Welcome to the Vietnam Veterans Of America, Berks County Pennsylvania, Chapter 131 web site. This site was made to be a place where Veterans of all Branches of the Military, Air Force, Army, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard can get information on what is going on in the Berks County Pennsylvania area.
It is open to Veterans, Wife's, Husbands, Mothers, Fathers, Children, Brothers, Sisters, Grandparents, and Friends of any Veteran, living or deceased. Please take the time to share any information you would like so that others may know about you, or someone you know who was in the military during Vietnam, whether served in country or out of country. Everyone no matter what is welcome.
It is open to Veterans, Wife's, Husbands, Mothers, Fathers, Children, Brothers, Sisters, Grandparents, and Friends of any Veteran, living or deceased. Please take the time to share any information you would like so that others may know about you, or someone you know who was in the military during Vietnam, whether served in country or out of country. Everyone no matter what is welcome.
Above - Veterans Day - November 11, 2023
Below - National Vietnam War Veterans Day - March 29, 2024
Veterans Grove - Reading City Park, Reading PA
Below - National Vietnam War Veterans Day - March 29, 2024
Veterans Grove - Reading City Park, Reading PA
VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA CHAPTER 131 (VVA)
Meetings the 2nd Thursday of the month at the
READING REGIONAL AIRPORT
2501 Bernville Road
Reading, PA 19605
Social Gathering 1:00 pm Meeting 2:00 pm
ASSOCIATE VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA (AVVA)
Their meeting is at 1:00 pm
(See additional information about joining under the AVVA tab)
The Berks County Combined Veterans Council meets at 7:00pm at the Berkshire Family Restaurant on State Hill road on the third Wednesday of the month. If you would like dinner arrive at 6:00pm. You are encouraged to attend their meeting.
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2024 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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July 27 - Stand Down fourth Saturday of the month. Location change:
Rotary Pavilion in Riverfront park, 140 College Dr., Pottstown. 10am to 12pm.
August 4 – Coast Guard’s Birthday. ⛵
August 8 - Thursday - Social Gathering 1 pm - VVA Meeting 2pm. Meeting at Jim Dietrich Park @ 4899 Stoudts Ferry Bridge Road Reading 19605.
August 25 – 31st Annual Ride For Free:3 at 208 Jefferson st in Oley. Main staging area is in Womelsdorf at 5th St and Franklin st. from 9:00am to 11:00am. Departing at 11:30am sharp for 14 mile ride to Reading City Park. Ceremony is at Reading City Park at 1:00pm. Everyone is encouraged to attend the ceremony. Ride is dedicated to all of the POW/MIAs of all wars. Kickstands up at 9:30am at 208 Jefferson st in Oley. Main staging area is in Womelsdorf at 5th St and Franklin st. from 9:00am to 11:00am. Departing at 11:30am sharp for 14 mile ride to Reading City Park. Ceremony is at Reading City Park at 1:00pm. Everyone is encouraged to attend the ceremony.
September 12 - Thursday - Social Gathering 1 pm - VVA Meeting 2pm
September 15 - 15th Annual Golf Outing at Rich Maiden Golf Course in Fleetwood. Maximum participation at Rich Maiden golf course on Rich Maiden rd off Highway 222 in Fleetwood is highly encouraged beginning at 7:00am.
September 18 – Air Force’s Birthday. ✈🚀
September 9 - 2:00pm: AVVA Reception for veterans who reside at Phoebe Berks village on Reading Dr in Wernersville. All are encouraged to attend,
September 20 – POW/MIA Recognition Day - Candle Light Vigil 7 PM Vigil on National POW/MIA Recognition Day at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in City Park, Reading. All are encouraged to attend.
September 24 – 36th Anniversary Vietnam Memorial in Reading
October Halloween Parades – Temple update coming. 🎃🎃
October 10 - Thursday - Social Gathering 1:00 pm - VVA Meeting 2 pm
October 13 – Navy’s Birthday. 🚢🛥🚤
November 9 - Veterans Appreciation Dinner Dance
November 10 - Marine Corps Birthday. OOAH ⚓
November 11 – Veterans Day City Park Service 11 am
November 14 - Thursday - Social Gathering 1 pm - VVA Meeting 2pm
December 12 - VVA Christmas Dinner - Thursday 2 pm
December 14 - Weaths Across America
December 25 - Merry Christmas ⛄❄🎁