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Local Police Replace Chapter 154’s Generator
February 4, 2019
Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 154 accepted a new generator from the Clinton Township (Mich.) police, replacing the one stolen with the chapter's pickup truck and trailer on Christmas Day. Unionized police and command officers chipped in on…
Moving Wall Heads to Mississippi
October 18, 2018
Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1057 in Brandon, Miss., has partnered with the Flora Car Show to host the Traveling Wall, an 80 percent replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. An honor escort will…
Chapter 203 Educates Public on Vietnam Memorials
May 16, 2017
Chapter 203 held a community awareness event in Kimball, TN in late April. (more…)
Traveling Memorial Inspires Mix of Emotions in Tennessee
August 16, 2016
Flags lined either side of the memorial. Names of the fallen were etched on a black background. At the base of the wall, memorabilia from the Vietnam War and medals of soldiers were displayed. Styled…
Chapter 109 Honored at Jackson County Fair
August 12, 2016
Instead of being honored for their service, people welcomed Vietnam War veterans home after the war by spitting at them and calling them "baby killers, " said Bob Wilkinson, president of Jackson (MI) 's Vietnam…
Facing the Wall
February 18, 2016
The throbbing roar of fifty motorcycles announced the motorcade. Most of the riders had longish hair, beards, and mustaches. This gray brigade seemed serious, proud, and glad the trip was over. They had been in…