(Washington, D.C) – “On behalf of Vietnam Veterans of America, I am pleased to announce that James L. McCormick II, U.S. Army (Ret.), has joined our team as VVA’s Director of Government Affairs,” said Jack McManus, VVA National President. “We are fortunate to have James join our VVA family,” noted McManus. “McCormick, a native of West Virginia, is the son of a Vietnam veteran who has continued in his family’s tradition of military service. A veteran of Operation Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom, he has spent 22 years in the Army and Army National Guard.” Among his numerous awards are t ..read more

(Washington, D.C) – “The enactment of the Korean American VALOR Act is a significant step toward rectifying the inequity in care for those who fought alongside us in Vietnam,” said Jack McManus, National President, Vietnam Veterans of America. The VALOR Act expands eligibility for Department of Veterans Affairs benefits like medical and dental care to over 4,000 veterans of the South Korean armed forces who served in Vietnam between January 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975. “Our government offered healthcare to generations of allied forces prior to the Vietnam War; our Korean brothers in arms — now Am ..read more

(Washington, D.C) – “The Elizabeth Dole Home Care Act (H.R. 542 & S. 141) offers the first light at the end of a long tunnel for elderly veterans and their caregivers,” said Jack McManus, National President, Vietnam Veterans of America. The Dole Act, when enacted, will expand access to non-VA providers for the delivery of care to elderly veterans in their communities; update online access for veterans and caregivers to medical care and information; initiate a pilot program to address homemaker and health aide services; increase access to respite care to give caregivers a temporary break; a ..read more

(Washington, D.C) – Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 671 is holding an Agent Orange Town Hall Meeting on Saturday, September 30, 3 pm – 5 pm, at Savannah Technical College, Ekberg Auditorium. Vietnam, Thailand, and Blue Water Navy veterans, along with their wives and children, are encouraged to attend. “For close to 40 years, VVA has advocated for veterans who have been living with chronic illnesses because of Agent Orange exposure during their service, and we have borne witness to the long-reaching effects of these toxic wounds as they have been traced through multiple generations of ..read more

(Washington, D.C) – Jack McManus was reelected to serve as National President of Vietnam Veterans of America at the organization’s 21st National Convention, held in Orlando, Florida. “In keeping with VVA’s founding principle, ‘Never again will one generation abandon another,’ the delegates convening in Orlando have resoundingly reaffirmed the strength and commitment of our membership,” said McManus. “Vietnam Veterans of America remains at the forefront in the ongoing battle to seek just and equitable services and benefits for all of America’s veterans, now and into the future. We have a w ..read more

(Washington, D.C) – Vietnam Veterans of America will hold its 21st biennial National Convention August 8-12, 2023, at the Rosen Centre Hotel, located at 9840 International Drive. “We’re excited to be in Orlando for what promises to be one of our most important Conventions ever, as we work to ensure the legacy of our organization,” said VVA National President Jack McManus. More than 700 delegates from VVA chapters across the nation are expected to join hundreds of other Vietnam War veterans and guests in Orlando, along with members of the Associates of Vietnam Veterans of America, which will be ..read more

(Washington, D.C) – “Vietnam Veterans of America is very pleased to announce that Col. A. Phillip Waite, U.S. Air Force (Ret.), has joined our team as the new Managing Director of VVA,” said Jack McManus, VVA National President. As Managing Director, Col. Waite will be responsible for managing day-to-day oversight of VVA directors and staff. “We are fortunate to have Phil’s past leadership and military experiences, which allow him a unique perspective and sensitivity for the VVA spirit and for carrying our values forward to future generations,” McManus commented. In his previous posi ..read more

(Washington, D.C.) – “Vietnam Veterans of America is deeply disappointed with the findings released on Thursday by the Department of Defense’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office (SAPRO) in their annual report, which found a dramatic 13 percent increase in reported cases of Military Sexual Trauma (MST) in 2021,” said Jack McManus, VVA National President. “Overall, 8.4 percent of female servicemembers and 1.5 percent of male servicemembers experienced unwanted sexual contact, according to the report, the worst year for women since 2006, and the second worse year for men.” “It is devas ..read more

(Washington, D.C.) – “On August 10, Vietnam Veterans of America will mark Agent Orange Awareness Day in an event that will be a part of the Opening Ceremony of our National Leadership and Education Conference in Greenville, S.C. The event will be held in Ballroom C of the Greenville Hyatt Regency, at 8:45 a.m.,” announced VVA National President Jack McManus. “For close to 40 years, VVA has advocated for veterans who have been living with chronic illnesses because of Agent Orange exposure during their service, and we have borne witness to the long-reaching effects of these toxic wounds as they ..read more

(Washington, D.C.) – “This evening, the Senate voted and passed the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our PACT Act, and while this bill is not perfect, it is the long-overdue action we have needed which will allow veterans of so many generations to receive the care and treatment for the toxic wounds of war without having to endure the mistrust and denials that the Vietnam generation of veterans were forced to endure,” said Jack McManus, National President, Vietnam Veterans of America. “Now we must ensure that the law is implemented in a quick and just manner.”   “For over ..read more