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 In an effort to celebrate African American Veterans that were called to serve during the Vietnam war, The LaVilla Center of Jacksonville and the General Daniel ''Chappie'' James V.F.W. Post 476 honored all veterans that served during the Vietnam War on National Vietnam War Veteran's Day. The event was highlighted on News4Jax. To learn more, click "read more."

JACKSONVILLE, FL. The Jacksonville Mobile Vet Center (MVC) and representatives from the Jacksonville VA Outpatient Clinic’s Enrollment and Eligibility section will provide Veterans outreach at the LaVilla Center’s Veterans Resource Fair on Friday, February 26, 2021 from 10:00am to 1:00pm in celebration of Black History Month. The Location is 531 W. Union Street in front of the Veteran's Wall of Honor, Service, and Patriotism.

“During this outreach event, Veterans can receive assistance specifically with VA health care and other benefits to include information on local, state, and federal Veteran resources”, stated Anthony Gardiner, Licensed Professional Counselor and Jacksonville Vet Center Director. The MVCs of the Department of Veterans Affairs provide readjustment counseling and information resources to Veterans across the country. “We are excited about this opportunity to participate, like community-based Vet Centers, Mobile Vet Centers focus on services that help Veterans make the sometimes-difficult transition between military and civilian life” said Byron Rowe, Mobile Vet Center Veterans Outreach Program Specialist.

MVC resembling super-sized recreational vehicles - are driven to far-reaching rural areas to provide Veterans with services such as counseling for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Military Sexual Trauma, bereavement counseling, marriage and family counseling, and resources like VA benefits information and suicide prevention referrals and much more. All services onboard the MVC are confidential and provided at no cost to Veterans and their family members.

About the Vet Center

The Vet Center Program was established by Congress in 1979 out of the recognition that a

significant number of Vietnam era vets were still experiencing readjustment problems. Vet

Center Mission Statement: To welcome home and honor those who served, those still serving, and their families by reaching out to them, engaging their communities and providing them with quality readjustment counseling and timely referral.

North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System

Malcom Randall and Lake City VA Medical Center’s

1601 Southwest Archer Road | Gainesville, FL 32608-1135 | PH: 352-376-1611

619 South Marion Avenue | Lake City, FL 32025-5808 | PH: 386-755-3016

In the Florida Times Union. Dr. Danford was recognized for his long life and legacy serving Northeast Florida and the nation. 

Dr. Danford was recently highlighted as a "Voice of Liberty" in the recent issue of Liberty Life Media. Click read more to view the full article. 

Union and Broad streets in the heart of downtown Jacksonville are now home to visual history. From the Revolutionary War to the Tuskegee Airmen, side-by-side paintings depicting the military branches and notable moments in history make up a generational wall at 531 West Union St.
Each image pays tribute to the Black men and women who wore the uniform and defended our nation. The heading at the top reads: “Wall of Honor, Service, and Patriotism.”
While the wall was installed in late October, its official dedication is Veterans Day. The artist, Laurence “Blinky” Walden, served in the Air Force during the Vietnam War.“I think it’s very significant that it’s going to be dedicated on Veteran’s Day because it deals with veterans,” Walden said.-News4Jax