Vietnam Veterans of America [VVA] was founded in 1978. It's Congressional Charter was  granted in 1986,
and it remains the only veteran's service organization exclusively dedicated to Vietnam-era veterans who served
in uniform during the nation's longest and most divisive war and their families.

VVA is organized as a not-for-profit corporation and is tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(19)
of the Internal Revenue Code.
    As the leading Vietnam veterans advocate. VVA provides assistance in securing benefits   from the Department
    of Veterans Affairs through the  VVA  Accredited  Veterans  Service Representatives.  VVA also plays an active
    role in government relations advocacy at the federal and state levels to improve benefits and services available to
    our nation's veterans.
Over 55,000 Individual Members
47 state councils
651 local chapters
  • WE, the veterans of the war in Vietnam, who embraced through sacrifices and service to country the   most
    fundamental and cherished bonds of our democracy, reaffirm that commitment ot spirit and ideals, accepting it
    as the solemn responsibility of our survival, to bear the burden of what has  been, so that tragedy once endured
    can never be forgotten.

  • AND, so do we resolve that the true measure of our worth as citizens, as veterans, and as patriots be  found in
    our willingness to draw from and abide by these strengths and convictions born of heritage     and experience.

  • TO HOLD that a sacred and binding contract exists between governors and governed; with the later recognizing
    an obligation of compulsory foreign or domestic service equitably shared by all, and the former morally obligated
    to implement foreign and domestic policies that are clear, consistent, and reflective of the will of the people.

  • TO HOLD, further that the contract extended obligatory service with the Nation bound whenever and  wherever
    appropriate to the prompt delivery of compensation to individuals or survivors in direct proportion to sacrifice
    and service rendered.

  • TO HONOR with dignity the sacred memory of the war dead, and so in dignity, insure that the lasting legacy of the
    fallen is responsibility toward, not exploitation of their sacrifice.

  • TO STAND for cooperation, dialogue, and friendship among the nations of the world community with full respect
    and support of those principles central to our national life.
What does VVA Offer You
  • Aggressively advocate on issues important to veterans
  • Seek full access to quality health care for veterans
  • Identify the full range of disabling injuries & illnesses incurred during military service
  • Hold government agencies accountable for following laws mandating veterans health care which involves     
    hard-hitting work on Capitol Hill & in Austin
  • Seek the fullest possible accounting of America"s POW/MIAs
  • Support the next generation of America"s war veterans
  • Community involvement and networking
  • Programs targeted to help veterans & their families
  • Free VVA representation in VA Claims cases
  • VVA informational and self-help guides
  • An award-winning National Magazine (The Veteran)
  • An award-winning State Newspaper (The Texas Vietnam Veterans News)(2000-2002 & 2003 "VVA State
    Newspaper of the Year")
  • Membership is open to anyone who served on active duty in the U.S.  Armed Forces between Feb. 28, 1961and
    May 7, 1975 (In-Country) OR between August 5, 1964 and May 7, 1975 (For Vietnam-era veterans).                   A
    Copy of your DD-214 is required for membership
  • All those who are non Vietnam-era veterans and share our concerns are invited to join as Associates of Vietnam
    Veterans of America [AVVA].  (AVVA is a national non-profit membership service organization a 501(c)(4) tax-
    exempt organization under the Internal Revenue Code, working independently through the VVA State Councils
    and the 630 local VVA Chapters. AVVA supports the needs of veterans, their families, and their communities.   
President
John Rowan
8605 Cameron Street - Ste 400
Silver Springs, MD 20910
Phone: 800-VVA-1316
E-mail:jrowan@vva.org
Vice President
Jack Devine
8605 Cameron Street - Ste 400
Silver Springs, MD 20910
Phone: 800-VVA-1316
E-mail: jdevine@vva.org
Secretary
Barry Hagge
8605 Cameron Street - Ste 400
Silver Springs, MD 20910
Phone: 800-VVA-1316
E-mail: bhagge@vva.org
Treasurer
Alan Cook
8605 Cameron Street - Ste 400
Silver Springs, MD 20910
Phone: 800-VVA-1316
E-mail: acook@vva.org
Pat Bessigano
Indiana

Tony Catapano
North Carolina

Marsha Four
Pennsylvania

Alan Gibson
Missouri

Joe Jenkins
Louisiana

John Margowski
Wisconsin

Michael Marks
Arizona

Dan Stenvold
North Dakota

Patrick Welch
New York

Gerald Yamamoto
California
    Region I - Albert Cummings
(Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont,
Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut)

Region 2- Fred Elliott
(New York, Pennslvania, New Jersey, Delaware)

Region 3 - Bruce Whitaker
(West Virginia, Virgina, North Carolina,
South Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee, Maryland,
District of Columbia)

Region 4 - Carol Schetrompf
(Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi,
Puerto Rico, Virgin, Islands)

Region 5 - Tom Meinhardt
(Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois)

Region 6 - Steve House
(Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska,
 South Dakota, North Dakota, Wisconsin)

Region 7 - Allen Manuel
(Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma)

Region 8 - John Newman
(Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, Oregon,
Washington, Alaska

Region 9 - Dick Southern
(Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, California,
Hawaii, Nevada, Utah, Guam, Philippines
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    AND TEXAS VVA MEMBERS. THE
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