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est. 2010
CONGRATULATIONS VVA/AVVA CHAPTER 1048 This year we celebrate 10 years of helping and honoring our veterans, from 25 Charter Members to our current 260 VVA and 52 AVVA members!
We are proud to be the second largest chapter (31 total) in the State of Florida
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Our Mission
Aggressively advocate on issues important to veterans Seek full access to quality health care for veterans Identify the full range of disabling injuries and illnesses incurred during military service.
Hold government agencies accountable for following laws mandating veterans health care.
Create a positive public perception of Vietnam veterans Seek the fullest possible accounting of America's POW/MIAs Support the next generation of America's war veterans Serve our communities.
Who We Are
Welcome Home!
- On behalf of our Board of Directors, members and supporters thank you for visiting Vietnam Veterans of America Daytona Beach Chapter 1048, Inc., (Chartered November 22, 2010). Presently our Chapter has 260 Vietnam Veteran members and 52+ Associate Vietnam Veterans of America members, we are the 2nd largest chapter in the state serving Volusia and Flagler counties, Veterans Helping Veterans!
Welcome Home!
SSG Rod Phillips, President
Our Team
President, Rod Phillips
1st Vice President, Bob Adkins
2nd Vice President, Gabe Sanchez
Treasurer, Wendell Hawes
Secretary, Richard Sawicki
Our Directors
Bob Bendlin
Steve Chubb
Jim Drake
Terry Schaack
AVVA
Representative, Diana Schaack
- As Associates of Vietnam Veterans of America, we are passionate about our work and the real life issues facing Veterans and their families. We strive to create a positive impact on our Veterans and their families by making life better. Our achievements are built on a solid foundation of core values that inspire action, integrity, teamwork and outstanding results. Our values form the basis for decision-making and all actions of Associates of Vietnam Veterans of America – both as individuals and as a Veterans Support Organization.
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COMMEMORATIVE PARTNER
Vietnam War Commemoration: Vietnam Veterans of America Daytona Beach Chapter 1048 is a commemorative partner with the The United States of America Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Commemoration, established by Congress, to "thank and honor veterans of the Vietnam War, including personnel who were held as prisoners of war (POW) or listed as missing in action (MIA), for their service and sacrifice on behalf of the United States and to thank and honor the families of these veterans."
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Vietnam War Veteran Lapel Pin
Blue Star Surviving Spouse Lapel Pin
POW*MIA
AS OF JULY 29, 2019 THE NUMBER OF AMERICANS MISSING AND UNACCOUNTED-FOR FROM THE VIETNAM WAR IS 1,587
Gold Star Family
All Gave Some Some Gave All
Never Forgotten
Huey
Best sound in Vietnam
Click on the Huey, turn up the volume
FDVA
Fact
Vietnam War There are 506,393 (36%) Vietnam-era veterans in Florida, who served from 1961 to 1975. Florida is home to more than 519,000 Vietnam-era veterans, so it is very likely that one in three veterans you meet in the Sunshine State is a Vietnam veteran.
FDVA has seen an increase in disability claims filed on behalf of Vietnam veterans due to triggered responses to the current wars and the manifestation of acute diseases brought on by exposure to Agent Orange. Florida is home to more than 519,000 Vietnam-era veterans, so it is very likely that one in three veterans you meet in the Sunshine State is a Vietnam veteran.
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