VVA Chapter 1071
Vietnam Veterans of America - Chapter 1071    Denver, Colorado
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ARCHIVES 2021

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Chapter 1071 Assisting other Chapters
Our chapter donated $3,000.00 to the VVA Kentucky State Council to help them after the devastating tornadoes hit their state on December 21, 2021.
KY State Council Thank You

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Our chapter in Jan. 2019 donated $2000 to VVA Chapter 582 to help with the wild fires in Paradise, California.

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Our chapter donated $1,000.00 to the VVA North Carolina State Council to help them after the disastrous Hurricane Florence hit their state last month.

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Our chapter donated $1,000.00 to VVA Chapter #223 in Santa Rosa, CA to help them after the disastrous fires that struck their area.  Chapter #223 sent us a thank you email and it details the aftermath of the fire and the excellent work that the chapter does for the Veterans in their area.  See Puerto Rico State Council Thank you Letter.
Chapter 223 Thank You Email
Puerto Rico State Council Thank You Letter

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Our chapter donated $1,000.00 each to the State Council's of Florida, Puerto Rico and Texas for Hurricane Maria relief.

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Wreaths across America Dec 18, 2021
VVA 1071 members participated in the wreath laying ceremony at
​ Crown Hill Cemetery on Dec 18, 2021.

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Veterans Day Breakfast and events at Green Mountain H.S.
Veterans Day Breakfast and visit at Green Mountain H.S. on 11/10/21.

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Mountain Range H.S. Veterans Day Celebration
​November 10, 2021

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Veterans Day Poppy Fundraiser 2021
Veterans Day Poppy Donation Fundraiser was a great success at the Green Mountain, Thornton, Arvada, and Littleton King Soopers stores on November 13, 2021. 

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VVA National Convention 2021
Board members, Owen Oliver, Jim Topkoff and Phil Waters attended the VVA National Convention in Greensboro, NC on Nov 2-6 2021.

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VVA Applauds House Passage of VA VACCINE Act
Press Release No. 21-8

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CPAP Machines Recall
There is a new recall on different Philips CPAP machines.  The CPAP machines can cause cancer and other health issues.  Button below is to the FDA about the recall notification containing links to the Philips Company and their recommendations.
CPAP Recall Information

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Jack McManus to Serve as National President
​ of Vietnam Veterans of America
Press release Jack McManus

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Green Mountain H.S. Tailgate Party
& Pregame Recognition Ceremony
 2021
Green Mountain High School Football and Green Mountain Basketball Team invited Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1071 to a varsity football game and tailgate party on October 1st at Trailblazer Stadium.

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West Metro Vets Fair Sept 16, 2021

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The Wall That Heals
Brighton, CO Sept 3, 2021

VVA 1071 members at the Wreath Laying at TWTH Candlelight Ceremony
​ in Brighton Sept 3, 2021.
TWTH Video Brighton

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Our prayers are with the families of the thirteen U.S. service members who died today in defense of our Constitution 
Message from John Rowan on VA Healthcare
After Receiving Pacemaker at Manhattan VAMC

Message from John Rowan

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Capt. John R. Garrett R.I.P.
Ten VVA members from Chapter 1071 attended the memorial service for Capt. John R. Garrett at Fairmount Cemetery in Denver on 7-14-2021.  He was a member of VVA Chapter 269 in Highland Illinois.

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VVA Applauds Confirmation of Denis McDonough as VA Secretary
Press Release No. 21-5

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POW/MIA FLAG OVER THE WHITE HOUSE
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​VVA Government Affairs Committee Update July/August 2021
​​As of April 9, the POW/MIA flag is once again flying over the White House. This flag symbolizes the nation’s commitment to resolving the fate of those still listed as prisoner, missing, and unaccounted for from all conflicts.  The POW/MIA flag had flown over the White House under the American flag since the 1990s. On June 14, 2020, Flag Day, the previous administration ordered the POW/ MIA flag relocated, despite having signed into law the National POW/MIA Flag Act on Nov. 7, 2019. That law mandated that the flag would forever be visible from all federal buildings, including the White House. President Biden chose April 9 as the appropriate day to restore the flag to its rightful place, as it is Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day.
POW/MIA Flag to Fly Over White House Again

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Honor & Remember
Memorial Day Vietnam Vets Tribute video

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Wings Over the Rockies Bench Dedication
On 4/10/2021 the bench dedication with plaque was presented to the Wings Over the Rockies by our Chapter 1071.  Thanks for the photos from Cliff Lawson member of VVA Chapter 1106.

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