Vietnam Veterans of America Southwest Montana

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vva Southwest montana cHAPTER 788

25th anniversary

 Vietnam Veterans of America, Southwest Montana, Chapter 788, was formed in 1997 to support Vietnam Veterans, expanding over the years to meet the needs of all veterans and military families in Gallatin County and surounding areas.  This is accomplished through education, philanthropy, and many hours of volunteer service. 

 

GOALS

Our goals are to promote and support the full range of issues important to Vietnam veterans, to create a new identity for this generation of veterans, and to change public perception of Vietnam Veterans.

 

Membership

Membership is open to U.S. armed forces veterans who served on active duty (for other than training purposes) in the Republic of Vietnam between February 28, 1961, and May 7, 1975, or in any duty location between August 5, 1964, and May 7, 1975.

Application for Membership

VVA CHAPTER 788 Officers 

Montana State Council President

Chuck Renevier       

1st Vice President-Steve Holland         

2nd Vice President-Joe Valletta  

Secretary-Larry Phillips

Treasurer-Jim Dierks

Quartermaster-Skip Lee


Board of Directors 

Rick Gale

Kip Kapinos

Carl Koeber

Jim Korth

Skip Lee

 

Special Programs

  • Aggressively advocate on issues important to veterans.
  • Seek full access to quality health care for veterans.
  • Identify the full range of disabling injuries and illnesses incurred during military service.
  • Hold government agencies accountable for following laws mandating veterans health care.
  • Create a positive public perception of Vietnam veterans.
  • Seek the fullest possible accounting of America's POW/MIAs.
  • Support the next generation of America's war veterans.
  • Serve our communities.


 

A Tribute to Vietnam Veterans

 

 

 

 



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