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THE VETERAN is the newspaper of Vietnam Veterans Against the War, Inc. In 1971 and 1972 it was published as 1st Casualty. From 1973 to 1975, it was published as Winter Soldier. In 1975, it became THE VETERAN.
THE VETERAN was the first voice of Vietnam veterans in America, and has consistently addressed issues of peace and justice. Original articles on Post Traumatic Stress and Agent Orange have appeared since its first year of publication.
THE VETERAN still continues publication two times a year. Articles from recent issues are available below.
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 From Kent State 40th Anniversary by Bruce Hyland:
In recent years VVAW has passed milestones such as it's 40th anniversary in 2007. This next spring May 4, 2010 will be the 40th anniversary for the shootings at Kent State. The 40th for the Jackson State shooting will follow on May 14. From the time these shootings occurred there has been an annual remembrance and a dedicated struggle to find the truth surrounding these grim events which are a part of our history. Through these 40 years VVAW with a local chapter at Kent and at the National Office have supported Kent State/Jackson State in a number of ways at different times. Placing their bodies on the line for a cause such as the gym struggle and participating in all types of remembrance events. Providing recognition to those students, KSU faculty and concerned citizens connected to the Kent State shootings who've worked continually to find the truth. Or giving financial support to the new Kent State Visitors Center... Read More
In This Issue:
- Supporters Rally to Save Our Veterans Land by Steve Crandall
- Building a GI and Veterans Movement by IVAW Field Organizing Team [Chantelle Batemen (East Coast), Jason Hurd (Southeast), Aaron Hughes (Central and Team Leader), Joseph Callen (West)]
- From the National Office by Bill Branson
- Fraggin' by Bill Shunas
- Notes From the Boonies by Paul Wisovaty
- More US Casualties in Afghanistan (cartoon) by Jeff Danziger
- My View - On Generals by John Zutz
- My View - On Torture and Safety by John Zutz
- Fog of War by Harold Trainer
- CA Central Coast Chapter of VVAW: Something New Pays Off by Carolyn Crandall
- Oxy, the Smart Bomb (cartoon) by Billy X. Curmano
- Pleiku Jacket (poem) by Thomas Brinson
- New Opportunities for Veterans and GI Counseling by Ray Parrish
- VVAW Military Counseling Services Expanded by
- After Action Report: VVAW SE Regional Conference by Willie Hager
- Report From The Rear by Gregory Ross
- 58,195 (poem) by Tim Bagwell
- The Hero (poem) by Paul Hellweg
- Kent State 40th Anniversary by Bruce Hyland
- Tin Soldiers and Nixon's Army: Murder At Kent State by Bill Davis
- A Message from Jose Vasquez, Executive Director of IVAW by Jose Vasquez
- The Decision to Hold the G20 Summit in My Home Town by Joyce Wagner
- Sullivan Campaign '09: Part 1 by Joshua Noehrenberg
- Iraq: What Now For IVAW? by T.J. Buonomo
- Iraqi Labor Tour DC Report by Denice Lombard
- Sgt. Israel Garcia: The Ritual (poem) by Horace Coleman
- Pain (poem) by Paul Hellweg
- Winning Was Never An Option in Vietnam by Joe Miller (reviewer)
- No Reason For Dying by Horace Coleman (reviewer)
- Book Note by Jerry Lembcke
- Men Don't Cry by Joseph Giannini
- RECOLLECTIONS: Dedicated REMF Then and Dedicated REMF Now by Steve Crandall
- With General McChrystal at the Little Big Horn (cartoon) by Jeff Danziger
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