We are saddened to announce the passing of Tom Corey, our founding President of VVA25. For more details, please click here. May he rest in peace.
Our goals are to promote and support the full range of issues important to Vietnam veterans, to create a new identity for this generation of veterans, and to change public perception of Vietnam veterans.
Sgt. Thomas H. Corey US Army (Ret.) is a Veterans Advocate.
Tom was wounded/paralyzed in combat in Vietnam in 1968. He hasreturned to Vietnam 16 times since 1994 regarding POW/MIA and Agent Orange issues.He has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts in Vietnam and wason the cover of November, 2011 Parade magazine with Gen. Colin Powell. He currently serves as anProgram Specialist at the WPB VA Medical Center
Never again will one generation of Veterans abandon another.
Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 25 are proud to support the Fisher House located at the West Palm Beach VAMCand the Renewal Coalition located in Jupiter, Florida.
· 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 POWs and MIAs.
· Support the next generation of America war veterans.
· Serve our communities.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
West Palm Beach VA Medical Center
7305 N Military Trl, West Palm Beach, FL 33410
General Membership meetings are now conducted on the first Saturday of the month at the VAMC, Conference room number 4B-292 at noon.
Joined the ARMY in 1968. Inducted in February 1969 and went to Fort Polk for Basic.Served in Vietnam from March 1970 to March 1971 with the 101st Airborne Division in I Corps as a Huey Pilot.Area of Operations was the A Shau Valley, Khe Sahn, Laos, and the DMZ. Attached to MACV SOG.Moved to Palm Beach County in 1980. Joined Vietnam Veterans of America in 1992.
I was born in the Bronx New York but grew up on Long Island. I entered the Army on March 8,1967 and served with A Company 2nd Battalion 8th Cavalry 1st Division from August 8,1967 to August 8,1968. I was awarded the Silver Star ( for Gallantry in Action) on 5/1/1968, the Air Medal and the Combat Infantryman's Badge during my service in Vietnam.
Draftedd into the United States Army on December 13,1963. December 27, 1963 reported to basic training at Fort Jackson, “TANK HILL”. On completion, I was assigned the MOS 111B(light weapons Infantry).
Started Advanced Infantry training at Fort Benning, GA. and assigned to the 38th Infantry of the 2nd ID.
The entire unit was transferred to an experimental air combat concept known as Air Assault. The 11th Air Assault, “Air Mobile” trained intensely for the next year in Jungle warfare tactics.
The 11th Air Assualt became the 1st Air Cavalry and I was assigned to Charlie company, 1st Battalion. and deployed to Vietnam.