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 Well, not that we are surprised, but the Trump chaos machine keeps churning. The circus has so many rings right now, it's hard to keep up. By the time this paper lands in your hands, who knows what new atrocities will be there to greet us. T... Taken from "Deadly Distractions, Costly Consequences" by VVAW National Office Read More

Excerpt From  THE VETERAN:  Now Online

Taken from Enough Is Enough: A VA Social Worker Speaks Out by Aimee Potter:

My name is Aimee Potter, and I am a social worker at the Department of Veterans Affairs. I have the honor of working alongside some of the most motivated, resilient, injured, and compassionate people I have ever known—our Veterans. They are also among the most ignored, kicked around, challenged, and forgotten. Many have endured profound suffering long before they ever walked through the doors of a VA hospital. My work focuses on reducing overdose risk and saving lives without judgment. It's called harm reduction—a public health approach grounded in dignity, evidence, and compassion. It is a principle I have lived by for most of my adult life, and I remain grateful for the opportunity to walk alongside people toward any positive change, no matter how small. January 24, 2026 The year 2026 has already delivered devastating losses to a system that was already stretched beyond its limits.... Read More