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The Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 310 of Ann Arbor, Michigan, has a long and proud history of accomplishments and honors. Our members are constantly being recognized locally, statewide, and nationally. On this page we will chronicle a few of those accomplishments and honors. If you have an item that should be included here, please write to us by going to our "Contact Us" page at the bottom of the Web page

 

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From the University of Michigan's Michigan Today

Helping A Nation Morn

By Eden Stiffman

Like so many people born before 1963, George Perrault remembers where he was when he got the news on Nov. 22 of that year...

 
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VVA 310 member Tim Driscoll was honored by the Saline Chamber of Commerance with the 1st. Annual Orrin Parsons Distinguished Veteran Award in April, 2016.  He was introduced by Michigan State VVA President, John Riling.
 
Tim was presented with the Vietnam Veterans of America Medal at the National Convention in Springfield, IL in 2015
 
Tim is our two-time Chapter President and currently our VVA Michigan State Vice President.
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VVA 310 member Pete Belaire, former President of VVA310, along with Chapter members, displayed leadership and compassion in assisting a young Marine wounded in Iraq. The story was featured in the Welcome Home supplement magazine of The VVA Veteran in 2008.

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VVA Chapter of The Year 1999 & 2007

VVA Newsletter of The year For Chapter Under 200 Members -  2007, 2009, 2011 & 2015

John Kinzinger was recoginized in 2007 as the National VVA Veteran of The Year

VVA310 Chapter member Don Behm is honored at University of Michigan

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Chapter member Don Behm (white shirt) was honored for his work with Guard and Reserve troopers retuning from  from Iraq and Afganhanistan.   Don has worked with the troopers and their families on how do deal with PTSD and a number of other difficulties, including alcohol, drug use, and depression. This may not be too surprising to read as the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan are in the news everyday, as are reports of the effect on the mental health of the men and women serving there, and their families. A majority of service members in Iraq and Afghanistan have encountered traumatic experiences and high rates of PTSD and other difficulties have been found.

 

 

 

Attention Veterans!

The Honor Guard needs YOU!  We provide Military Honors and recognition to those men and women who have served our great country. We invite you to join our squad as we honor these heroes and their families.

We have been called on numerous occasions to provide Military Honors Services.  It is indeed an honor and a privilege to be there when these families need us to honor these men and women for their service to our community and country.

We perform the rifle salute, Taps with echo, and the American Flag presentation to the immediate family. These typically are at the graveside, but many times at a funeral home or at a church.

Please consider being part of our unit.  We will provide, if necessary, uniforms and training.  We need volunteers to assist us with the many times we are called on across Washtenaw County.

Here's how you can contact us:

  • John Kinzinger at 734.994.0444

  • Write to us through the Contact Us link

Thank You!