by Paul Edelstein | Mar 27, 2023 | Chapter News, Press Releases
A 100-year-old World War II veteran will be honored this month for his military service and longevity. Mike Aleo, born August 27, 1922, will be feted on March 29, 2023 – National Vietnam War Veterans Day. The 1 p.m. celebrationwill be held at the VFW Post 6691, 17075...
by Paul Edelstein | Mar 26, 2023 | Chapter News, Community Outreach, Partnerships
Vietnam Veterans of America Detroit Chapter 9 recently made a contribution to the League of POW/MIA Families to assist in the efforts of locating and identifying missing American personnel from all wars. The League of POW/MIA Families is a non-profit organization that...
by Paul Edelstein | Mar 22, 2023 | Chapter News, Press Releases
An organization dedicated to assisting military veterans facing hardships got a $30,000 boost from a peer agency to help its efforts. Detroit Chapter #9 of the Vietnam Veterans of America donated $30,000 to the Fallen and Wounded Soldier’s Fund (FWSF). The donation is...
by Paul Edelstein | Feb 13, 2023 | In memoriam
September 10, 1947 – December 1, 2022 George G. Sheppard III, 75, passed away on December 1, 2022 in the hospital near his home in Hudson, Florida. He is survived by his step-sister Tweety and cousins Mike Rankin and Shelly Kerr. He was pre-deceased by his...
by Paul Edelstein | Sep 14, 2022 | Chapter News, Community Outreach, Partnerships
Tickets are now available for the second annual Michigan Military & Veterans Gala to be held on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, at the Lansing Center in downtown Lansing! This formal event is designed to celebrate Michigan’s Service Members and Veterans and is held...