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  Vietnam Veterans of America - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
VVA is the only such organization chartered by Congress and exclusively dedicated to Vietnam veterans and their families.
VVA aims to campaign on issues important to Vietnam veterans, to create a new identity for this generation of veterans, and to improve public perception of Vietnam veterans.
VVA places great emphasis on coordinating its national activities and programs with the work of its local chapters and state councils and is organized to ensure that victories gained at the national level are implemented locally.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Vietnam_Veterans_of_America   (581 words)

  
 VIETNAM VETERANS of AMERICA, INC., Chapter 820, Bend, Oregon
VVA's goals are to promote and support the full range of issues important to Vietnam veterans, to create a new identity for this generation of veterans, and to change public perception of Vietnam veterans.
VVA holds as its first principle that the organization is measured by deeds and openness as evidence of the core values of justice, integrity, and meaningful achievement.
VVA is governed by a national board of directors and by national officers -- 24 women and men democratically elected by VVA delegates, are sent by their respective chapters to biennial conventions.
mypeoplepc.com /members/jackdiamondback/vietnamveteransofamericaincchapter820bendoregon   (573 words)

  
 Vietnam Veterans of America Foundation - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Vietnam Veterans of America Foundation (VVAF), established in 1980, is a Washington, D.C. based international humanitarian organization that addresses the consequences of war and conflict around the world.
The president and founder of VVAF is Bobby Muller, a former Marine lieutenant and Vietnam veteran.
This idea became the heart of Vietnam Veterans of America Foundation, an international humanitarian organization that addresses the causes, conduct and consequences of war through programs of advocacy and service for victims of conflict around the world.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Vietnam_Veterans_of_America_Foundation   (1165 words)

  
 Welcome Home! Chapter 228 - Vietnam Veterans of America
Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc. is the only national Vietnam Veterans organization congressionally chartered and exclusively dedicated to Vietnam-era veterans and their families.
VVA places great emphasis on coordinating its national activities and programs with the work of its local chapters and state councils and is organized to insure that victories gained at the national level are implemented locally.
VVA's essential purpose is to promote the educational, economic, health, cultural and emotional readjustment of the Vietnam-era veteran to civil life.
www.aclink.org /vva228/homepage.htm   (500 words)

  
 Vietnam Veterans of America - Chapter 20 - Rochester, New York
VVA's goals are to promote and support the full range of issues important to Vietnam-era veterans to create a new identity for this generation of veterans, and to change public perception of Vietnam veterans.
VVA holds as its first principle that the organization is measured by deeds and openness as evidence of the core values of justice, integrity and meaning full achievement and concern for our community.
Vietnam Veterans of America provides veterans service counseling to help with problems regarding V.A. and education benefits and discharge upgrades.
www.vva20.org /donations.thriftstore.donationrequirements.asp?nid=58   (380 words)

  
 Vietnam Veterans of America, Hill 141 Lafayette, LA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Vietnam Veterans of America, Hill 141 Lafayette, LA Vietnam Veterans of America Hill # 141
Vietnam Veterans of America, Acadiana Chapter # 141, is a Nationally chartered, non-profit organization.
We are made up of members of this community who have served their country with dignity during the Vietnam Era.
www.vva141.org   (49 words)

  
 PTSD Support Services - Vietnam Veterans of America Information page
Although it is often associated with Vietnam veterans, it is being increasingly reported in WWII veterans, perhaps as a consequence of publicity surrounding the 50th anniversaries of WWII events.
If you are a Vietnam veteran you should know that in 1981 Congress authorized the VA to provide certain health care services for disabilities which may have been caused by exposure to herbicides.
The Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) is a non-profit, congressionally chartered veterans service organi zation, dedicated to helping Vietnam-era veterans and their families obtain all the benefits and services to which they are entitled.
www.ptsdsupport.net /ptsd2.html   (2827 words)

  
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As the first chartered Pennsylvania chapter of Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc., Delco Chapter 67 was established in 1981 to bring information and services to our area veterans.
Chapter 67 is involved with veteran issues at the local, county and state level.
Chapter 67 and Vietnam Veterans of America are non-profit organizations.
www.vvachapter67.fws1.com   (1510 words)

  
 vvgagent   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The health-care services authorized for veterans whose service in Vietnam can be verified include hospital care, nursing home care, and outpatient care in VA facilities on a pre- or post-hospitalization basis or to eliminate the need for hospitalization.
Vietnam veterans have the same priority for receiving outpatient care as former POWs who are receiving care for nonservice-connected conditions.
Vietnam Veterans of America® (VVA) is a non-profit, congressionally chartered veterans service organization dedicated to helping Vietnam-era veterans and their families obtain all the benefits and services to which they are entitled.
www.vva.org /benefits/vvgagent.htm#diseases   (3405 words)

  
 Vietnam Veterans Of America
Our local VVA Chapter 317 was established in 1987 for Vietnam Era Veterans in the Kansas City area.
Provide emergency relief to veterans, scholarships to children of veterans, assistance to local charities, food for the homeless, support of Stand Downs and a service representative for dealing with the VA.
Vietnam Veterans Of America | Three Decades and A Wake UP | Officers Of Chapter 317 | Photos of Chapter 317 Officers | Calendar for October | World News Page | Directory of Related Links | KCMO Vietnam Memorial Photos | Articles concerning VA Benefits | Application for membership
www.angelfire.com /mo3/vvachapter317   (248 words)

  
 U.S. Newswire : Releases : "Vietnam Veterans of America to Host Dedication..."   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Vietnam Veterans of America will host the dedication of the final element of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the In Memory Plaque, with a candlelight ceremony beginning at 7:30 p.m.
The dedication ceremony commemorates the addition of the congressionally authorized In Memory Plaque to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) is the nation's only congressionally chartered veterans service organization dedicated to the needs of Vietnam-era veterans and their families.
releases.usnewswire.com /GetRelease.asp?id=39563   (295 words)

  
 Vietnam Veterans of America
Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 787 of Tampa, Flori
We are the children, the sons and daughters of young men forever etched in granite on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington.
We are Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 608 located in the Mother lode Foothills of Calaveras County, California.
v.webring.com /hub?ring=vva   (457 words)

  
 :: Society :: Military :: Veterans :: Vietnam War   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The Vietnam War category is a sub category of the Veterans category of the ODP.
American Veterans Traveling Tribute - Dedicated to the ones that lost their lives in the Vietnam War, and to the Missing in Action and Prisoners of War that were left behind.
The Virtual Wall - By the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Fund - In remembrance of the casualties of the Vietnam War.
www.localadsearch.com /Society/Military/Veterans/Vietnam_War   (837 words)

  
 Agent Orange - Vietnam Veterans agent orange information
The ruling means that veterans with CLL who served in Vietnam during the Vietnam War don't have to prove that illness is related to their military service to qualify for Department of Veterans Affairs disability compensation.
Additionally, for more than 20 years, VA has offered special access to medical care to Vietnam veterans with any health problems that may have resulted from Agent Orange exposure, and this decision will ensure higher-priority access to care in the future.
VA also encourages Vietnam veterans who have not done so to request a subscription to Agent Orange Review, VA's free newsletter that will keep them abreast of developments on this issue and other policies and scientific findings in the future.
waroncancer.us /ao/agentorange.html   (581 words)

  
 Vietnam Veterans of America Douglas County   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
We are a group of Vietnam veterans who live in (and around) Douglas County Georgia.
To eliminate discrimination suffered by Vietnam veterans and to develop channels of communication which will assist Vietnam veterans to maximize self-realization and enrichment of their lives and enhance life-fulfillment.
To assist disabled and needy war veterans including, but not limited to, Vietnam veterans and their dependents, and the widows and orphans of deceased veterans.
www.gettingaway.com /VVA.htm   (1460 words)

  
 Vietnam Veterans of America - Chapter 500
The national organization of the Vietnam Veterans of America was granted a congressional charter in 1986 as a non-profit veterans' service organization.
Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc., Chapter 500, is one of many chapters in the nation and was chartered in 1989 as a 501c tax exempt veterans service organization.
This rally took place on the 29th and Veterans, families and friends marched around the Capitol in support of Veterans retaining and gaining the benefits they deservve.
www.norcaltrav.com /vva500.htm   (349 words)

  
 Home Page
The Vietnam Veterans of American San Jacinto Chapter 343 fosters the individual growth and development of Vietnam veterans of the Houston metropolitan area by promoting a positive public image.
Through participation in national, state, community, and chapter activities, we provide information, fellowship, and assistance to veterans and their families with emphasis on helping disadvantaged veterans and to uphold our motto: Pride in service and pride in our organization.
Membership is open to any veteran of the military service of the United States who served on active duty for other than training purposes between 28-Feb-61 and 7-May-75 for in-country Vietnam service or between 5-Aug-64 and 7-May-75 for all others.
www.vva343.org   (201 words)

  
 U.S. Newswire : Releases : "Veterans Left Behind as VA Continues Drastic Cut Backs: VVA"   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
In addition to devastating decreases in the availability of care for veterans that will result from such budget cuts, the VA seems determined to contest even long-standing disability compensation for PTSD from veterans currently receiving VA benefits and health care.
"VVA believes that the "subjectivity" offered to the IG report is a euphemism for poor training and quality control of VA adjudication staff.
Without these resources, veterans will have longer waits to see specialists, much-needed maintenance will be deferred, and medical equipment will not be purchased.
releases.usnewswire.com /GetRelease.asp?id=48100   (349 words)

  
 Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 193 in LeRoy, NY
Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 193 in LeRoy, NY Vietnam Veterans of America
The Vietnam Veterans of America is a not for profit Veterans-Service organization.
We participate is several Parades each year and have erected a Vietnam Veterans Memorial in the
www.vva193.org   (251 words)

  
 VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA CHAPTER 77
The Vietnam Veterans of America is the newest Veterans organization to be awarded a Congressional Charter.We are the first to be so recognized since the Korean War.As Chapter 77 (Western New York) of the V V A we welcome Vietnam era veterans and other interested persons to join us.
Our Mailing address is Vietnam Veterans of America Inc. Chapter 77 Inc. 57 Main St, Tonawanda, NY 14150 V V A maintains a service office to represent veterans and their families on claims, benefits, and related entitlement.
Veterans Memorial on Veterans Day, Memorial Day and holds an annual vigil over the 4th of July holiday weekend.
www.vva77.org   (700 words)

  
 Alabama   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 301 Tuscaloosa Alabama
Deliveries were made by our fine and dedicated 301 veterans to the area served by the Tuscaloosa HVAC area of coverage and responsibility.
We thank Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 301 for its generous donation to our Medical Center.
alabamavva.tripod.com /chapt301.html   (440 words)

  
 VIETNAM VETERANS HOME PAGE   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
To honor Vietnam Veterans, living and dead, who served their country on either side of the conflict.
To provide an interactive, on-line forum for Vietnam Veterans and their families and friends to exchange information, stories, poems, songs, art, pictures, and experiences in any publishable form.
The motivation in creating and publishing this WWW Page is to provide a dynamic, multimedia-based "chronology" of the Vietnam Warand its aftermath as seen through the eyes of Veterans, their families, and their friends.
grunt.space.swri.edu   (430 words)

  
 Vietnam Veterans Against the War (VVAW)
Viet Nam Veterans Against the War was founded in 1967 and, at the height of its effectiveness in the late 1960s, claimed over 40,000 members.
Both groups were quickly overshadowed by the newer Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) founded in 1978 by Robert Muller, which is currently the largest Vietnam veterans organization.
Since the late 1980s, VVA has itself split into two organizations--the Vietnam Veterans of America Foundation was started by Muller when he departed Vietnam Veterans of America.
lists.village.virginia.edu /sixties/HTML_docs/Resources/Primary/Winter_Soldier/VVAW_entry.html   (434 words)

  
 HALE CHAPTER #882 VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA
VVA- Membership is open to U.S. armed forces veterans who served on active duty (for other than training purposes) in the Republic of Vietnam between February 28, 1961 and May 7, 1975, or in any active duty location between August 5, 1964 and May 7, 1975.
Although we are governed by a National Constitution and have reporting requirements, we act as an individual veterans service organization within our community.
VVA and AVVA members attend the same meeting, we do not meet separately.
www.halemichigan.net /vva/vva.html   (251 words)

  
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Chapter 53 of the Vietnam Veterans of America is a dynamic organization, whose members take pride in its accomplishments as a Unit.
If you, like many Vietnam Veterans, left that country with the nagging feeling that you were leaving a job unfinished, maybe you should consider joining us in tackling another job that will never be finished...
The Vietnam Veterans Moving Wall will be in Moreno Valley/Riverside this month from April 27th through May 1st., at the March AFB Museum situated across the I-215 freeway from the Riverside National Cemetery.
www.vva53.us   (714 words)

  
 Vietnam Veterans of America - Chapter 510 Vietnam Veterans of America - Chapter 510
Vietnam Veterans of America - Chapter 510 Vietnam Veterans of America - Chapter 510
The date for our Annual St. Patrick's Day party at the East Orange, NJ Veterans Administration Hospital is rapidly approaching.
It is sad that we cannot have a forum for veterans and supporters without being subject to useless, obscene, annoying, and unwanted attacks!
www.vva510.org   (301 words)

  
 Veterans Service Organizations of
Letters from veteran's, from the sons and daughters of the killed and missing, from wives, from Australia, from Vietnamese-Americans, from the Air Force, Army, Navy, and Marines.
Vietnam Veterans Newsletter "The newsletter "NamVet" is available to Vietnam War Veterans by electronic mail.
The Vietnam Dog Handlers Association is dedicated recognizing both the contributions and sacrifices War Dogs and their Handlers have made while serving in our Nation's armed forces.
www.gemusa.com /vec/vsovva.htm   (887 words)

  
 Vietnam Veterans of America, Tuolumne County Chapter 391
Vietnam Veterans of America, Tuolumne County Chapter 391
This site is a work in progress and we plan to add new material from time-to-time to not only update existing information, but also to expand and enhance the site.
This is the official web site of Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 391 in Sonora, California, the second largest Chapter in the State.
www.vietnamveterans391.org   (214 words)

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