NABVETS-San Diego Chapter #72

06/07/2026

Our NABVETS-San Diego Chapter #72 has two pages. We want to merge the two. Can anyone help with doing that? I read the instructions to do it, but it ain't working. There are two different administrators, and one of them can not remember login or any information for the older page. We want to merge https://www.facebook.com/pjaesr0747/
with https://www.facebook.com/nabvetssandiego72/
Thanks in advance if you can help us or know someone who can. Thanks.

Established in Milwaukee, WI, 1969; Certified by the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1998 as a Veterans Service Organization. Formed to assist veterans.

05/21/2026

SPOUSE DEPENDENT SURVIVOR CAREGIVER
Many military and veteran families are struggling silently. Too many are exhausted, overwhelmed, having severe stress, depression, and hurting financially while trying to navigate benefits and resources on their own. Many caregivers reduce work hours or leave jobs completely to care for the veteran they love. NABVETS San Diego is hosting a special Zoom event that may help ease the burden.
If you are a spouse, dependent, survivor, or caregiver of a veteran, you may qualify for benefits, programs, resources or support you never knew existed. Please don’t miss this important Zoom event on May 30.
Sometimes one piece of information can change a family’s future.
Register NOW!

05/16/2026

SPOUSES • DEPENDENTS • SURVIVORS • CAREGIVERS

You’ve supported a veteran in your life — now it’s time to make sure YOU know about the benefits, resources, and support available to you too.

Join us for this special Healthy Wealthy Veteran Zoom Seminar designed to help military families better understand available programs, services, and opportunities.

Type “INFO” or “REGISTER” in the comments and we’ll send you the registration details directly.

Please share with someone who may benefit.

04/14/2026

Many surviving spouses do not know the VA benefits available to them. See if you qualify.

03/29/2026

As we commemorate and celebrate all Vietnam Veterans today, we want to give a special thank you and honor to all veterans who attended our Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War, held March, 29, 2025. Your courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten. We honor you.

03/15/2026

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03/15/2026

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02/20/2026

https://fox5sandiego.com/black-history-month/nabvets-group-supports-black-veterans-helps-them-receive-benefits/

The San Diego chapter of the National Association for Black Veterans (NABVETS) is working to help veterans navigate the complexities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, ensuring they receive the…

02/17/2026

https://youtu.be/5_SIDCoWVb0

Colonel Fred Vann Cherry (1928–2016) was a U.S. Air Force fighter pilot and the first, highest-ranking Black officer held as a prisoner of war (POW) during the Vietnam War. Shot down on October 22, 1965, he endured over seven years of captivity, suffering severe injuries and torture, before his release in February 1973.

Key Details of Col. Fred Cherry's Service:

Capture and Imprisonment: Flying an F-105 Thunderchief, Cherry was shot down over North Vietnam. He spent 7.5 years as a POW, becoming known for his resilience and resistance, and was awarded the Air Force Cross for his actions.

POW Experience: Despite being severely injured during his ejection, Cherry was denied medical treatment by his captors and subjected to intense abuse. He formed a close bond with fellow POW Porter Halyburton, who helped care for him.

Military Career: A career officer, Cherry served in the Korean War and was a pilot for 29 years before retiring as a Colonel in 1981.
Legacy: He was a recipient of the Air Force Cross, two Purple Hearts, the Silver Star, and two Distinguished Flying Crosses. In 2026, he is remembered as a trailblazing officer and a hero of the Vietnam War.

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