October 7, 2022
Dave Simmons receives the Bronze Medallion from the Chapel of the Four Chaplains for his work with VVA’s Veterans Against Drugs Program. The ceremony was held on September 18 at the U.S. Coast Guard Chapel…
April 1, 2022
BY DAVE SIMMONS, CHAIR The ninth annual VAD Skating Party was held once again at the Silver Spring Skating Rink near the VVA national office in January. We had the best weather, and we had…
March 29, 2021
BY DAVE SIMMONS, CHAIR The Veterans Against Drugs Committee does not have any Resolutions; however, we would like to share a success story about the message and core values that VAD provides to young people…
April 16, 2018
'Angola Vets Against drugs' is a brief look at the heartbreaking cost of drug and alcohol abuse as seen through the eyes of incarcerated American veterans. Many of the veterans in Louisiana State Penitentiary (also…
March 13, 2018
Veterans Against Drugs hosted their 6th Annual All Skate Free Event near VVA’s National Office in Silver Spring, Maryland. It was a fun event for the entire community, as well as a great opportunity for…
January 18, 2018
Much of the Veterans Against Drugs Committee recent activities are focused on prevention efforts among youth. (more…)
August 7, 2017
West Virginia State Council sponsored a Salsa Social fundraiser in May near the national office in Silver Spring, MD. (more…)
June 22, 2017
Since 2001 Veterans Against Drugs has had a working partnership with the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA). This relationship has helped us showcase the VAD program and receive important and timely information on drug…
February 19, 2016
Silver Spring, MD, where the VVA National Headquarters is located, has suffered for many years with a growth of Drug Abuse and Violence. The Veteran Against Drugs is a VVA Community Service Program.The VAD Task Force…
June 18, 2015
Check out the fun we had at the 2015 All Skate Free Event, hosted by VVA's Veterans Against Drugs program!