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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. Wilkie,...
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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...
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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...
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12TH ANNUAL VETERAN’S DAY PARADE 2017
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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...
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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, veterans and politicians...
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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....
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VETERAN’S DAY PARADE 2015
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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!...
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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,...
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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...
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