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Chapter 542 Receives Kindness in Pennsylvania

April 21, 2017

A few members of Chapter 542 of Harrisburg, PA were on the receiving end of acts of kindness from two businesses in Phoenixville, PA. (more…)

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Chapter 542

2016 Was Busy for Chapter 542

March 21, 2017

For Michael J Novosel Capital Area Chapter 542 in Harrisburg, PA 2016 was another busy year. Membership grew by nearly 8 percent to more than 230, along with more than 80 AVVA members. Chapter 542…

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Colors for Gold Star Mothers

Chapter 67 Honors Gold Star Mothers

January 11, 2017

Delaware County, PA, Chapter 67’s Honor Guard took part in the annual Gold Star Mother’s Day ceremony on Sunday, September 25, at Arlington National Cemetery. George Brown, Jack Mitch, Mike Houlihan, Bill Pyle, and Ray…

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County Fair

Chapter 1032 Features Veterans at County Fair

December 12, 2016

White Rose Chapter 1032 of York, PA , presented a large Veterans Welcome Center tent for the third consecutive year at the York County Fair. The chapter displayed a large world map and encouraged veterans…

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Party National Convention

Chapter 67 Distributed VVA Information at Democratic National Convention

December 9, 2016

In July, Chapter 67 members in Delaware County, PA displayed an information table at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. Chapter members Mike Houlihan, Wayne Lamond, Dave Tatum, Ray Stankus, and Marsha Four, VVA Vice…

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Duck Race

Chapter 862 Waddles Into Annual Duck Race

November 3, 2016

The annual VVA Beaver County, PA, Chapter 862 Duck Race took place in August during the Hookstown Fair. Chapter members sold more than two thousand $5 tickets, and two thousand rubber ducks sailed down the…

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Bagpiper at Memorial

Chapter 565 Marks 20th Anniversary of Memorial

October 7, 2016

In Pottstown, PA, Chapter 565 celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Pottstown Vietnam Memorial recently. The ceremony featured keynote speaker Navy Capt. Robert Boyce. There were also remarks by State Sen. Bob Mensch, State Reps.…

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POW/MIA Wood Flag

POW/MIA Chair Installed in Norristown

September 20, 2016

Chapter 349 and the local chapter of the Disabled American Veterans in Norristown, PA dedicated a POW/MIA ‘honor chair’ to Montgomery County. Members of both veteran organizations participated in a POW/MIA Day ceremony at the…

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South Penn Street Bridge

Bridge Dedicated to Black Veterans in York

September 15, 2016

York, PA is dedicating the South Penn Street Bridge to it's county's black veterans. The bridge dedication resonates especially with Charles Moye Jr., a black Vietnam veteran. During the war, Moye struggled during his service,…

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Pottstown Memorial Park

Chapter 565 Hosts First Annual Community Day

August 22, 2016

The Pottstown Keystone Chapter 565 sponsored its inaugural Pottstown Veterans Community Day at Memorial Park in Pottstown, PA . The day opened with a ceremony honoring all the veterans present, including veterans from World War…

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