Veterans Organizations
Veterans for Peace: https://www.VeteransForPeace.org
An international organization dedicated to building a culture of peace,
exposing the true costs of war & healing the wounds of war.
Membership is open to all veterans. Non-veterans are welcome to join as associate members.
Veterans for Peace has a book available -- Letters to the Wall:
a collection of letters delivered to The Vietnam Memorial Wall on 2 consecutive Memorial Days, 2015 & 2016.
These letters & this book are part of VFP's Full Disclosure campaign
which aims to expose the true impact of the Vietnam War on the U.S., Vietnam & the world.
Sold at cost. Available in paperback:
http://www.lulu.com/shop/veterans-for-peace/letters-to-the-wall-memorial-day-events-2015-2016/paperback/product-22808487.html
or as an e-book:
http://www.lulu.com/shop/veterans-for-peace/letters-to-the-wall-memorial-day-events-2015-and-2016/ebook/product-22808502.html
Vietnam Veterans Against the War: http://www.VVAW.org
A national veterans' organization that campaigns for peace & the rights of all U.S. military veterans.
Membership is open to all people (including non-veterans) who support their goals.
The War Poetry Website: https://www.warpoetry.uk/
One of the best online war poetry sites.
The emphasis is on World War I poetry, but modern wars -- including Vietnam -- are covered too.
Items Left at the Wall: https://www.vvmf.org/items/ Virtual gallery presented by Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2015/08/06/website-showcases-mementos-left-vietnam-wall/31104037/
Offerings at the Wall: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1833827.Offerings_at_the_Wall
Artifacts from the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Collection
Literary Journals
The Line: https://TheLineLiterary.org
Literary journal, first issue: January 27, 2021. From their mission statement:
"Our primary focus is to publish veteran literature, art, social commentary & reviews; however,
we will consider any material created to bridge the gap between veterans & contemporary audiences".
Proud to Be: http://www.semopress.com/events/Proud-To-Be-writing-by-american-warriors/
An annual anthology of writing by American warriors.
Submissions accepted in five categories: Short Fiction, Poetry, Interviews, Essay, Photography.
Writer's Resources
Duotrope: https://Duotrope.com
An award-winning writer’s resource that lists thousands of fiction, poetry & nonfiction markets.
Cost: $5 USD/month after a free trial membership.
New Pages: http://www.NewPages.com
News, information & guides to literary magazines, independent publishers,
creative writing programs, writing contests & more. Great resource for poets.
Career / Financial
Career Resources for Veterans: https://www.jobhero.com/career-guides
https://www.jobhero.com/career-guides/interviews/prep/veteran-career-guide
Guidance & support for rejoining the workforce.
NovoResume: novoresume.com/career-blog/military-veterans-resume
How to write a resume, including a special section on Military to Civilian resumes.
Veteran's Benefits: https://www.birchgold.com/retirement-and-financial-security-for-veterans
A thorough guide to benefits for veterans, including strategies for overcoming financial difficulties.
The site includes 2 dozen links to other a variety of useful resources for veterans.
Miscelaneous
Most Accurate War Movies Ever Made: https://www.pastfactory.com/film/most-accurate-war-movies-that-got-it-right/?utm_source=tb&utm_medium=msn-msn-home-tb&utm_term=The+Most+Accurate+War+Movies+Ever+Made-https%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Fhivemedia-images%2Fcreatives%2Fwrz%2F3_wrz.jpg&utm_content=2926557470&utm_campaign=6199729-tb&utm_source=tb
[ We here at VWP don't agree with many of the choices,
but the list is a good introduction to war movies, including the Vietnam war ]
Veterans for Peace: https://www.VeteransForPeace.org
An international organization dedicated to building a culture of peace,
exposing the true costs of war & healing the wounds of war.
Membership is open to all veterans. Non-veterans are welcome to join as associate members.
Veterans for Peace has a book available -- Letters to the Wall:
a collection of letters delivered to The Vietnam Memorial Wall on 2 consecutive Memorial Days, 2015 & 2016.
These letters & this book are part of VFP's Full Disclosure campaign
which aims to expose the true impact of the Vietnam War on the U.S., Vietnam & the world.
Sold at cost. Available in paperback:
http://www.lulu.com/shop/veterans-for-peace/letters-to-the-wall-memorial-day-events-2015-2016/paperback/product-22808487.html
or as an e-book:
http://www.lulu.com/shop/veterans-for-peace/letters-to-the-wall-memorial-day-events-2015-and-2016/ebook/product-22808502.html
Vietnam Veterans Against the War: http://www.VVAW.org
A national veterans' organization that campaigns for peace & the rights of all U.S. military veterans.
Membership is open to all people (including non-veterans) who support their goals.
The War Poetry Website: https://www.warpoetry.uk/
One of the best online war poetry sites.
The emphasis is on World War I poetry, but modern wars -- including Vietnam -- are covered too.
Items Left at the Wall: https://www.vvmf.org/items/ Virtual gallery presented by Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2015/08/06/website-showcases-mementos-left-vietnam-wall/31104037/
Offerings at the Wall: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1833827.Offerings_at_the_Wall
Artifacts from the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Collection
Literary Journals
The Line: https://TheLineLiterary.org
Literary journal, first issue: January 27, 2021. From their mission statement:
"Our primary focus is to publish veteran literature, art, social commentary & reviews; however,
we will consider any material created to bridge the gap between veterans & contemporary audiences".
Proud to Be: http://www.semopress.com/events/Proud-To-Be-writing-by-american-warriors/
An annual anthology of writing by American warriors.
Submissions accepted in five categories: Short Fiction, Poetry, Interviews, Essay, Photography.
Writer's Resources
Duotrope: https://Duotrope.com
An award-winning writer’s resource that lists thousands of fiction, poetry & nonfiction markets.
Cost: $5 USD/month after a free trial membership.
New Pages: http://www.NewPages.com
News, information & guides to literary magazines, independent publishers,
creative writing programs, writing contests & more. Great resource for poets.
Career / Financial
Career Resources for Veterans: https://www.jobhero.com/career-guides
https://www.jobhero.com/career-guides/interviews/prep/veteran-career-guide
Guidance & support for rejoining the workforce.
NovoResume: novoresume.com/career-blog/military-veterans-resume
How to write a resume, including a special section on Military to Civilian resumes.
Veteran's Benefits: https://www.birchgold.com/retirement-and-financial-security-for-veterans
A thorough guide to benefits for veterans, including strategies for overcoming financial difficulties.
The site includes 2 dozen links to other a variety of useful resources for veterans.
Miscelaneous
Most Accurate War Movies Ever Made: https://www.pastfactory.com/film/most-accurate-war-movies-that-got-it-right/?utm_source=tb&utm_medium=msn-msn-home-tb&utm_term=The+Most+Accurate+War+Movies+Ever+Made-https%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Fhivemedia-images%2Fcreatives%2Fwrz%2F3_wrz.jpg&utm_content=2926557470&utm_campaign=6199729-tb&utm_source=tb
[ We here at VWP don't agree with many of the choices,
but the list is a good introduction to war movies, including the Vietnam war ]
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