A publication of Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc. ® An organization chartered by the U.S. Congress CONTENTS, AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2001 OUR ADVERTISERS  Features: THE TENTH NATIONAL CONVENTION    Success In Greensboro.   ASSUMING NOTHING Graves Registration In Vietnam.   MARYLAND'S VETFEST  Classic Rock For A Cause. THE FALL OF SAIGON & PHNOM PENH  VVA's Rendezvous With War Symposium. SO PROUDLY THEY WAVED Flag Day At The Vermont Veterans Home  A SOLID GOLD DAY   Departments:  CALENDAR LETTERS  PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE  VVAF REPORT GOVERNMENT RELATIONS  Concurrent Receipt. VETERANS BENEFITS REPORT MEMBERSHIP MATTERS SONS AND DAUGHTERS IN TOUCH TAPS  REGION 1 REPORT PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORT PTSD/SUBSTANCE ABUSE REPORT ARTS OF WAR Apocalypse Now Redux BOOKS IN REVIEW No Peace, No Honor BOOKS IN REVIEW  Loving Graham Greene By Gloria Emerson  MEMBERSHIP NOTES  LOCATOR  REUNIONS   In the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on New York and Washington, The VVA Veteran was unable to get press time and had to be delayed.  We share our prayers and concern for those who were lost and their families.  This tragedy has forced all of us to confront the reality of the world we live in and the nature of those who would do us harm.  We are proud to be Americans and stand with our nation as we prepare for action in response to this act of terrorism.  Regardless of what action is taken, we will support our troops and provide them with whatever assistance we can.             -Tom Corey, President   Empire State Lobby     Working In The Shadows     Why Can't We Be Friends?     There in '75     Miner Triumph

   

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