VA Medical Center Vietnam Veteran Commemoration

The Jesse Brown Veterans Health Care System (JBVHCS) and the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) are collaborating to host a Vietnam Veteran Commemoration. Read more [...]

Rochelle Crump and other Veterans Honored November 4th

Posted on November 9, 2017 by nwvuwebmaster

On November 4th, Rochelle Crump along with other Vietnam, Vietnam Era Veterans were honored for their service during a celebratory dinner. Read more [...]

Vietnam War 50th commemoration program at Brookfield Zoo

The Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs, Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA), Brookfield Zoo, and The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration will host The VIETNAM WAR 50TH COMMEMORATION ceremony on Thursday, September 7, 2017; and invites all eligible veterans to complete the enclosed application and return to Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs office no later than Friday, August 25, 2017. Read more [...]

Blood Pressure Study: Vietnam Era Veterans

Posted on December 2, 2016 by nwvuwebmaster

VA researchers found a link between service-related occupational exposure to herbicides and high blood pressure (hypertension) risk among U.S. Army Chemical Corps (ACC) Veterans, a group of Veterans assigned to do chemical operations during the Vietnam War. Read more [...]

Vietnam War 50th commemoration program at Brookfield Zoo

Cook County Veterans Affair, in conjunction with the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs and the Brookfield Zoo will host the Vietnam War 50th. commemoration program on Thursday, September 29, 2016. All Vietnam-era veterans participating will receive special recognition of a Vietnam Veteran Lapel pin, Certificate of Appreciation, a Proclamation from President Barack Obama and a resolution from the Cook County Board. Read more [...]

Vietnam Wall scaled replica comes to Soldier Field June 2016

The United States Marine Corps invites you visit the wall when it visits Chicago, Illinois at Soldier’s Field from June 23-26, 2016. The event opens at 2pm on Thursday, June 23rd and is open 24/7 through Sunday, June 26th at 3pm. The Opening Ceremony is scheduled for Friday, June 24th at 10am. Read more [...]

Agent Orange benefit screening process scrutinized in Congress

Posted on April 2, 2016 by nwvuwebmaster

The House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs is looking into whether a contractor thoroughly reviewed the files of Vietnam veterans who might deserve benefits for illnesses linked to exposure to Agent Orange. Read more [...]