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In This Issue: August 15, 2008 Latest News

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Special Notice: If you are a veteran in emotional crisis and need help RIGHT NOW, call this toll-free number 1-800-273-8255, available 24/7, and tell them you are a veteran. All calls are confidential.

Veterans Day

Color Guard Pass In Review

The Vietnam Women’s Memorial 15th Anniversary Commemoration

Photo: Mike Keating

Vietnam Veterans of America is proud, once again, to be working in cooperation with the Vietnam Women’s Memorial Foundation in the planning of the commemoration of the dedication of this memorial.

VVA developed and organized the historic Color Guard Pass In Review Ceremony for the 10th Anniversary of VWM. It was recognized as a most dramatic, emotional and honorable observance.

On Veterans’ Day, November 11, 2008, VVA will be hosting the 15th Anniversary Color Guard Pass In Review. To register and be a part of this moving event please send an e-mail to: bwhitaker@vva.org. Include in your e-mail: Chapter #, Post # or group name; your location; contact information; number of individuals in your Color Guard. To review added details of this event along with formation location and time, check on the Women Veterans committee page.

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NOTE: By order of Park Police, no weapons or replicas may be used.

 

VVA Chapter and State Council Web Pages

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VVA is pleased to offer our affiliate chapters and state councils an affordable option for gaining a presence on the web. Simply pick one of the designs offered and fill in your information in the fields provided. Your information will be sent to us and you will be directed to the payment page . VVA will create and host your one page site for only $25/year.

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Arts of War on the Web

Lioness: There for the Action

Introducing Lioness!

Visit the site and find out about the latest updates, press and tour plans for Lioness including the exciting news that the film will be broadcast nationally on PBS’ Independent Lens series in honor of Veteran’s Day on Thursday November 13 at 9 pm.

And please join our community blog and let us hear from you.  That means if you are a female soldier or veteran or provide services for veterans, weigh in on the critical issues raised in the film.

Or if you have attended a Lioness screening and have thoughts about the subject matter or questions about the film, we want to hear from you.

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