Vietnam Veterans Day 2022
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On Saturday, March 26th, the United War Veterans Council, the NYC Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS), Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 126, Friends of the Vietnam Veterans Plaza, and Wounded Warrior Project will present a series of activities to mark Vietnam Veterans Day in New York City. Veterans of all eras and supporters are invited to join. See below for event details:
Reading of the Names of the Fallen:
A ceremonial reading of the names of the over 1,700 New Yorkers who lost their lives in the Vietnam War. Sign up to read names here.
- Time: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Vietnam Veterans Plaza at 55 Water Street (Amphitheater)
Honor Ruck
The Honor Ruck is a retracing of the steps of the 1985 Welcome Home Parade for Vietnam Veterans. The ruck will go from Cadman Plaza, across the Brooklyn Bridge, down the Canyon of Heroes, and will end at Vietnam Veterans Plaza. Sign up for the Honor Ruck here.
- Time: 9:45 am – 11:15 am
- Location Start (begins at 10 am): Cadman Plaza East and Tillary Street (Brooklyn)
- Location End: Vietnam Veterans Plaza at 55 Water Street (Manhattan)
Motorcycle Ride
A motorcycle ride organized by Nam Knights Motorcycle Club.
- Various start locations and start times.
- Location End: Vietnam Veterans Plaza at 55 Water Street (Manhattan)
Wreath Laying Ceremony
The annual wreath laying ceremony honors those who served and sacrificed during the Vietnam War. The ceremony will feature military honors, remarks and reflections, presentation of proclamations, music from the Vietnam War era, and presentation of the Patrick L. Gualtieri Service to Vietnam Veterans Award.
- Time: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
- Location: Vietnam Veterans Plaza at 55 Water Street
Resource Fair and Reunion
The resource fair will feature exhibitors offering services to veterans of all eras. Lunch will be provided to veteran attendees and their guests by the Dubliner.
- Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Stone Street and Coenties Alley
For more information, visit uwvc.org/vietnam.
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Virtual Panel Honoring Women Veterans
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In celebration of Women’s History Month, DVS will host a virtual panel highlighting the stories of women veterans on Monday, March 28th at 6pm. Join the event on Zoom here or visit facebook.com/nycveterans. Panelists will include:
- Nancy Preston, CEO of Milk Money Kitchen and US Army Veteran
- Angela Indardeo, U.S. Army NY Recruiting Command
- Keyonna Fennell, Air Force National Media Engagement
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Leveraging LinkedIn to Enhance Your Brand
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On Thursday, March 31st, 6 - 7pm, DVS will host an online workshop to teach NYC veterans and military spouses how to use LinkedIn to enhance their personal brand and advance their career! Register here.
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DVS Programs and Initiatives
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Get the Benefits You Deserve
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DVS represents NYC veterans in claims for benefits from the VA. During a time of economic crisis and high unemployment, we wanted to ensure that every veteran got the financial benefits they earned. To file a claim, fill out the VetConnectNYC.org form (select "Benefits Navigation" as your preferred service).
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VetConnectPro: A New Employment Tool for NYC Veterans
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This past Veterans Day, the NYC Department of Veterans' Services (DVS) officially launched VetConnectPro - a new employment tool designed to help veterans find employment, professional mentorship, and resources to advance their careers. Get started by creating or uploading your resume today: nyc.gov/vetconnectpro.
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Mission: VetCheck volunteers make check-in calls to veterans across NYC. Through these calls, volunteers provide veterans with information regarding vital public services, including free meals, information on COVID-19 testing and vaccination sites, and mental health resources. To volunteer with Mission: VetCheck or request a check-in call, click here.
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Fighting Veteran Homelessness
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Over the past five years, our housing team has moved over 1,000 veterans from shelters and into permanent housing. Learn more about DVS's efforts to end veteran homelessness in NYC here.
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VetBizNYC: NYC's Veteran-Owned Business Map
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The Veteran Voices Project (VVP) is an oral history initiative designed to preserve the stories of NYC's Veterans. For more information, visit nyc.gov/vetvoices.
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How DVS Responded to the Pandemic
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Making supportive calls. Distributing face masks. Preparing meal kits. Housing the homeless. Processing VA benefit claims. Watch this video to learn how DVS responded to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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SITREP NYC: NYC's Official Veteran Podcast
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Listen to SITREP NYC, NYC's official veteran-focused podcast, to hear stories from veterans who are often ignored and underserved. Hear the complete season here or see below for a list of episodes:
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Stories of Transition
The Black Veteran Experience
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LGBT Veteran Stories
The Health of Women Veterans
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