List of Contaminated ShipsABOUT V A S V W.
The Veterans Association of Sailors of the Vietnam War was established in August of 2008. Since our inception, V A S V W has established a reputation of inclusion in decision making by all members, active grass roots legislative efforts, innovative methods of working with Congress, and a reputation for veracity, and integrity that Congress and other Federal Government agencies respect.We have members from all branches of service, widows and survivors, and sailors who served in every type of ship and water craft during the Vietnam War. From Submarines to Aircraft Carriers, from Swift Boats to Destroyers and Cruisers, from Oilers and Ammo ships to Communications and Landing Ship Docks and from Sweeps to Coast Guard Cutters, we’ve served in them all.
Our current president, Roger Postera is a USAF Veteran who served in RVN, Thailand, and Korea during the Vietnam War. Four of our officers are wives or widows of Veterans.
Come join us and be an important part of something that will help Veterans. Join V A S V W today! Go to http://vasvw.org/forum/member.php?action=register and become of part of a difference maker in the lives of Veterans.
HR 3612, The BWN Vietnam Veterans Act of 2011 Introduced!
V A S V W has come out in full support of H.R. 3612 The Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act as well as S.1629, the new Agent Orange Equity Act of 2011 because they are short, simple, to the point, and the nearest bills that have been presented to what the VASVW has advocated since we became an organization in 2008, a restoration act, nothing more, nothing less and the only restriction is "Territorial Waters". While these bills aren't going to cover everyone in the Blue Water Navy, they will cover a large majority of them and will get the benefits restored and going for those members of Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans who served within the stated limits.
You should also contact the Senate Veterans Committee and the House Veterans Committee as well.