The Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA), Chapter 1067, Huntsville, Alabama, celebrated their 10 th Anniversary as a chapter member of the VVA national organization. The celebration was held on Saturday, June 10, 2023, from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m., at the American Legion Post 237 on Drake Avenue here in Huntsville.
The VVA chapter is the largest in Alabama, with over 660 members, and the seventh largest in the United States. When the chapter started, 32 members were part of the charter group. Their first President was retired Sergeant Major Warren Harmon; today, the group is led by retired
Command Sergeant Major Charlie Miller. The group supports veterans’ barracks in the Decatur County Jail and Limestone Correctional Facility, the funeral for veterans, supporting school programs, assistance in getting veterans’ claims, and supporting other veterans’ organizations. The
celebration recognized honorees, music, food, and a raffle. Five VVA members received the Warren Harmon Commitment and Service Award for service to VVA Chapter 1067, some members received the Presidential Commitment and Service Award, and others received Certificates of Out- standing Achievement.
Membership in VVA is open to all veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces from 1955-1975, whether they served in Vietnam or not. If you are interested in additional information on the chapter, visit their website at www.vietvethsv.org.
