by Paul Edelstein | Sep 28, 2024 | Chapter News, Press Releases
Three years ago, Grace Lancaster had a life-changer. She had just spent five days learning the basics of flying, using flight simulators and taking on team challenges at the Space Camp Aviation Challenge at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama....
by admin | Mar 18, 2024 | Chapter News, Press Releases, Vietnam Veterans
Funds to support the pursuit of higher education by descendants of Vietnam War-era veterans got another boost, as the founding organization added $250,000 to the program. The additional funding from Detroit Chapter #9 of the Vietnam Veterans of America brings the...
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 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, 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...
