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TIGER’S NIGHT OUT WITH CHAPTER 9, FAMILY & FRIENDS
What a great TURNOUT of Chapter Members and their families starting at the Masonic! Thanks Gudrun for the food! Loved the chicken! Thank you Irene for organizing all those tickets! Thanks for everyone who came to the game even if our team didn't do so...
VAAM – NIGHT OF COMPASSION FUNDRAISER AT MRCC BANQUET & CONVENTION CENTER IN WARREN, MI
The evening started at 7 pm and filled up shortly after this picture. Center stage were guest speakers, musicians, and words of recognition. Most of the ceremony was in Vietnamese. Chapter 9 was recognized and thanked for our support to the Vietnamese community and...
CHANDLER PARK ACADEMY RECEIVES AWARDS FROM VVA9
Paul Palazzolo and Richard White from Vietnam Veterans Detroit Chapter 9 presented plaques of appreciation to faculty Art Instructor Pappas and Senior Army Instructor SGM Covington for their generous support making the Veteran's Day Parade Float with cadets for VVA9.
VVA9 PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS
In our little corner of Woodward and Temple, the VVA9 Parking lot has added some flowers to compliment the murals that still exist on our old building. Hope everyone enjoys them!
BRODHEAD ASSOCIATION MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE
Saturday, May 25, 2019Brodhead Armory, 7600 E. Jefferson Ave Detroit 48214Sign-in: 9:30am Program: 10:00am–11:00am CommencementIntroductionsParade the ColorsInvocationModerator RemarksGuest Speaker SaluteSecure the ColorsConclusion For more information, contact Jim...
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY FLAG PLACEMENT AT GREAT LAKES NATIONAL CEMETERY
ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY FLAG PLACEMENTFriday, May 24, 2019 5:00 p.m. Great Lakes National Cemetery 4300 Belford Road Holly, MichiganHosted by Great Lakes National Cemetery Advisory Council Holy VFW Post 5587 Holly VFW Auxiliary All veterans and the public are encouraged...
DEDICATION CEREMONY FOR THE 1ST BATTALION, 24TH MARINE REGIMENT MEMORIAL
On Sunday, May 26, 2019 the dedication ceremony for the 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment Memorial will take place at the Chesterfield Township Parks and Recreation site located at 47275 Sugarbush Rd. Chesterfield Twp. 48047. The ceremony starts at 2pm. After...
VETERANS NIGHT COMERICA PARK JUNE 25
JROTC INSTRUCTOR FAREWELL LUNCHEON 2019
BRODHEAD CLEANUP AND MEMORIAL DAY – RESPECTFULLY REQUEST YOUR PRESENCE, AND PLEASE CIRCULATE.
Everyone appreciates the efforts to cleanup Brodhead for the Memorial Day event. I say everyone since may people came by to express their appreciation, especially from across the street and from the former Army Barracks – next to Brodhead, and now...
VETERANS COULD HELP BUILD A BETTER DETROIT
As Detroit moves along its path for renewal and enlightenment, making the most of our newfound cool status requires that we be ready to handle the growth. Yet a recent study by the Associated General Contractors of America cites a potential labor shortage that could...
FREE DENTAL CARE FOR VETERANS
Aspen Dental dentists and teams will once again be providing free dental care to veterans nationwide on June 8. For the sixth year, nearly 500 Aspen Dental offices nationwide will open their doors to serve veterans in their local communities as part of their...
VETERAN’S SCHOLARSHIP CEREMONY
Today was the day that apprenticeships were announced at the A. Philip Randolph Career Technical Center. Additionally, Nechole Drake McClendon, from the Detroit Public Schools Foundation, and I presented VVA9’s $2,500 scholarship award to DeShawn Durr. He’s a...
DETROIT ADVOCATE FOR VETERANS TO BE AMONG FIRST IN HALL OF HONOR
Keith King has done so much over the last 40 years to help individuals who served their country that the short summary version of his biography is still six pages long. A Vietnam veteran, King helped found Chapter 9, one of the earliest and largest affiliates of the...
VFW BLUE WATER NAVY VET WINS FEDERAL APPEALS COURT RULING – COURT OF LAW NOW JOINS COURT OF PUBLIC OPINION
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit reversed a decade-old ruling yesterday that potentially paves the way for the return of earned disability benefits for some 90,000 so-called Blue Water Navy veterans from the Vietnam War. The case, Procopio v....
DETROIT VIETNAM VETS MOVE FROM WOODWARD HOME
More than 50 years ago, Detroiters who fought in the Vietnam War came home to a hostile America, where veterans wanted to be welcomed home but often met public animosity.That’s one reason why a few of them founded the The Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 9, for...
LETTER OF APPRECIATION FROM VAAM
Chapter 9 Moves to Masonic Temple
In late January 2019, Chapter 9 moved from the Detroit, MI location that for years held their community events, chapter meetings, fundraisers, etc. The location at 2951 Woodward is being reconstructed for the Red Wings professional hockey team’s new arena. Chapter 9...
12TH ANNUAL VETERAN’S DAY PARADE 2017
CHAPTER 9 MOVES TO TEMPORARY LOCATION
In late January, Chapter 9 moved from the Detroit, MI location that for years held their community events, chapter meetings, fundraisers, etc.The location at 2951 Woodward is being reconstructed for the Red Wings professional hockey team’s new arena.Chapter 9 will be...
Chapter 9 Shows Respect to Local Police
Local veterans served up ribs and fried chicken to Detroit, MI police officers Friday as a way to show their appreciation at a time when protests are being held in cities across the country over cops’ shootings of black men. Police officers,...
CHAPTER DONATES TO WCXI 1160 AM MILITARY VETERANS RADIO TALK SHOW
Left to right; VVA 9 President Paul Palazzolo presents check to DAV State Commander Beth Gonzales pictured with DAV representatives Charlie Brock and Jeff Hannak and VVA 9 Treasurer Mike Sand Talk show host Ike Engelbuam, left will focus on veteran issues faced today....
VETERAN’S DAY PARADE 2015
A TRIBUTE TO VIETNAM VETERANS FEATURING THE VOICE OF MR. SAM ELLIOTT
Featuring the voice of renowned actor Mr. Sam Elliott, this video is a tribute to the 7.2 million living veterans and the 9 million families of all who served from Nov. 1, 1975 to May 15, 1975.Thank you for your service and sacrifice! https://youtu.be/aVeBtnfAxP8
DETROIT: A PURPLE HEART CITY
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan with City Council held a proclamation ceremony at City Hall with the Military Order of the Purple Heart. A plaque and a flag were presented to pay tribute to city residents who were wounded or killed in combat as part of the declaration,...
DETROIT CHAPTER 9: Who’s Your Tiger?
Detroit Chapter 9’s headquarters is located just a few blocks north of Comerica Park, the home of the Detroit Tigers. In fact, the chapter’s one-acre park is often used for tailgating and parking for both Tigers and Lions games, as well as many other events in the...