Some Photos from the 1970s

It all started in 1967, with six Vietnam veterans marching together in a peace demonstration. Now, fifty-nine years later, VVAW is still going strong-- continuing its fight for peace, justice, and the rights of all veterans.

Explore these pages; see what we've done, what we do, and why we do it. The struggle continues, perhaps these days more than ever. VVAW has never stopped working to protect the welfare of those who served their country.

Latest Commentary: From the National Office Well, not that we are surprised, but the Trump chaos machine keeps churning. The circus has so many rings right now, it's hard to keep up. By the time this paper lands in your hands, who knows what new atrocities will be there to greet us. T... Taken from "Deadly Distractions, Costly Consequences" by VVAW National Office Read More

Excerpt From  THE VETERAN:  Now Online

Taken from Ken Sauvage R.I.P. by Barb, Leah, and Genevieve Sauvage:

Ken Sauvage died at home Monday night, February 16, 2026, tightly held by his wife Barbara and daughters Leah and Genevieve Sauvage. Granddaughter Adelai Easter sang Blackbird to him. Sons-in-Law Micah Easter (Leah's Husband) and David Fane (Genevieve's Husband) kissed his head and thanked him for being the best friend and role model. Willa shouted, "I'll miss you," a few days before, and that was all she could bear. Ken Sauvage was a Marine scout in Vietnam (2nd Marine, 3rd Division, 1968-1969). He was a retired Corporal (combat disability) after being shot in an ambush on March 21, 1969. He had been a member of VVAW and worked as a DVOP (Disabled Veteran Outreach Program) during the 1990's. He married Barbara in 1979. He died of pancreatic cancer. He was exposed to Agent Orange, as well as the Camp Lejeune toxic water incident, but pancreatic cancer isn't on the list of presumptive causes, yet (although we have our doubts).... Read More