On May 7, 1975, President Gerald Ford announced that the Vietnam era was over.

There were no parades welcoming us veterans home. Many of us veterans were scorned and criticized for our role in the war. We became isolated and felt alone which just kept getting worse as the years went by for some of us. Most of us are healing now.

In 1978, VVA was founded with the principle that never again will one generation of veterans abandon another.

Today we stand strong with over 600 local Chapters and 87,000 members aligned in support of veterans and their families. VVA members and supporters know what returning veterans face, and we remain committed to upholding and advocating for veterans, their families and communities, as well as those serving in harm’s way.

In 2017 Vietnam veterans finally gained national recognition with a dedicated day in their honor.

Each year, on March 29, our country observes National Vietnam War Veterans Day, commemorating the day the last U.S. combat troops departed Vietnam and I hope you will join us in thanking and honoring us Vietnam veterans for their service and sacrifice.

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