.C.)— “Vietnam Veterans of America calls for the swift passage of the Never Forget the Heroes Act, which would fully fund the September 11 Victim Compensation Fund through 2090,” said John Rowan, VVA National…
March 6, 2019
VVA National President/CEO Testifies Before Joint House and Senate Veterans Affairs Committee
(Washington, D.C.)-- Vietnam Veterans of America National President/CEO, John Rowan, will present VVA’s 2019 legislative priorities and policy initiatives before the joint hearing of the House and Senate Veterans' Affairs Committees. Joining VVA at the…
February 6, 2019
Alfred Procopio, Jr., v. Robert Wilkie: What Does This Mean for You?
(Washington, D.C.)--On January 29, in a 9-2 decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled in favor of the veteran in Alfred Procopio, Jr., v. Robert Wilkie, finding the intent of Congress…
January 16, 2019
VVA, Veterans Organizations Stand United in Call to End Shutdown
(Washington, D.C.)—“Many veterans choose to continue to serve their country after life in the military by joining the federal workforce,” said John Rowan, president of Vietnam Veterans of America. “This is the first time in…
December 20, 2018
VVA Lambasts the Two Senators and the VA for Killing the “Blue Water Navy” Bill
(Washington, D.C.) -- “Despite the science and despite the support from both Republicans and Democrats in both houses of Congress, obstruction by two Senators, Mike Enzi (R-WY), and Mike Lee (R-UT), the Senate was prevented…