Welcome
Cochise County VVA Chapter 1020 received it's recognition as a chapter on January 24, 2009. As the name implies, we serve all Vietnam and Vietnam era veterans in Cochise County Arizona. With 26 charter members and 6 AVVA (Associates of Vietnam Veterans of America) the chapter received it's recognition from the Arizona State Council. The name Cochise County was decided by the members to insure we serve all Veterans in Cochise County, AZ.
Today's date is: February 8, 2010
Arizona State Council
The Arizona State Council for Vietnam Veterans of America and Associates of Vietnam Veterans of America met in Sierra Vista on the 6th of February. This was a quarterly meeting of the council. Many of Chapter 1020 members attended and had the chance to meet representatives from all the chapters in the state, state officers, and our Region IX director. The chapter was commended several times for the support given for hosting the conference. A special thanks to Ryan Yearicks display of Vietnam memorabilia, weapons, and artifacts. Thanks to the members who attended and made the meeting a success!
Our Mission
The mission of Cochise County Chapter 1020 falls in line with the VVA. We are committed to work with Vietnam era veterans to assist them with issues unique to the Vietnam veteran. Advocacy of veteran issues is our priority and include government accounting of POW/MIA's, Agent Orange issues, veterans rights, benefits, and dignity. We believe in our creed “Never again will one generation of veterans leave another behind”. We will work closely with all communities within the county and provide assistance to veterans through programs within VVA and our chapter.
Our Chapter
Our chapter presently consists of five officers, President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary, and Sergeant at Arms. We have a board of directors, and representation on the Arizona state council. We are organized under the national constitution and by-laws of Vietnam Veterans of America. No matter where in Cochise County Veterans and their families live, we strive to serve Veterans. Vietnam Veterans, if you live in Sierra Vista, Huachuca City, Bisbee, Tombstone, Hereford, Palominos, Douglas, Wilcox, Sonoita, Benson or anywhere in between, please join us!
Joining the VVA and AVVA
To join the Vietnam Veterans of America:
Membership is open to U.S. armed force veterans who served on active duty (for other than training purposes) in the Republic of Vietnam between February 28, 1961 and May 7, 1975, or in any duty location between August 5, 1964 and May 7, 1975.
To join, print a Membership Application or call our toll-free number, 800-VVA-1316 and ask for the Membership Department. Please include a copy of your DD-214 with your membership application. Include Chapter 1020 on your application.
For more information about joining, contact our membership director: membership@cochisecountyvva.org
Click here for a membership application for VVA.
To join the Associates of Vietnam Veterans of America:
Membership in AVVA is open to anyone. Our members include spouses, parents, children, and friends of Vietnam veterans. All veterans are welcome to join AVVA. Veterans who served during the Vietnam era (February 28, 1961 to May 7, 1975) may join as non-voting members.
For more information about the AVVA and membership information contact: avva@cochisecountyvva.org.
Click here for a membership application for AVVA.