by Paul Edelstein | Jun 24, 2025 | Press Releases, Vietnam Veterans
A new exhibition at the Detroit Historical Museum is shining a light on the history, sacrifice, and continued service of the Vietnam Veterans of America Detroit Chapter #9, the first VVA chapter in Michigan. Titled “Welcome Home: Vietnam Veterans of America Detroit...
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 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 | 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 admin | Jul 30, 2022 | Chapter News, Partnerships, Press Releases, Vietnam Veterans
A program to partner service dogs with veterans to help combat depression and other mental health challenges just got a boost from Detroit Chapter #9 of the Vietnam Veterans of America. VVA#9 agreed to donate $25,000 to the National Guard Association of Michigan...
