Vietnam Veterans of America Wisconsin State Council
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The Latest Veteran News!
The Latest Veteran News!
National and State Veteran News, the latest from VVA, VVA Regions, VVA Committees, and active VVA Chapters serving Vietnam Era Veterans via print, electronically, and virtually.
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WSC September 12 Meeting
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· Leadership Representation Issues: Insufficient chapter participation prevented valid elections, requiring leadership delays and structural realignments.
· Communication Barriers: Outdated contact methods and low digital literacy hinder effective information sharing among chapters.
· Membership and Participation Decline: Despite stable
· Leadership Representation Issues: Insufficient chapter participation prevented valid elections, requiring leadership delays and structural realignments.
· Communication Barriers: Outdated contact methods and low digital literacy hinder effective information sharing among chapters.
· Membership and Participation Decline: Despite stable membership numbers, actual engagement is low due to aging and health challenges.
· National VVA Financial and Structural Crisis: The national organization faces financial hardship and controversial membership proposals, causing uncertainty.
VVA Region 6 Wisconsin
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VVA Region 6 Wisconsin
After many years of serving on the VVA National Board, and having had the honor of serving as Region 6 Director for much of that time, I have had to resign as Region 6 Director, effective immediately, due to ongoing family medical issues.
Greg Paulline, Iowa State Council President, who served as my alternate for many years, has been appoi
After many years of serving on the VVA National Board, and having had the honor of serving as Region 6 Director for much of that time, I have had to resign as Region 6 Director, effective immediately, due to ongoing family medical issues.
Greg Paulline, Iowa State Council President, who served as my alternate for many years, has been appointed as the new Region 6 Director. He will be an excellent Director. Please contact him with any questions or concerns.
I want to thank everyone who supported me during my time on the National Board and as Region 6 Director.
About Us
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.
The Future of the Wisconsin State Council
Wisconsin's Vietnam Veterans Built the State Council in 1986
Wisconsin's Vietnam Veterans Built the State Council in 1986
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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