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Vietnam Veterans of America

Founded in 1978, Vietnam Veterans of America is the only national Vietnam veterans organization congressionally chartered and exclusively dedicated to Vietnam-era veterans and their families.

Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 979, is located in Kingsport, Tennessee. The Chapter was established in 2006 and has been actively involved in the community ever since. If you served in the United States military during the Vietnam Era (1960 - 1975) you are invited to join the Vietnam Veterans of America, if you didn't serve during that period, but support the veterans who did, you are invited to join as an associate member.

 

Congratulations to Paul Williams for being selected as the 1st MEMBER OF THE YEAR

**** NEVER AGAIN WILL ONE GENERATION OF VETERANS ABANDON ANOTHER ****

CHAPTER aCTIVITIES

  • Veterans Appreciation Detail attending funerals
  • Participation in area parades
  • Winner of the "Flame Award" 3 years consecutively
  • Flag placement at local cemeteries
  • Fund raising for Veterans Memorial
  • Present Awards to Area JROTC Programs
  • Co-Sponsor of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Annual Vietnam Veterans Homecoming
  • VA Nursing Home Visits
  • Bridge Dedications to area veterans killed in Vietnam
  • Christmas Bell ringing for the Salvation Army
  • Annual Chapter Silent Auction and Bean Supper Fundraiser

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