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Dave Simmons receives the Bronze Medallion from the Chapel of the Four Chaplains
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…
Veterans Against Drugs Committee Update March/April 2022
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…
Veterans Against Drugs Committee Update March/April 2021
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…
Veterans Against Drugs Committee Update November/December 2017
January 18, 2018
Much of the Veterans Against Drugs Committee recent activities are focused on prevention efforts among youth. (more…)
WV State Council Fundraises with Salsa
August 7, 2017
West Virginia State Council sponsored a Salsa Social fundraiser in May near the national office in Silver Spring, MD. (more…)
VAD in the Local and National Communities
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…
Artilleryman Overcame Drug Use and PTSD
September 8, 2016
Pfc. Ron Sales graduated from the then William Hooper Councill High School in Huntsville, AL in 1966. He left Alabama A&M University in February 1967 and went to live with his uncle in Los Angeles.…
Veterans Against Drugs Ice Skating Event
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…