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VVA National History

Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) is the only national Vietnam veterans organization congressionally chartered and exclusively dedicated to Vietnam-era veterans and their families.

By the late 1970s, it was clear the established veterans groups had failed to make a priority of the issues of concern to Vietnam veterans. As a result, a vacuum existed within the nation’s legislative and public agenda. In January 1978, a small group of Vietnam veteran activists came to Washington, D.C., searching for allies to support the creation of an advocacy organization devoted exclusively to the needs of Vietnam veterans. VVA, initially known as the Council of Vietnam Veterans, began its work. At the end of its first year of operation in 1979, the total assets were $46,506.

Council members believed that if the nation’s attention was focused on the specific needs of Vietnam veterans, a grateful nation would quickly take remedial steps. However, despite persuasive arguments before Congress, which were amplified by highly supportive editorials printed in many leading American newspapers, they failed to win even a single legislative victory to bring new and needed programs into creation to help Vietnam veterans and their families.  READ MORE ...  .

VVA Chapter 966

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Sam Ransdell Burney Hardware owner is presented flag by Mike Pusillo, VVA Chapter 966, West End, NC.  Read More ...  .

Mike Pusillo presents the VVA Chapter 966 plaque and coin to the newest Eagle Scout.

Wall Of Honor Memorial Classic Golf Tournament Prize Winners Ed Hill Memorial Classic Golf.  The Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 966 golf entry at the Seven Lakes “Wall of Honor Memorial Golf classic” take home first prize of a Deep-Sea Fishing Trip.  Congratulations to our brothers in arms – Way to Go Chapter 966.

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Mike Pusillo presents the VVA Chapter 966 plaque and coin to the newest Eagle Scout. Jacob Blackmore

Every year Veterans place flags on the graves of veterans who have gone on before us.  This is National effort of veteran groups all across America.

VVA Chapter 966 prepares for their field of Honor Celebration by placing 500 flags in the field by the Seven Lakes Fire Station.   On Sunday, The Chapter Honors veterans living and who have passed to include the service of our War Dogs.  The Field of Honor Flags will remain flying through Veterans Day.

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