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 of Vietnam Veterans Against the War (VVAW) December 30, 2025 Once again, we find that Vietnam Veterans Against the War (VVAW) must raise our voices and speak out against another potential imperial blunder. From Vietnam to Central America, to the Middle ... Taken from "The Rich Never Lose a War: No Blood for Oil!" by VVAW National Office Read More

Excerpt From  THE VETERAN:  Now Online

Taken from Stop the VA Cuts and Stand with Ukraine by John Lindquist:

Hello to all in VVAW from the "Eastern Front." The Minster Lovell Oxfordshire VVAW Chapter had its first demonstration. There were five of us. One US Marine, me; one Merchant Marine, Les; one Royal Engineer, Brian; one British Army Iraq vet from the Ryles, Nick; and one Royal Marine, Ron. This all started when Bill Branson sent me information about the unelected billionaire, Musk, cutting 2,400 positions from our VA. Instead of VVAW declaring war on the VA, like in 1973, our President declared war on the VA. VVAW and other veterans must join the fight to support our VA and all the great people who work there. Trump and Musk now want a total of 83,000 cuts to our VA, plus the hiring freeze. I drew up a leaflet. 1) President Trump and Musk cut 2,400 health care positions from the VA hospital system and have frozen hiring. 2) This is unconstitutional and should be done by Congress. Trump never served in the military. His Dad paid for seven deferments for heel spurs.... Read More