To promote physical and cultural improvement, growth and
development, self-respect, self-confidence, and usefulness of Vietnam-era veterans and others.
To eliminate discrimination suffered by Vietnam-era veterans
and to develop channels of communication which will assist Vietnam-era veterans to maximize self-realization and enrichment
of their lives and enhance life-fulfillment.
To study, on a non-partisan basis, proposed legislation,
rules, or regulations introduced in any federal, state, or local legislative or administrative body which may affect the social,
economic, educational, or physical welfare of the Vietnam-era veteran or others; and to develop public-policy proposals designed
to improve the quality of life of the Vietnam-era veteran and others, especially in the areas of employment, education, training,
and health.
To conduct and publish research, on a non-partisan basis,
pertaining to the relationship between Vietnam-era veterans and the American society, the Vietnam War experience, the role
of the United States in securing peaceful co-existence for the world community, and other matters which affect the social,
economic, educational, or physical welfare of the Vietnam-era veteran or others.
To assist disabled and needy military veterans including,
but not limited to, Vietnam-era veterans and their dependents, and the widows and orphans of deceased veterans."
