Row one, from left, Larry Gregory, 2nd vice president; Charlie Hobbs, president; Bill Norton, treasurer; J.D. Elesa, board member; Jackie Clark, board member. Row two, from left, Denny Miller, board member; Bob Holloway, 1st vice president; Boots Clark, board member; Bob Brauch, secretary; and Larry Anderson, board member is not pictured.
Charlie Hobbs was re-elected Monday night as president of Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 203. The local chapter was founded over 35 years ago and has a membership of 900 plus, the second largest in the United States.
The chapter will participate in the annual Armed Forces Day Parade May 6th in Chattanooga. This is the 73rd annual parade and this year’s featured branch will be the Marine Corp. Although Armed Forces Day is the 3rd Saturday in May, Chattanooga honors the men and women who serve in the U.S. military the first Friday in the month so that area students can participate.
Chapter 203 members will be at the Valley Fest in Dunlap May 5, 6 and 7 displaying the Tennessee Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.
Vietnam Veterans Chapter 203 appreciation day will take place May 27 and 28 on the Highway 153 Walmart parking lot. Live music, refreshments and fun for the entire family. Veterans spouses will also be honored. Everyone is invited.
The chapter meets the third Monday of every month in the MAC building at 1304 McCallie Ave. Any Viet Nam or Viet Nam era veteran is eligible to join.
The chapter provides honor guards for veterans funerals. They also assist vets and their families with medical equipment. For information call 991-5858.
Charlie Hobbs, president