Some Photos from the 1970s

It all started in 1967, with six Vietnam veterans marching together in a peace demonstration. Now, fifty-nine years later, VVAW is still going strong-- continuing its fight for peace, justice, and the rights of all veterans.

Explore these pages; see what we've done, what we do, and why we do it. The struggle continues, perhaps these days more than ever. VVAW has never stopped working to protect the welfare of those who served their country.

Latest Commentary: From the National Office Like a broken record, the Trump follies seem stuck in a groove, and the ruling classes are still dancing to that tune. We are as tired of this playlist as we're sure many of you are. It is hard to be positive while the constant barrage of lies, corrupt... Taken from "Fight Back. Resist. Stop the Bombings. Stop the Wars." by VVAW National Office Read More

Excerpt From  THE VETERAN:  Now Online

Taken from John Ketwig: Frequent Interview Subject by Carolynn Ketwig:

I know how meaningful John's contributions to veterans' issues and VVAW were to him over the years. It seems he was doing constant interviews with students referred to him through VVAW. He would always ask that they let him know what grade they earned. John was so proud that their grades were exemplary. Much of his participation with Veterans and peace issues was at conferences, live discussions at libraries, high school and college classrooms, radio interviews, Zoom, video, televised interviews (local shows, ESPN, Write Around the Corner on PBS), or recorded interviews (BBC). Here is a letter from one of the last students to interview John, along with his drawing Dear VVAW, Fortunately, the interview did already take place. Thank you for introducing me to Mr. Ketwig—we had a truly insightful conversation, and I loved getting to know him. I am deeply saddened to hear of his passing.... Read More