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VVA Chapter 1071 Mission Statement
Our mission is to support the overall goals of the Vietnam Veterans of America organization.These 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.
Specifically, our Chapter will seek to assist veterans who are disabled or are in need of assistance, as well as to provide help for their families. This assistance may be in the following areas:
1. Review proposed federal, state or local legislation rules or regulations that may affect the social, economic, educational or physical welfare of all veterans and their families.
2. To act as an informational resource center to service all veterans with information regarding health care, benefits, employment and training, monetary assistance and other veterans issues.
3. To participate in and support local community activities and to provide an open dialogue regarding the Vietnam War with students and the general public.
Specifically, our Chapter will seek to assist veterans who are disabled or are in need of assistance, as well as to provide help for their families. This assistance may be in the following areas:
1. Review proposed federal, state or local legislation rules or regulations that may affect the social, economic, educational or physical welfare of all veterans and their families.
2. To act as an informational resource center to service all veterans with information regarding health care, benefits, employment and training, monetary assistance and other veterans issues.
3. To participate in and support local community activities and to provide an open dialogue regarding the Vietnam War with students and the general public.
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CHAPTER MEETINGS
Chapter 1071 meets on the third Saturday of each month. Our next meeting will be held on Saturday, December 20th at 10:00 AM. The meeting will be at the Elks Lodge #1777
in Lakewood Colorado. The address is 1455 Newland St. Lakewood, Colorado
Please Join us for a FREE Christmas breakfast for members and one guest at the Elks Lodge prior to the Chapter meeting.
Serving time is from 8 AM until 10 AM.
Map to Elks Lodge
All guests are invited to our meeting.
Chapter 1071 meets on the third Saturday of each month. Our next meeting will be held on Saturday, December 20th at 10:00 AM. The meeting will be at the Elks Lodge #1777
in Lakewood Colorado. The address is 1455 Newland St. Lakewood, Colorado
Please Join us for a FREE Christmas breakfast for members and one guest at the Elks Lodge prior to the Chapter meeting.
Serving time is from 8 AM until 10 AM.
Map to Elks Lodge
All guests are invited to our meeting.
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Chapter Meeting Newsletter
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How to Donate
Chapter 1071 does not receive funding from federal, state or local government. The Chapter relies solely on private contributions or donations for its revenue. Thank you for your support. Make checks payable to:
Vietnam Veterans of America
Chapter 1071
PO Box 281023
Lakewood, CO 80228
Chapter Phone Number: 303-870-2428
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Donate with Zelle 303-956-7464
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King Soopers Rewards Fundraiser for
Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1071
Please enroll your King Soopers Card for our chapter to receive benefits.
Click how to enroll button below.
Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1071
Please enroll your King Soopers Card for our chapter to receive benefits.
Click how to enroll button below.
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View Chapter YouTube Channel for Videos
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VVA 1071 Tony Lopez Scholarship
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Chapter 1071 - November 15, 2025 Membership Meeting
Our November 2025 meeting guest speaker was Joseph Padilla, a Denver Police Officer who told the story of his younger brother Rocky Padilla. In 1980 Lance Corporal Rocky was a Marine stationed in Hawaii, was beaten to death and the case has never been solved. Board member Bill Bridges received a plaque for the grateful recognition of his tireless dedication to the mission of our Chapter 1071. Our attendance for this meeting was a total of 75 members and guests. Thank you to all who attended.
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Veterans Day 2025 Poppy Donation Fundraiser
Veterans Day Poppy Donation Fundraiser was a great success at the Green Mountain, Thornton, Arvada, Ken Caryl, Greenwood Village, King Soopers stores and Safeway stores in Idaho Springs and Ken Caryl.
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Green Mtn. Veterans Day Breakfast 2025
Chapter members visited Green Mtn High School for a Veterans Day Breakfast on 11/6/25.
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2025 Chapter BBQ Picnic
On Oct 25, 2025 Members met at CITC, (Construction Industry Training Council building) for our yearly picnic.
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Wreaths across America Sponsorship for our Chapter
Click button below to see how to sponsor a wreath and our chapter will receive a $5 award.
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2025 Dragon Man Museum
On 8/20/25 Chapter Members took a tour bus to the Dragon Man Museum East of Colorado Springs.
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Summary of the 2025 Convention by Bill Bridges
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VVA Holds Elections at
National Convention:
Tom Burke to Serve as President
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HONORS BURIAL May 7, 2025
Our Chapters 11th Honors Burial was held at Ft Logan National Cemetery on Wednesday May 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Shelter B. The guest speaker was LT Derek Paulson US Navy.
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Vietnam Veterans of America Resolute in Protecting Veterans Access Amid VA Proposed Reduction in Force
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Chapter 1071 in July/August 2024 Veteran Magazine
VVA Chapter 1071 is recognized for our April Honors burials. Sergeant Major John Thompson is on the right, ushering an urn into the shelter. Lieutenant Jim Higgins is on the left rendering a salute.
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New VA Resource Navigator: Finding VA resources
VA has developed a new tool, the Resource Navigator to help Veterans easily find and use VA resources.
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New 2024 Agent Orange Newsletter
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Rocky Mountain Honor Flight
The Rocky Mountain Honor Flight is still doing four flights a year with a capacity of around 30 Veterans. The best way to get your name on the list is to submit your application by going to their website. Once it’s received they will get notification that they have received it. This is the fastest and safest way to get your name on the list. Click on the button below for information.
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Memory Care - Dedicated to wellness and consumer education
MemoryCare.com is dedicated to providing the best, most comprehensive resources to those struggling with Alzheimer’s and dementia, as well as their caregivers and loved ones.
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Vets to Get Free Emergency Care During Suicidal Mental Health Crises
Starting January 17, 2023, veterans experiencing an emergency suicidal crisis will be eligible for no-cost care, including inpatient treatment, at any Department of Veterans Affairs facility or non-VA hospital, regardless of whether they are enrolled with the VA.
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Vietnam War mass grave found thanks to US veteran tip-off
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Veterans, Gold Star Families get free entrance to national parks, refuges, other public lands
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FIRST PANEL OF THE VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL
UNVEILED ON JULY 21, 1982
UNVEILED ON JULY 21, 1982
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Magic Carpet Ride - excellent history amazing pictures
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MEMBERSHIP FOR OCTOBER 2025
WELCOME NEW VVA MEMBERS
Ernest Gallardo
WELCOME NEW AVVA MEMBERS
Allen Vigil
TRANSFERRED FROM STATE AT LARGE OR OTHER STATE
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Our Chapter has 257 VVA Members and 53 AVVA Members
for a total of 310 Members
WELCOME NEW VVA MEMBERS
Ernest Gallardo
WELCOME NEW AVVA MEMBERS
Allen Vigil
TRANSFERRED FROM STATE AT LARGE OR OTHER STATE
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Our Chapter has 257 VVA Members and 53 AVVA Members
for a total of 310 Members
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Military Service Records, Awards, and Unit Histories: A Guide to Locating Sources
The guide provides information on locating military unit histories and individual service records of discharged, retired, and deceased military personnel. It also provides information on locating and replacing military awards and medals. Included is contact information for military history centers, websites for additional sources of research, and a bibliography of other publications, including related CRS reports.
The guide provides information on locating military unit histories and individual service records of discharged, retired, and deceased military personnel. It also provides information on locating and replacing military awards and medals. Included is contact information for military history centers, websites for additional sources of research, and a bibliography of other publications, including related CRS reports.
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Disabled Veterans Free Access to State Parks
with DV and Purple Heart plate
Colorado residents with current Disabled Veterans license plates may access Colorado State Parks free without a pass on the windshield.
with DV and Purple Heart plate
Colorado residents with current Disabled Veterans license plates may access Colorado State Parks free without a pass on the windshield.
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The Wall's 35th Anniversary
35 MOVIES AND 35 SONGS ABOUT THE VIETNAM WAR AND ERA
These links are from the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund website.
35 MOVIES AND 35 SONGS ABOUT THE VIETNAM WAR AND ERA
These links are from the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund website.
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Vietnam War: Facts, Stats & Myths
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WANTED: VIETNAM BOOKS TO DONATE TO SCHOOLS
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The Veterans Crisis Line connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text. Veterans and their loved ones can Dial 988 and Press 1, chat online, or send a text message to 838255 to receive confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Support for deaf and hard of hearing individuals is available.
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Link to the Veteran Service Officer (VSO) for your county.
The VSO will assist you with your claim and submit it for you at no cost to you.
Link to Veterans Benefits page
The VSO will assist you with your claim and submit it for you at no cost to you.
Link to Veterans Benefits page
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Federal Benefits for Veterans
Dependents and Survivors
2021 Edition
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Check out our section "MEMBER'S STORIES" under the Home page
This is a great opportunity for you to write that story that you have been thinking about for the last 40 plus years, or story you want to share!
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CHAPTER 1071 MERCHANDISE
CHECK OUT THE GREAT CHAPTER 1071 MERCHANDISE THAT WE CURRENTLY HAVE AVAILABLE.
3" & 4" Chapter
Logo patch
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VETERANS TRANSPORTATION
Below is an option for transportation in the metro-Denver area for veterans
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REMINDER: If you saw a story, a picture or something else that caught your attention on this page and it is no longer here.....never fear....it has not been deleted but instead has been moved to the ARCHIVES (by year) section of the HOME page. We don't delete anything....we just try to keep our information on the HOME page as current as possible.
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SUGGESTIONS
Members now you can send our Board of Directors an e-mail for any suggestions you may have for our Chapter
Members now you can send our Board of Directors an e-mail for any suggestions you may have for our Chapter
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WEBSITE VISITS - From Oct 31, 2012 to Dec 1, 2025
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Thank you to all who visited our web site---Webmaster
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2017 VVA Website of the Year Award
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Contact: Ray Holtz at Webmaster@vva1071.org
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