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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.

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's mission is to promote and support the full range of issues important to all veterans, to create a new identity for this generation of veterans, and to change public perception of Vietnam veterans.

Nov 3, 2024 · (Washington, D.C.) — “It is with heavy heart that we share the news of the passing of Vietnam Veterans of America founding member General George B. Price,” said VVA National President Jack McManus. “Within the… Read More »

A new, expanded website for the government’s official 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War Commemmoration has just gone live. Two years ago, Congress enacted a law authorizing the Secretary of Defense to conduct a program to commemorate the 50th anniversary of …

On March 29, 2024, at the Main Exchange, we are honoring National Vietnam War Veterans Day and recognizing our Vietnam veterans and their families who served in the Vietnam War for their service and sacrifice on behalf of our nation.

NVVLS findings confirm the NVVRS finding that the majority of Vietnam theater veterans are mentally and physically healthy four or more decades after their warzone service. However, we also found that a significant number are suffering from persistent and chronic PTSD symptoms related to their experiences in the war.

Dec 30, 2024 · (Washington, D.C.) — “Vietnam Veterans of America commends Congress on the final passage of the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act on December 16, 2024,” said Jack McManus, VVA National… Read More »

Award-Winning Doc ‘Just Like Me’ on PBS on Veterans Day. November 10, 2023. VVA member Ron Osgood’s Emmy-winning documentary, Just Like Me: The Vietnam War/The American War, a film that weaves together the stories of Americans and Vietnamese who took part in the war, will be broadcast by many PBS… Read More »