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 | 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...
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...
