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Philadelphia Vietnam Veterans Memorial Official page of the PVVM which honors the '648'. "$40" campaign helping to preserve it in perpetuity. Designed by Perry M.

Funded by private donations and merchandise sales,
the sole purpose of volunteer Board of Directors is maintenance and upkeep of the Memorial. The Philadelphia Vietnam Veterans Memorial is one of the city’s truly hidden treasures, representing a solemn and fitting testament to the sacrifices of 648 native sons. Located at Spruce and Front streets at Penn’s Landing, the Memorial is an amphitheater with facing polished, charcoal grey granite from Minnesota. The south wall is a semi-circle containing the 648 names, slightly raised in the center on a higher plane than the 10 opposite granite scene panels, include eight images of famous war photographs that were applied from stencils and screens by sandblasting into the granite. The seven-foot-by-five-foot panels depict scenes beginning with the launching of aircraft from a US carrier in August 1964 and concluding with the rescue of Vietnamese refugees in 1975. Between both sides of the Memorial are a series of four raised levels with granite ledges leading up to the south wall bearing the names of those whose “home of record” was Philadelphia. The symbol of the memorial is inscribed in granite near the open front of the site. Morgan, a young architect selected by a Veterans Design Selection Committee, the Memorial was dedicated in 1987 during a period when America started to make amends for failing to honor the sacrifice of Vietnam Veterans. Over the years, the Memorial has been a sanctuary for Veterans to recall their service and remember the sacrifice of those who did not return.

10/23/2026
10/23/2026
10/23/2026

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of another distinguished member of our Society, Jack McLaughlin. At this time, no arrangements have been finalized.

10/22/2026

🇺🇸⚖️ BEYOND THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE: CULTIVATING A VETERAN-FRIENDLY COURTROOM!

The New York State Department of Veterans' Services is proud to participate in an upcoming panel discussion hosted by the New York State Unified Court System, exploring ways to better understand, support, and serve Veterans within our judicial system.

DVS Deputy Counsel Benjamin Pomerance, Esq., will join fellow panelists and partners in service Wendy McClinton, President & CEO of BVSJ Veterans Service Organization, and Ashton Stewart, Veterans Program Manager at MJHS Health System, for this important and insightful conversation.

🇺🇸 EVENT DETAILS:

📅 November 9, 2026
🕐 12:45–2 p.m.
📍 60 Centre Street, Courtroom 300, New York, NY
☕️ Light refreshments will be served

👏 We thank the New York State Unified Court System for hosting this meaningful discussion and bringing together advocates committed to ensuring that All Who Served are treated with dignity, understanding, and respect. 🇺🇸

10/22/2026

FEDERAL CAREER UPDATE: For Veterans, Military Spouses, and other members working in federal civilian positions.

OPM published a final rule on October 19, 2026, removing the governmentwide 52-week time-in-grade restriction for advancement to covered competitive-service General Schedule positions.

📅 Effective January 19, 2027

🔎 WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?

Qualified employees may become eligible for promotion consideration sooner once the rule takes effect.

✅ WHAT REQUIREMENTS STILL APPLY?

•⁠ ⁠Specialized experience and education
•⁠ ⁠Required training and certifications
•⁠ ⁠Applicable competition and selection procedures
•⁠ ⁠Agency promotion requirements, which may include job-related time requirements

📌 Promotion is not automatic. The rule does not guarantee a higher grade or waive qualification standards.

🪖 WHO DOES THIS AFFECT?

Veterans and Military Spouses employed in covered federal civilian GS positions are among those potentially affected. Military promotion rules remain separate.

💬 YOUR NEXT STEP

Ask your agency HR office how the January change will affect its promotion procedures and your eligibility.

🔗 Read the official final rule:
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-10-19/html/2026-21319.htm

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10/22/2026

Please mark your calendars for Nov. 15 and share with your friends and family!

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Spruce Street And Columbus
Philadelphia, PA
19106

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+12679730600

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