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  
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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. 
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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
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     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     
 
The Guide to Movies for Vets: https://octaneseating.com/blog/movies-for-vets/​
This is the best guide to war movies that the editorial staff here at Vietnam War Poetry has ever seen.