Welcome to Region VI of the National Association for Black Veterans.
Kentucky, Indiana, Missouri, Ohio, and Tennessee
“Improving the Quality of life for All Veterans”
“No Veterans Left Behind”
REGION VI COMMANDER’S MESSAGE
Supporting the 25th National Biennial Convention | September 8–13, 2026 | Portland, Oregon
Serving Those Who Served
It is my distinct pleasure and honor to continue serving alongside outstanding wingmen, leaders, and warriors who answered the call to “Fly, Fight, and Win!”
As we move into September, Region VI proudly stands in support of the 25th NABVETS National Biennial Convention in Portland, Oregon. This convention represents more than a gathering—it is an opportunity to strengthen our organization, renew our commitment to veterans, and advance the National Mission of Serving Those Who Served.
September also gives us an important opportunity to continue our commitment to National Suicide Prevention Month. Every veteran matters. Every life has value. We encourage our members, families, chapters, and communities to remain vigilant, reach out, listen, and connect veterans with the resources and support they need. No veteran should ever feel that they stand alone.
We also recognize and celebrate the 79th Birthday of the United States Air Force, established as an independent military service under the National Security Act of 1947. We salute the men and women who have carried the mission through generations of service and sacrifice. To our Airmen, veterans, retirees, families, and supporters—thank you for answering the call.
REGION VI — ALL HANDS ON DECK, MEMBERSHIP EQUALS VISION
We continue to seek your membership, your participation, and your partnership as we work to assist as many veterans as possible.
Through our chapters, officers, community interactions, outreach, and individual veteran support, we remain committed to helping veterans identify, understand, and access the benefits and resources they have earned through their service.
Our responsibility does not stop at our local communities. The NABVETS National Mission belongs to all veterans.
Whether you are a longtime member, a new member, a veteran seeking assistance, a family member, or a community partner, there is a place for you in this mission.
Let us continue to stand together, strengthen our chapters (in Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio and Tennessee), build our membership, support one another, and reach veterans wherever they are.
One Veteran. One Family. One Community. One Mission.
I look forward to seeing you in Portland, Oregon, as we come together for the 25th National Biennial Convention and continue moving NABVETS forward.
Serving Those Who Served.
Region VI — All Hands on Deck!
Fly. Fight. Win. Serve.
Respectfully,
Office of Regional VI Commander
Irvin Lyons Jr., Region VI Commander
National Association for Black Veterans, Inc.
www.nabvetsregionvi.com
Serving Those Who Served
National Website: NABVETS.Org Attend the 25th NABVETS Convention, Portland, Oregon September 8 - 12, 2026
(Register under Events link or Banner at www.NABVETS.Org)
Golden Buffalo Publication's "Salute to Black Women in the Military."
General Charles Young Corridor
Honoring our Veterans
Grand Opening March 2025 - Dedicated to Tuskegee Airmen (Texas) Click Here for Detail Link
Remember the advancements we have made
Governor Beshear Remarks during Veterans Day Ceremony - honoring 16 Black Veterans of Civil War
Check on a veteran, we are our brothers and sisters keeper. Wellness checks are encouraged as we stay connected with all veterans. Our veterans are in need of your assistance in their mental health and well-being, reach out to one or a few and take a moment to listen to them (you may never know how important this is in reference to every veteran).