Good News: Jacksonville gets Vietnam Veterans of America chapter
The national organization has adopted the motto that "Never again will one generation of veterans abandon another."
Several months ago, Jacksonville's first Vietnam Veterans of America chapter was chartered. It meets at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month at American Legion Post 88 at 3662 Spring Park Road. Chapter 1046, which is open to Vietnam vets from across Jacksonville, is part of a national association that has 630 chapters.
"We want to educate them on programs available to them, including Agent Orange awareness, post-traumatic stress syndrome and VA hospital benefits," Montgomery said. "We're trying to create a positive perception of the Vietnam veterans."
He said there are enough veterans in Jacksonville to eventually support four chapters. For more information, email vietnameteranschapter1046@gmail.com or call 904-419-8821.
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