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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.
Will you join us?
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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
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Excerpt From THE VETERAN: Now Online Taken from John Ketwig: In His Own Words by John Ketwig:
VVAW member, John K. Ketwig, 78, of Bedford, died on Saturday, May 9, 2026. He is survived by his wife, Carolynn; daughters, Emily (Stephen) Preite and Thersa (Jason) Sarkissian; and grandsons, Cameron, Blake, and Jaxton. John was an author, writer, and speaker. John, a Vietnam Veteran, was dedicated to supporting veterans' issues. He had a long career in the automotive industry. John was a lifetime member of VVAW.
As of 2013, I am retired from an automotive career that included 17 years with Toyota, 7 years with Rolls-Royce / Bentley, 4 years as a consultant to Ford, 4 years with Hyundai, and 4 years with Prevost high-line buses and motor coaches. We have resettled to the Blue Ridge area of Virginia and are enjoying life.
...and a hard rain fell came about almost by accident. I had never written more than a letter when I began to write down my experiences related to the war in Vietnam.... Read More
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