by Paul Edelstein | Mar 31, 2023 | Chapter News, Community Outreach, Partnerships, Vietnam Veterans
On March 29, 2023, National Vietnam War Veterans Day, VVA Detroit Chapter 9 and its AVVA held a special event to honor of a 100 year old World War II veteran. The event, held in conjunction with VFW Post 6691 in Fraser, was attended by Mark Hackel, the Macomb County...
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...
