Never again will one generation of Veterans abandon another.
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Region 6 Conference July 11 & 12, 2025
This conference is a pivotal event for our VVA community, and I am honored to announce that Tom Burke, the VVA National Vice-President, will be our main speaker. His insights will be invaluable as he guides us through the Future Plan for VVA National, our State Councils, and VVA Chapters. As you already know, the motion passed by the National Board has initiated this proposed Future Plan, which will be further unveiled at the National Convention in New Orleans this August. All delegates must grasp the details and implications of the proposed Future Plan, as it will significantly shape the future of VVA.
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Wisconsin's Vietnam Veterans Built the State Council in 1986
Wisconsin's Vietnam Veterans Built the State Council in 1986
Wisconsin's Vietnam Veterans Built the State Council in 1986
Following the Congressional Charter of Vietnam Veterans of America, Wisconsin submitted its Charter following months of organization, debate, and input of Wisconsin VVA members. Like veterans in many other states, Wisconsin's Vietnam Veterans had difficulties joining other Veteran Service Organizations (e.g., VFW, DAV, Purple Heart, etc.
Following the Congressional Charter of Vietnam Veterans of America, Wisconsin submitted its Charter following months of organization, debate, and input of Wisconsin VVA members. Like veterans in many other states, Wisconsin's Vietnam Veterans had difficulties joining other Veteran Service Organizations (e.g., VFW, DAV, Purple Heart, etc.).
Thus, like other states, Wisconsin saw the development and growth of independent Vietnam Veteran organizations some requiring credentials as strong and stronger than those VSOs they were not allowed to join. Bottom line became years of service, years in country, in theatre, to service in the Era.
Built one Vietnam Era Veteran at a time
Wisconsin's Vietnam Veterans Built the State Council in 1986
Wisconsin's Vietnam Veterans Built the State Council in 1986
The Wisconsin State Council, like its parent organization VVA, has built one VVA Chapter at a time. Each VVA Chapter is built by one Veteran of the Vietnam era (i.e., in Vietnam between November 1, 1955, and May 7, 1975, or in any duty location between August 5, 1964, and May 7, 1975.) at a time. Let us not forget the Veteran's family,
The Wisconsin State Council, like its parent organization VVA, has built one VVA Chapter at a time. Each VVA Chapter is built by one Veteran of the Vietnam era (i.e., in Vietnam between November 1, 1955, and May 7, 1975, or in any duty location between August 5, 1964, and May 7, 1975.) at a time. Let us not forget the Veteran's family, spouse or surviving spouse, children to adult children, grandchildren, and future progeny.
Wisconsin's veterans fought, like other state's to build the organization from the ground up. Our parent organization VVA, has been built one VVA Chapter at a time. Each VVA Chapter is built one Veteran of the Vietnam era (i.e., means an eligible veteran any part of whose active military, naval, or air service was during the Vietnam Era OPM §307.101 - August 5, 1964 and ending May 7, 1975) at a time. Let us not forget the Veteran's family, spouse or surviving spouse, children and adult children, grandchildren, and future progeny.
The Future of the Wisconsin State Council
Wisconsin's Vietnam Veterans Built the State Council in 1986
The Future of the Wisconsin State Council
Wisconsin has more than 128,969 Vietnam War Era veterans. Of Wisconsin's 128,969 Vietnam Era Veterans, roughly 2,600 are Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) members. About two percent of the Vietnam Era Veterans, 2,250 are active in one of the 26 VVA Wisconsin State Council (WSC) Chapters.
The WSC will be reaching out to every Vietnam E
Wisconsin has more than 128,969 Vietnam War Era veterans. Of Wisconsin's 128,969 Vietnam Era Veterans, roughly 2,600 are Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) members. About two percent of the Vietnam Era Veterans, 2,250 are active in one of the 26 VVA Wisconsin State Council (WSC) Chapters.
The WSC will be reaching out to every Vietnam Era Veteran and to expand our body of change agents for generations to come.
As VVA has said, "Never again will one generation of Americans abandon
another."
If you are a Vietnam Era Veteran or want to further the legacy of Vietnam Era Veterans in Wisconsin, please click the button below.
War Memorial Center Veteran Story Project
War Memorial Center
Unveiled on Veterans Day 1959, the 1,440,000-piece mosaic features Roman numerals representing the commencement and end dates for World War II and the Korean Conflict:
MCMXLI (1941); MCMXLV (1945)
MCML (1950) and MCMLIII (1953)
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Vietnam War
The Vietnam War divided America, but, when called to serve, Wisconsin Veterans joined thousands of their countrymen to fight in the jungles of Southeast Asia. They paid an incredible price, which continues to toll decades later.
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World War II
From the fields of Europe to the islands of the South Pacific, “The Greatest Generation” helped to liberate millions from tyranny, and fundamentally changed the course of world history. The reflections of these Wisconsin Veterans are a humble reminder that the price of freedom was a cost they were willing to pay for all of us.
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Korean War
North and South Korea remain culturally and politically divided by the 38th parallel. The line dividing stands as a lasting testament to the sacrifices of American and United Nations forces in protecting the south from communist aggression. Wisconsin Veterans were among them.
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