Some of our activities (see list of accomplishments) include:

Hold regular monthly membership meetings, with an interesting speaker, on the third Thursday of each month, except July, August and December (annual holiday party and collection of toys and warm clothing for needy families).

Providing bus tokens and meal coupons for veterans visitng the local Veterans Center and emergency relief to veterans, including homeless Vietnam Veterans, support for residents of the Armed Forces Soldiers Home in Washington, and other community projects.

Send delegates to the VVA national convention and meetings of the Virginia State Council.

Lay a wreath and remember those who perished in the service of their country at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. on Memorial Day.

Publish The Journey, a free newsletter for members and supporters.

Maintain an active website and facebook section.

Our Speakers’ Panel enables our members to share their Tour of Duty with students from elementary school to university and the general public.

Chapter representatives and AVVA members provide public information and recruit new members at community events such as the Fairfax Fair and Viva Vienna.

AVVA members support the Lamb Center, a daytime homeless shelter, with travel toiletries, cash donations, and snacks