We are a chapter of the National Congressional Chartered Vietnam Veterans of America. We are a 501 C 19 Non-Profit veteran organization.

VVA’s 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. VVA strives to achieve the following:

• 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’s POWs and MIAS
• Support the next generation of America’s war veterans
• Serve our communities

Our local Vietnam Veterans of America, South Carolina Region, is Salkehatchie Chapter 828 of Barnwell County, SC. Chapter 828 are the founders, designers, and developers of The Veterans Memorial Park, located on US 278 in Barnwell, SC.

As of August 2024, we are currently adding more Palmetto Palms, Sago Palms, Veterans pavers, and our new option for businesses to purchase pavers on our Business Walk of Recognition. See photos below for more info on purchasing!