by Paul Edelstein | Sep 14, 2022 | Chapter News, Partnerships, Press Releases, Vietnam Veterans
Vietnam veteran Richard White has been honored for his tireless efforts in establishing more than a half dozen scholarship and assistance programs for students in Detroit and across the state. White received the recognition at a Salute to Warriors event put on by...
by Paul Edelstein | Aug 4, 2022 | Chapter News, Community Outreach, Press Releases, Scholarships, Vietnam Veterans
Five Detroit students have won unique $2,500 scholarships thanks to a partnership between Detroit Chapter #9 of the Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA9) and the Detroit Public Schools Foundation. The VVA9, in service in the Detroit area for four decades, donated $12,500...
by Paul Edelstein | Jul 31, 2022 | Uncategorized
Richard White was recently honored during the 5th Annual Salute Our Warriors Fundraising Event for his tireless efforts in establishing numerous scholarships and assistance programs for Detroit High School students and descendants of Michigan Marines. Mr. White was...
by Paul Edelstein | Jun 28, 2022 | Chapter News, Partnerships, Press Releases, Scholarships
Thirty-six graduating high school seniors received some help entering the skilled trades, thanks to a collaboration between a local veterans group, a major corporation and a large trade group. Detroit Chapter #9 of the Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA9) will provided...
by Paul Edelstein | Feb 24, 2022 | Chapter News
Eligible military veterans seeking a commercial driver’s license (CDL) in Michigan no longer are required to take the driving skills test under a new law that adds to a growing list of employment benefits for veterans in the state. Under the “Even Exchange” law,...