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Saturday, November 21, 2015

Vietnam Veterans Commemorative Trail (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
July 17, 2014-March 01, 2021
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Prentice
126 Cherry St. Rm 104
Phillips,WI
11111

The Vietnam Veterans Commemorative Trail is located in Price County and has 13 markers to represent the 13 years of service and sacrifice of the brothers and sisters in arms. The markers denote events of the war that were deemed important by Vietnam Veterans. The trail is a commemorative project to remind the public of the sacrifices made by this group of unheralded veterans.
 

Newspaper Insert (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 01, 2015-November 11, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Fremont County
720 W. Pershing Ave
Riverton,WY
82501

Interview inserts into local papers on Vietnam Veteran interviews.
 

Monthly "Brown Bag Lunch" for Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
February 11, 2015-December 27, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Farmington Town Hall
1000 County Road 8
Farmington,NY
14425

Farmington has over 200 Vietnam veterans living in the community but there is no veterans organization for them to gather and meet. The veterans will be able to to do this when they attend the "Bring your own brown bag" lunches which will be held at the Farmington Town Hall from 11 am to 1 pm the second Wednesday of each month until December 2017. The main focus is to give the veterans a place where they can casually gather and share but a short program will be designed by sometimes inviting guest speakers. The local DAR chapter will present certificates to all Vietnam veterans who attend.
 

Information tabletop display at VA Hospital in Omaha, NE (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
February 11, 2015-December 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
VA Hospital in Omaha, NE
4101 Woolworth
Omaha,NE
68105

402-468-5327

To make veterans and the public aware of the 50th Commemoration of the Vietnam war; handing out information on Vietnam veterans issues, agent orange issues, and health concerns for Vietnam veterans. Tabletop display is held at the VA Hospital the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month for 8 hours per day.
 

Honoring Veterans - Vietnam Veterans Remembered  (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 02, 2015-November 30, 2015
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Tahlequah Public Library
120 South College Ave.
Tahlequah,OK
74464

To honor Vietnam Veterans. To draw attention to a group of Veterans for their service during war .
 

Vietnam – A Retrospective on the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 01, 2015-March 01, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Veterans Museum and Memorial Center
2115 Park Blvd.
San Diego,CA
92101

Can you add sending 1 set of posters (every one of them). This is for an exhibit he is doing in San Diego that will go till 2017, so I think based on what he’s doing, we can send 1 of everything. Opening ceremony of new permanent exhibit on the Vietnam Experience on the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War. Exhibits, displays, timelines, oral histories, and personal stories tell the experiences of San Diegans in the Vietnam War on 4/30/2015. Exhibit opens to public on May 1st, 2015.
 

Library Display (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 01, 2015-November 30, 2015
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Wayne County Public Library
304 N. Market
Wooster,OH
44691

The library display would showcase books and historical information about the Vietnam War. We would thank, honor, and pay tribute to the veterans of the war through our patriotic display.
 

Quilts for Vietnam Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 01, 2015-December 31, 2015
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
DAR Chapter location
1771 Windy Ridge Road
Decorah,IA
52101

563-547-4697

Quilt making for Vietnam vets in the community including the name and date of service on each one. Then, invited the veteran to a luncheon to present to them with a certificate. This is ongoing.
 

Honoring Veterans of the Vietnam War (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 01, 2015-November 30, 2015
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Muntz Library, University of Texas-Tyler
3900 University Blvd.
Tyler,TX

To honor veterans of the Vietnam War with a display of Vietnam War era materials. Brochures, pins, and stickers will be handed out to visitors. Certificates will be given to the Vietnam veterans.
 

Arkansas Mason Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
August 03, 2015-December 31, 2015
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Arkansas Albert Pike Masonic Temple
712 Scott Street
Little Rock,AR
72201

The State of Arkansas has in excel of 4,000 Masons and half of them are of the age of Vietnam Veterans. This program will go to the major Jurisdictions within the state located in Little Rock, Springdale/Fayetteville, and Jonesboro and then to the smaller lodges dispersed across the state in 11 different districts.
 

Healing Military Trauma Through Art (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 05, 2015-December 31, 2015
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Wisconsin Veterans Museum
30 W. Mifflin Street
Madison,WI
53703

WAR: RAW Healing Military Trauma Through Expressive Are. Free exhibit at the State of Wisconsin Veterans Museum, which contains multiple exhibit pieces created by Vietnam Veterans. Info at: http://www.wisvetsmuseum.com/exhibitions/temporary/
 

They Served With Honor: Vietnam (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 24, 2015-May 22, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Newspaper/online and hardcover book
170 Star Lane
Casper,WY
82604

Each week a different Vietnam veteran will be profiled in full-page newspaper features. The profiles are published online at www.trib.com/honor with additional photos, audio and other assets. in 2017, a hardcover book of all the profiles will be published. A book signing event will be hosted and each veteran featured will be gifted a copy of the book by our sponsors and fellow commemorative committee members.
 

Coweta County Salutes its Vietnam Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
September 07, 2015-May 13, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Newnan High School
190 Lagrange Street
Newnan,GA
30263

We are working with the Georgia Department of Veterans Affairs to award a Certificate of Honor to all local Vietnam Veterans.
 

Hero Tree (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 02, 2015-December 01, 2015
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Throckmorton Library
1-3346 Randolph Street
Fort Bragg,NC
28307

The purpose of the event is for families and friends to recognize and honor their service and sacrifice of the Veteran in their life. Throckmorton Library will have a tree on display. The ornaments are created by family members and friends. The ornaments have a picture, name and/or the service time of the Veteran. The tree will be on display for an entire month.
 

Certificates and pins (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
August 01, 2015-December 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
TBA
TBA
Erie County,NY
14127

To present veterans from Erie Co. New York with certificates from the DAR and label pins to thank them for their service.
 

Veteran Memorial Service (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
August 11, 2015-December 05, 2015
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
St Paul's
221 Union St
Cary,NC
27511

Memorial Service held once a month.
 

Focused Outreach Activities (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
September 01, 2015-March 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
New York State Outreach events/office location
2 Empire State Plaza
Albany,NY
12223

Our agency (NYS DVA) advocates and assists Veterans and their families, including conducting numerous and on-going Outreach events, for example- recently honoring female Vietnam Veterans at NYS's Vietnam Veteran Museum. The materials we request will help us to specifically connect with and honor Vietnam Veterans.
 

Special Forces and the Montagnards Display (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
July 28, 2015-January 29, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
John L Throckmorton Library
1-3346 Randolph Street
Fort Bragg,NC
28310

The exhibit, created for J.L. Throckmorton Library by the Airborne and Special Operations Museum, focuses on the relationship between U.S. Army Special Forces (SF) and the Montagnards during the Vietnam War. SF Soldiers trained Montagnards, an indigenous people living Vietnam's mountain highlands, as a part of the Civilian Irregular Defense Group (CIDG) program. As a result, SF Soldiers and Montagnards forged strong bonds. After the war, many Montagnard refugees chose to live in North Carolina to be near their Special Forces comrades. The exhibit features Vietnam era Montagnard weapons and cultural objects.
 

Honoring Vietnam Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 01, 2015-November 30, 2015
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Norfolk veterans home
Benjamin Avea
Norfolk,NE
68642

Honoring Vietnam Veterans and their family
 

Thank-You Vietnam Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
September 01, 2015-December 31, 2015
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Scott County
428 Western Ave
Davenport,IA
52722

Our Chapter has 5 Veteran Service Officers who assist veterans in filing claims. They would like to extend their thanks to Vietnam Veterans that they assist by presenting them with a lapel pin.
 

Vietnam War Memorial Museum (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
August 10, 2015-August 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Greene County
6265 Spring Hill Road
Ruckersville,VA
22968

The Memorial is open year round to educate the public on the Vietnam War and the veterans who served in it. It is run by veteran volunteers and supported by various veteran organizations.They would like a commemorative flag to fly at the memorial museum.
 

Commemoration of Vietnam (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 21, 2015
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Villa Ventura
12100 Wornall Road
Kansas City,MO
64145

Speaker, with a luncheon, pin and proclamation
 

Veteran's Day (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 20, 2015-November 21, 2015
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
VFW Post 8790
1560 Foley St
Houston,TX
77055

This will be a VFW District IV Meeting. It will begin with a Golf Tournament on Friday 20 November 2015 and end with a joint VFW Meeting with Vietnam Veterans and families on Saturday 21 November 2015.The first objective is to help the homeless Vietnam Veterans in the Houston Area.Our second objectives is to recognize the Vietnam Veterans for their Service to God and Country.Finally the 3rd objective to hand out awards to all family members who made our program a success.
 

Women in the Military (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 21, 2015
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Armstrong Chapel
5125 Drake Rd.
Indian Hill,OH
45243

513-797-1411

Local Vietnam Veterans will be presented with the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Certificates. Our speaker will be Marjorie Smith, DAR member, nurse, and Vietnam Veteran.
 

Vietnam Commemoration (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
September 15, 2015-September 15, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
2nd Region, MOPH
Red Top Road
Buffalo,MO
65622

I travel throughout an 11 state area and visit with many veterans, their families and various veteran organizations. Am in need of materials to hand out to people so word can spread about the commemoration. Am working on a Purple Heart Event in Branson, Missouri to take place 21-23 April 2016. Last year had 250 Purple Heart Recipients, and their spouses, in attendance, mostly Vietnam veterans.
 

New York Mets Annual Military Appreciation Day (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
September 02, 2015-May 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
CitiField
120-01 Roosevelt Avenue
Flushing,NY
11368

This will be the 9th annual New York Mets Military Appreciation day which is held in conjunction with Fleet Week New York. Veterans will be lining the warning track, promotion ceremonies on the field, video shout outs, joint services color guard, military/veteran outreach organizations will also be present to provide veterans services
 

Chapter Lunch to Commemorate our Vietnam War Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 21, 2015
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Crown Plaza Market Cetner
7050 Stemmons Freeway
Dallas,TX

At our monthly chapter meeting in November, we are inviting our members to bring family members and friends who are Vietnam War veterans. For the program, Ken Watterson, a Vietnam Veteran and founder of Dallas' Veterans Resource Center, will speak about some of the parallels he sees between the Viet Nam war and the Iraq/Afghanistan wars. We will serve lunch and then present a small gift to each Veteran as a token of our thanks and appreciation.
 

Honoring Vietnam Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 11, 2015-December 12, 2015
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Grandview Church of Christ
12500 Grandview Rd
Grandview,MO

Honoring all invited Vietnam Vets and their families throughout these months. Also having Christmas Party.
 

Museum (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
August 26, 2015-December 31, 2015
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Mid-South Military Museum, Inc.
10021 Old Memphis Road
Atoka,TN
38004

Museum is open five days a week to all persons for military history. Large display of Vietnam era.
 

Display at Library (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 01, 2015-November 30, 2015
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Heard County Library
564 Main Street
Franklin,GA
30217

Our chapter is doing a display in the lobby of the library featuring our local Vietnam Veterans and information about the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War. We will have flag pins available for the public and informational brochures. We currently have 12 local Vietnam veterans identified.
 

Vietnam Memorial (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 10, 2015-December 15, 2015
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Lee's Summit Hospital
2100 SE Blue Parkway
Lee's Summit,MO
64086

Presentation of lapel pins and Presidential Proclamations to Vietnam Veterans and certificates of appreciation to family members
 

Visit to Loving Arms Veteran's Day Care (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 10, 2015-December 15, 2015
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Loving Arms Adult Daycare
13856 Wyandotte St
Kansas City,MO
64145

Presentation of remaining lapel pins and Presidential Proclamations from previous event to Vietnam Veterans at Loving Arms.
 

Meet and Greets (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
September 09, 2015-December 09, 2015
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Farmington Town Hall
1000 County Road 8
Farmington,NY

Purpose of event is to honor the veteran for their service by offering them an opportunity to "come together" once a month to visit with other veterans. Refreshments are provided and there is a guest speaker each month.
 

Exhibit at Fayetteville-Lincoln County Library Exhibit (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 02, 2015-November 30, 2015
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Local Library
306 Elk Ave N
Fayetteville,TN
37334

Display banner, poster, proclamation, and other materials provided by the Vietnam Commemoration group - as well as photos of local Vietnam Era veterans. Will include photos and bios of the 5 local veterans who were lost in this war. Provide handouts including brochures and stickers for veterans who visit.
 

Vietnam Veteran Interview (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
October 11, 2015-December 31, 2015
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Smith Home
425 David Ave
Lewisburg,TN

Interview VV veterans and publish interviews in "County Life Marshall" magazine. Plan to provide interviewed veterans with a pin and certificate of appreciations. If the veteran has expired, will ask family to provide information regarding their service. Hope to start with this 1 day and continue interviews as Vietnam Veterans are identified.
 

First Hand Experiences in Vietnam (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 13, 2015-December 31, 2015
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Star of Destiny, NSDAR
1707 Briarchester
Katy,TX
77450

Lt. Colonel Jerry Ericsson (Ret) spoke at Star of Destiny, NSDAR to relay his experiences as a decorated helicopter pilot in Vietnam and how the war forged the future of his life. As a tribute to him, Star of Destiny has purchased an engraved brick in Lt. Col. Ericsson's name and it has been placed in the Vietnam section of the Veteran's War Memorial, Plaza of Liberty in McAllen, Texas
 

Recognition of chapter Vietnam Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 21, 2015
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Woodhaven Country Club
913 Country Club Circle
Fort Worth,TX
76112

The first objective is to recognize all military veterans that are members of the Fort Worth Chapter and the Arlington chapter. Objective number two is then recognize the Vietnam Veterans and their family. The lapel pin is to be presented to the Vietnam War era veterans.
 

City of Eagle - Vietnam War Commemoration Display (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
October 30, 2015-November 30, 2015
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
City of Eagle - City Hall
660 E Civic Lane
Eagle,ID
83616

A large display case in the City of Eagle City Hall building will be filled with items to honor and remember the eight servicemen from Idaho that to this day remain Missing in Action from the Vietnam War. After learning of the display, a local veterans group arranged a viewing for its members who came together with friends and family to view the display.
 

Honor the Vietnam Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
September 26, 2015-December 26, 2015
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Vietnam Veterans Chapter 899
5 Barbee Court
Bordentown,NJ
08505

We would like to order 300 Vietnam Veterans Pins for our members at Vietnam Veterans Chapter 899 located in Bordentown New Jersey. We would like to start this event this Saturday during our monthly meetings until every members have been present a pin.
 

Take Me Home Huey CAF AZ exhibition (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 13, 2015-January 22, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Commemorative Air Force Airbase Arizona
2017 N. Greenfield
Mesa,AZ

On Friday, November 13, Take Me Home Huey will begin an exhibition at the Airbase Arizona Museum of the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) in Mesa, AZ. The “healing helicopter” will be on display to the public until late January 2016. Maloney’s Take Me Home Huey 42-foot long art installation combines a Huey helicopter used in Vietnam and turned into art for healing with a documentary film, a commissioned Take Me Home Huey song, a growing social media presence and website. A multi-media art project, Take Me Home Huey was created by the artist Steve Maloney from the remains of a UH-1H Huey helicopter that was shot down in 1969 during a medical rescue in Vietnam. The serial number of the Huey is 67-17174; the aircraft is commonly known as #174. The crew chief Gary Dubach and the medic Stephen Schumacher died bravely during the medical rescue attempt. The aircraft was found by Light Horse Legacy (LHL), a Peoria Az. based 501(c)3 non-profit focused on Post-Traumatic Stress. LHL researched, re-skinned and restored the helicopter for Maloney, who then repurposed it into art for healing. The CAF Airbase Arizona Aviation Museum is dedicated to preserving the history of those who have given so much to their country. The art sculpture will honor Vietnam veterans and will be appreciated by veterans and their families, art aficionados and history buffs alike. The museum is open daily from 10:00am – 4:00pm. The Take Me Home Huey art installation and self-guided tour via individual mobile phones at the CAF will be open to the public and free with entrance from 10:00am -4:00pm daily.
 

Honoring Vietnam Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
October 05, 2015-January 29, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Headquarters
1176 D Street NW
Washington,DC

President General Young will be honoring Vietnam veterans at every stop during her official travels to meet with chapter regents.
 

Honor Flight & Vietnam War (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 21, 2015
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Waterloo Public Library
415 Commercial St
Waterloo,IA
50701

Speaker Craig White is a Vietnam Veteran and will talk about his time during the war and the Honor Flights that he has organized in our area. We will present certificates and pins to Veterans and also certificates to two spouses of deceased Vietnam Veterans.
 

Welcome Home Vietnam Vets (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 21, 2015
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Greenforest Baptist Church
3250 Rainbow Drive
Decatur,GA
30034

WELCOME HOME VIETNAM VETS AND SUPPLY THEM WITH CERTIFICATES OF HONOR,WE WILL ALSO HAVE VA HOSPITAL&ELIGIBILITY ON SITE.THIS WILL BE ON GOING.
 

Veterans Day 'Honoring Vietnam Veterans" (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 01, 2015-November 30, 2015
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
The Municipal Building
Ave DE Diego 255
Arecibo,PR
00961

Veterans Day National Celebration. We will hold an all day celebration with parades and other activities. At 11am we will have an official ceremony. national guard and US Army reserve will be present. They will receive commemorative material, honors and proclamations from the Governor of Puerto Rico. The governor issues a Proclamation given to VVA president, who spoke on behalf of other service members. All the armed forces were there. This was the first time in many years where we held a civic-military parade. The event was a success. Because it is a government agency, it took large amounts of planning and a last minute change of venue. The government agency should start their planning earlier.
 

Various Educational Presentations (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
October 01, 2015-December 31, 2015
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
various
36832 Old Portland Road
Van Meter,IA
50261

As Chair for our Chapter, I plan to continue to present the message about the Commemoration, try to get more partners and set up programs for next year. The supplies I am ordering will help me with these presentations. I like to hand out actual samples of the materials available to me. Since these will be informal get-togethers, I do not need lapel pins at this time. I already have 2 meetings in the scheduling stage. Note: This is how I was told to request these items since I don't have an actual event at this time.
 

Veterans Day (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 09, 2015-November 23, 2015
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Urbana VFW
400 Main Street
Urbana,OH
43078

We will be doing Veterans events in Urbana, Akron and Hudson. We gave away all of the materials I ordered when we were in Columbus. Thanks.
 

Library Displays (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 02, 2015-November 30, 2015
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Blue Springs North and Blue Springs South Branches, Mid-Continent Library
850 NW Hunter Dr.
Blue Springs,MO
64015

An educational exhibit-- we will have an opening reception and present all Vietnam Veterans with a pin or a patch in appreciation of their service to our great nation.
 

Interviews of Vietnam Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
October 12, 2015-December 31, 2015
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Ahwatukee Recreation Center
5001 E. Cheyenne Dr.
Phoenix,AZ

Video interviews with Vietnam Veterans. A copy of the interview will be given to the veteran and a copy will be mailed to the Library of Congress for archiving.
 

Honoring Two Women Vietnam Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 21, 2015
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Elks Club
625 Bay St.
Traverse City,MI
49684

Job Winslow Chapter NSDAR will honor and thank women Vietnam Era Veterans. We will present them with a lapel pins and certificate and thank you notes.
 

Vietnam library Exhibit (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
October 19, 2015-November 30, 2015
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
West Point "John Stahl Public Library"
330 North Colfax Street
West Point,NE
68788

Visual exhibit of mementos and pictures from local Vietnam Veterans to show how it was in Vietnam and what the folks at home were doing to support the men and women in Vietnam.
 

Cape Fear Chapter MOAA Annual Meeting/Dinner (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 21, 2015
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Fort Bragg Conference & Catering Center
2658 Reilly Road, Bldg 5-5348
Fort Bragg,NC
28310

910-352-8601

The annual meeting this year was designated as a "50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War" commemorative event to honor and thank Vietnam veterans and their family. The meeting was held in conjunction with a formal sit-down dinner. This annual meeting is the most well attended one of the year. A local high school (Jack Britt HS) JROTC detachment provided the Color Guard. Following the singing of the National Anthem and Pledge of Allegiance, the Rolling Thunder Chapter presented the Missing Man table Ceremony in remembrance of POWS and MIAs. The Chapter President opened the meeting by explaining the establishment of the 50th Anniversary of the VWC program and its objectives, as well as, read the Presidential Proclamation. A pianist/vocalist entertained during dinner by singing a medley of Vietnam Era songs. They keynote speaker was MG (Ret) Sidney Shachnow, a highly decorated Vietnam veterans and Special Forces legend. After the speaker's address, The Chapter President described and presented the Vietnam lapel pin to present Vietnam veterans and surviving spouses of Vietnam veterans. They were personally thanked for their service and sacrifices during the Vietnam War. Two Chapter Chaplains delivered the invocation and benediction, each focusing their remarks and blessings on our Vietnam veterans and their families. After singing "God Bless America", the colors were retired and the meeting adjourned. Overall, it was a very emotional and memorable evening. The feedback was extremely appreciative and complimentary.
 

Vietnam Veteran Commemoration Meeting (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 21, 2015-December 05, 2015
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Kent Free Library
312 W. Main St.
Kent,OH
44240

Event #1: Nov. 21: Vietnam Veteran, Robert Hurd & his wife will impersonate historical Revolutionary Soldier, Jeremiah Greenman and his wife, Mary. After this historical Revolutionary war presentation, our chapter will hold a reception to recognize 10 local Vietnam War veterans who served our country. We will thank them for their service and sacrifice and present them with pins/certificates. They will be given the opportunity to speak and their families will be invited, as well as the local paper.Our second recognition meeting will be held Dec. 5 and will recognize Vietnam Veterans (These vets were once homeless and lived/rehabilitated at Freedom House in Kent, Ohio and are now working and living independently).
 

Vietnam Display (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
October 31, 2015-March 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Christopher Newport University
1 Avenue of the Arts
Newport News,VA
23606

University will allow display of VN memorablia and books in library display case on a rotating basis. Will also provide web site with materials for possible student study. Will display Presidential Proclamation as well as posters developed by your organization.
 

Veterans Day at The Wall (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 06, 2015-November 30, 2015
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
The Vietnam Veteran Memorial
5 Henry Bacon Drive
Washington,DC
20245

The volunteers at The Wall will be presenting lapel pins during the Veterans Day weekend and through the end of the month. Co-hosted by WWS Consulting Inc.
 

Veterans' Day (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 01, 2015-November 30, 2015
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Display
TBD
Sycamore,IL
60177

Veterans to be recognized and thanked.
 

Chief, National Guard Bureau State Visits (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
October 19, 2015-September 15, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
50 States & Territories
1636 Defense Pentagon
Washington,DC

State Visits
 

Honoring our Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 07, 2015-May 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
DAR Meeting
9697 Mayacoo Club Dr.
Wellington,FL
33411

A DAR meeting, lunch, certificate. To honor the brave men and women who serve, both in Vietnam and at home.
 

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Relocation Project (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
October 01, 2015-July 01, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Beaverton Veterans Memorial Park
7th and Watson Streets
Beaverton,OR

Beaverton Post #124 is refurbishing and relocating one of the oldest Vietnam Veterans Memorials in the United States. The Memorial, dedicated in June 1968, lists all the Oregonians killed in the war as of the date of dedication, many added later. The building where this memorial was for almost fifty years had sold and the remodeling put the memorial in harms way. The Beaverton Post has removed the Memorial from its old location and it is safely stored. The Post is presently securing funds to build the Memorial's permanent home in our Veterans Memorial Park. This is an expensive project, approx $130,000. We have secured $63,000 to date but we are reaching out to the community, organizations and corporations for financial help. Please visit our website for more information: www.beavertonpost124.org .
 

Welcome Home, Vietnam Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 21, 2015
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
American Legion Post 51
507 Legion Street
Fulton,MS
38843

Purpose: To honor the service of area Vietnam Veterans. How: Co-host with the American Legion Post 51 Ladies Auxilary in providing a brunch for Vietnam Veterans and their family members. Following the brunch, a program, complete with a speaker, will honor the Vietnam Veterans and their service. Commemorative brochures, tin pins,and bumper stickers will be distributed to all in attendance. Presidential Proclamations will be personally presented to each Vietnam Veteran in attendance and delivered to those unable to attend.
 

"A Tribute to Vietnam Era Veterans: Service, Valor, Sacrifice" (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 21, 2015
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Saratoga Springs City Center
Broadway
Saratoga Springs,NY
12866

The "Tribute" will serve as the signature event of the City's 2015 Commemorative Partner program and is designed and intended to pay public tribute to all Saratoga County Vietnam Era Veterans and their families. However, all Vietnam Era veterans, regardless of residence, are encouraged to participate. Indeed, ALL veterans are welcome regardless of time of service. The event has been planned and will be hosted by the Saratoga Springs VN 50Th Anniversary Commemorative Program Committee in conjunction with the City of Saratoga Springs, the County of Saratoga and the Capital District of New York Chapter of the Association of the US Army. All event costs have been underwritten by these three major sponsors and several local business and service organizations. The event, of course, is free to all attendees. The "Tribute" presents as an evening of relaxed, dignified and yet informal commemoration featuring an appropriate welcome, presentation of Colors by a local Army National Guard Unit, a performance of the National Anthem by the Saratoga Springs High School Chorus and Invocation. Entertainment will feature music of the period in a typical "USO" format. Light refreshments will be served. Emphasis will be placed on quiet tribute to the VN veteran community and their families, camaraderie and shared reminiscences. All VN Era veterans will receive a Commemorative event program, Commemorative Pin and Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin. Elected officials will be invited, encouraged to attend and will be recognized. However, it is the Vietnam Era veteran community and their families who are at the center of the evening's programs.
 

Veterans Day (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 11, 2015-November 11, 2018
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Chesapeake City Hall
301 Cedar RD
Chesapeake,VA
23322

Theme for the City Veterans Day Program is "Chesapeake Remembers its Vietnam Veterans." Speaker is a Combat Infantry enlisted man who served in the infantry. Our Vietnam Veteran's will be seated and welcomed by the Mayor and distribution of pins made in public.
 

Veteran's Day (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 02, 2015-November 30, 2015
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Veteran's Building
100 E. Locust St
Lompoc,CA
93436

Recognizing Vietnam Veterans.
 

Coast Guard in Vietnam (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 21, 2015
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
VFW Post 5446
7 Windsor Ave
Plainfield,CT
06331

This was a very successful event. After cleanup, I went down to the VFW and it was packed. Many stayed to share their stories. Several men thanked the DAR for doing this. They said they did not get the opportunity to talk about those days, or meet people that they had served with. 28 veteran signed up ahead of time and we received requests for another 6 at the event. Due to the number of early signups, I was worried that we would get more veterans than we were able to give pins to. Thank you so much for getting us the materials. Fortunately, this did not happen and saved us from possible embarrassment. We have been asked to do this event at other venues. We will definitely be prepared for it. There were family members of servicemen that have passed due to their service in Vietnam. They wished to have those deceased family members recognized as well. We were told that this ceremony would have meant the world to them. We recognized them as well. Bumper stickers were a bit hit.
 

Honor (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 01, 2015-December 31, 2015
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Legion
NA
Orchard Park,NY
14217

Presenting Vietnam Veterans with certificates and pins from the Daughters of the American Revolution to thank them for their service to our country
 

FLOYD COUNTY IOWA VIETNAM MARKETING TABLE OUTREACH IN OFFICE SUPPLIES (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
October 28, 2015-November 30, 2015
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
FLOYD COUNTY IOWA VETERANS AFFAIRS OFFICE
101 S MAIN ST
CHARLES CITY,IA

MARKETING TOOLS FOR OUR OFFICE. WE HAVE A SEPERATE TABLE JUST TO HONOR THE VIETNAM VETERANS THAT COME INTO OUR OFFICE, THIS PULLS MAY OF THEM INTO KNOWING ABOUT THE PROGRAM, AND IN RETURN LETS ME KNOW THAT THEY NEED TO BE RECOGNIZED.
 

Harvest Festival-Buckler Craft Fair (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 21, 2015-November 22, 2015
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Miami Dade County Exposition Center
10901 SW 24 St
Miami,FL
33165

We have a booth at a large community event. We will have a display explaining the program to attract visitors and veterans attending the event. We hope to distribute bumper stickers to visitors and lapel pins to veterans. Not having participated in this event in the past, we don't know how many to expect.
 

VIETNAM VETERANS HONORING EVENT (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 21, 2015
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
MERRITT ISLAND MOOSE LODGE 2073
3150 COURTENAY PKWAY N
MERRITT ISLAND,FL
32953

TO HONOR AND GIVE THANKS TO ALL VIETNAM VETERANS PART OF THE MERRITT ISLAND MOOSE LODGE 2073 AND ALL VIETNAM VETERANS IN SURROUND AREAS. DETAILS CAN BE FOUND AT https://www.facebook.com/moose2073.org AND http://www.moose2073.org/
 

Vietnam Wall Display (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 06, 2015-December 18, 2015
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Memorial Union Building
83 Main Street
Durham,NH

This is a public display of photos and information about the vietnam war. It is located in the student union at the front entrance where hundreds of students come and go every day. We anticipate many will take time to stop and read and contemplate the sacrifices made by those who served and the families who supported them along the way.
 

On going letter campagin (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 05, 2015-December 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Country Wide
PO Box 1383
Bluffton,SC
29910

Dear Vietnam Vet is an ongoing project getting thank you letters into the hands of Vietnam Vets. Anyone can write a thank you letter and DVV mails them and gives them to Vietnam Vets. We also put some of the support materials below into the letters. Any Vietnam Vet can register to receive a thank you letter or anyone can write a thank you letter and send it in at www.dearvietnamvet.com
 

Certificates of Appreciation (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 06, 2015-November 04, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
None
None
Hoover,AL
35022

We are preparing and awarding certificates of appreciation to Vietnam veterans. These are already being distributed. We would like veteran tie pins to accompany the certificates.
 

Distributing at our Veterans Information Center (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 08, 2015-December 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Veterans Information Center
1507 North Dixie Hwy.
Elizabethtown,KY
42701

We would like to place your Vietnam War Commemoration materials in our Veterans Information Center to honor Vietnam Veterans and their families who come our way. Besides the Veterans Information Center, we also have five other booths which includes: Wall of Honor / Heroes All, Sgt. Mom's Cantina & Buddy's Room. Thank you! Sincerely, Sgt. Mom
 

Vietnam 50th Commemorative Library Display (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 01, 2015-November 30, 2015
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Sterling Heights Public Library
40255 Dodge Park Rd
Sterling Heights,MI
48310

To thank and honor Vietnam Veterans and their families. Also to make the public aware of the scarfices made by the Vietnam Veterans and their families.
 

Vietnam Moment (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 05, 2015-November 03, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Elk Horn Prairie chapter meetings
15320 Highway 174
Mt. Vernon,MO

To share a short informational fact at each meeting to highlight the service of the Armed Services during the Vietnam War. We began with "General Shinseki's Six Pillars: A Philosophy of Soldiering", will continue on with the objectives of the Vietnam War Commemoration and talking points published on the Commemoration website. We will also use "This week in history" from the website, share pictures from Vietnam War displays and facts and pictures from "Armies of the Vietnam War 1962 - 75"
 

DAR Program and Luncheon Honoring Vietnam Veterans and their Families (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 21, 2015
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Golden Corral Restaurant
1550 Palo Verde Blvd S
Lake Havasu City,AZ
86403

The purpose of this event is to honor Vietnam Veterans and their families for service and support during the Vietnam War . Dr. Donald Nelson, who served as a Doctor-Medic during the Vietnam War, has been invited to present a program on his experiences. The members of Havasu Chapter NSDAR have each invited a Vietnam Veteran and their spouse as guests to the luncheon meeting. During the program NSDAR Certificates and Vietnam Commemorative Buttons will be awarded to the Veterans and pictures will be taken for submission to the local newspaper.
 

Vietnam 50th Commemoration Banquet and Open House (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 21, 2015
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
American Legion Post 147 Headquarters
17383 Gunn Highway
Odessa,FL
33556

To thank and honor Vietnam veterans and their families. We expect 125 Vietnam veterans and their spouses; we will present pins and certificates we created to veterans. There are 75 veterans who cannot attend, so we will send them pins. The event begins at 10:00 am, followed by the banquet at 3:00 pm; Gus Bilirakis is speaking. A volunteer photographer will take pictures, which we will send.
 

Program on Vietnam School by former Vietnam Vet  (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 21, 2015
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Crown Plaza Hotel
Pittsburgh South Hills, Washington Rd.
Pittsburgh,PA

We will be honoring a former Vietnam Veteran who has built a school for Children in Danang, Vietnam He has an organization that has made trips to Vietnam to build the school
 

Various Educational Presentations (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 20, 2015-January 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Various
Various
various,IA
50261

To continue to promote the 50th through individual meetings with Veterans to presentations to small groups throughout rural Iowa.
 

Briefing with the Boss at Several West Virginia Rotary Clubs (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 17, 2015-December 09, 2015
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Various
1679 Coonskin Drive
Charleston,WV
25311

Reading Presidential Proclamation
 

The Wall that Heals (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 19, 2015-November 22, 2015
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Ronald Reagan Library
40 Presidential Drive
Simi Valley,CA
93065

The Commemorative booth will be set up with materials. The veteran lapel pins will be presented with honor.
 

Veterans' Day Commemoration (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 02, 2015-November 23, 2015
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Beyer's Furniture Store
411 Nepessing
Lapeer,MI
48446

To promote honor and respect for Veterans and their families. 8x10 window display of military service branch flags and a banner honoring veterans. Also Nipissing DAR sponsoring banner. And the Flag of the United States of America.
 

Chapter Meeting (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 21, 2015
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Mt. Olive Lutheran Church
7809 Tieton Dr.
Yakima,WA
98908

Our chapter honored eight Vietnam veterans - only four were present, but family members were present for all eight veterans. The program was a video of the Yakima Valley Veterans Stand Down where 204 Vietnam War veterans were honored. Each veteran at our meeting received a lapel pin, DAR certificate, and a handwritten "thank you" card containing the seal sticker and bumper sticker. Each were introduced on stage and pinned by the Chapter Regent. we took a group photo in front of the Commemorative flag.
 

Pocahontas County Veterans Appreciation (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 21, 2015
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Pocahontas Expo Center
310 NE 1st St.
Pocahontas,IA
50574

Co-hosted with Freedom Quilts. Honor and thank Veterans and their dependents for the service of our Veterans. There will be informational booths from across the State providing informational booths, a free meal and a presentation from a Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) Representative. Vietnam Veterans in attendance will be recognized individually during the program with a certificate and lapel pin.
 

Marker Dedication (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 11, 2015-November 11, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Cooper County Courthouse
200 Main
Boonville,MO
65233

To honor Vietnam veterans and their families.
 

GDVS Supported State Certificate of Honor and DoD Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin Events (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 21, 2015
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
American Legion Post 316
11905 GA-92
Woodstock,GA
30188

Publicly honor and recognize Vietnam Veterans with the State Certificate of Honor and DoD Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin presentation. All events will be directly supported by GDVS Central Office and attended by GDVS personnel either from Atlanta or from the local Veteran Field Service Office.
 

Veterans Day Memorial (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 21, 2015
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Christiana Hilton
100 Continental Drive
Newark,DE

The Veteran was the guest speaker at our event, and spoke of his experiences. He was honored with letter opener, was a guest at our luncheon and a donation in his honor was donated to the North East American Legion.
 

Vietnam Veterans Recognition at Chapter Meeting (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 21, 2015
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
5125 Drake Road
5125 Drake Road
Cincinnati,OH
45243

513-797-1411

The Nolan Carson Memorial Color Guard under Michael B. Gunn, PhD., Color Guard Commander and President of the Cincinnati Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution, presented the colors. Thirteen Vietnam Veterans were honored with Daughters of the American Revolution Certificate, presented by Regent Jan Mauch, and Vietnam Veterans Lapel Pins, presented by Miriam Lillback, Vice Regent and VWC Chairperson. The veterans honored were as follows: Daryl Ned Zeigler (United States Army) Floyd Wulfeck (United States Marine Corps) George S. Speidel (United States Army) Richard S. Smith (United States Army) Marjorie E. Smith (United States Army) Bobbie Maybrier (United States Army) William H. Luken (United States Army) Wayne J. Homer (United States Army) Ace Gilbert (United States Marine Corps) William Scott Fee (United States Army) Gary R. Everling (United States Army) Steven Michel Barron (United States Marine Corps) Edmund J. Adams (United States Army) Ten spouses were presented with a single red rose and thanks for their support, love and sacrifice. SEE ATTACHED PHOTOS.
 

Vietnam Wall Commemoration (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 21, 2015
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Arbor Room, Lee's Summit Medical Center
2100 SE Blue Pkwy
Lees Summit,MO
64063

The special focus of the November 21, 2105, meeting of the Fort Osage DAR, was to have a program on the Vietnam Memorial War. We honored the sister of a Vietnam Veteran who was killed in the war. We honored 3 Vietnam veterans and thanked them for their service. The fourth Vietnam veteran present had been honored at a previous meeting. The veterans received the Commemorative Lapel pin and the veterans and the Gold Star sister received the NSDAR Vietnam Certificates, which expressed the Society's gratitude for the Veterans' Valor, Service and Sacrifice. The Memorial Wall presentation was excellent. Most of those present learned information on the design and building of the wall that they had not known before. The presentation provided the lead in to the ceremony where the certificates and lapel pins were presented. One veteran shared memories of the difficulties he experienced when he returned from the war, since the War did not have the popular support demonstrated at the conclusion of previous wars.. He was a Purple Heart recipient, who had several tours of duty in Vietnam. He had lost many of his comrades during the war. The Gold Star sister spoke about her visits to the Memorial Wall and the comfort she experienced when she saw her brother's name on the wall.
 

Historic Preservation Project of Star of Destiny (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 07, 2015-March 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Katy Library
5414 Franz Rd
Katy,TX
77493

Our DAR chapter's Historic Preservation is collecting questionnaires regarding Vietnam Veterans experiences. This is an ongoing project and will conclude in March 2016. These questionnaires will be converted into a narrative form and compiled for the Katy Library.
 

Trails West Library 50th Anniversary of Vietnam War Display (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 01, 2015-November 30, 2015
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Trails West Library, Independence, MO
11401 E 23rd St S
Independence,MO
64052

The Chapter had an educational display table at the Trails West Library for the entire month of November. The proclamation, brochures and a map of Vietnam and the areas U.S. troops served were displayed. The anniversary and veterans button pins were available for people interested to have, as well as, the bumper stickers, stick ons, and small American Flags. Supplies were replenished all through the month. One day each week the table had chapter representatives who greeted the library patrons and spoke with the Vietnam Veterans thanking them for their service. The Library staff said this was the best display they have ever had and so many people were interested in it! They have asked the chapter to do it again for the month of November 2016. Over 150 brochures were distributed, 150 bumper stickers, 200 stick ons and 300 button pins and 250 American Flags. All 50th anniversary commemoration items are gone! Lapel pins were only given to Vietnam Veterans on days a chapter representative was present and could actually thank the veteran for their service. 45 Lapel Pins were presented. This was a very successful display and objectives 1, 2, and 3 were met.
 

Vietnam Veterans' Interviews (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
February 04, 2015-December 27, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Newspaper Office
1521 Imlay City Road
Lapeer,MI
48446

The Lapeer County Committee members proposed to the county newspaper that they run an interview of a Vietnam Veteran once a month for the three years of the National Commemoration. The Lapeer County Press agreed and has run full page up to 1 1/4 pages of individual interviews of Lapeer County Vietnam Veterans. The articles have been very educational and have given a very real picture of the war from our heroes eyes. This publication covers more than Lapeer County. Public publication 2015-2018 Anticipated attendance is a guess as I don't know the county distribution hard copy and internet.
 

Veterans in Blue, Volume VI (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 16, 2015-December 31, 2015
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Online via official Air Force homepage
555 E. St. E, Building 581
JSAB-Randolph,TX

DSN: 754-2197

This is an on-line "event" with biographies of 40 USAF veterans posted on the Air Force website. This total includes 19 Vietnam Veterans. Of special note, Col (Ret) Lee Ellis, former POW, is among those honored, and a member of our Commemorative Partner Working Group nominated Colonel Ellis to this prestigious recognition. This website will be active for some time and then archived. Veterans in Blue Vol VI was released on-line on the afternoon of November 16, 2015. The Veterans in Blue program originated within the Air Force Public Affairs Agency in 2010. The program was named "Pioneers in Blue" in 2010 and 2011. In 2012 we renamed the program "Veterans in Blue" and aligned its release to Veterans Day in November of each year. Since the beginning of the program in 2010, USAF Vietnam Veterans have been highlighted each year. We arbitrarily listed the end date as Veterans' Day 2016, since this volume will be replaced by a new volume around that date. As of now, the website for Volume VI is still a featured link on the official Air Force home page. Even when a new volume is published next November, all previous volumes will be available in an on-line archive. Colonel Ellis was an honored guest at the Air Force's first official commemorative event, a wreath-laying honoring Air Force POWs. SAF Public Affairs was the HQ USAF lead for this honor, and the AF Public Affairs Agency, a field operating agency of SAF/PA, published the volume. Although this on-line honor is not located in a specific geographic place, and even though we did not get confirmation of the success of our nomination until the actual release, this program effectively meets all of the goals of the Vietnam Commemoration: Vietnam Veterans are honored, and currently serving Airmen and the general public are educated about the sacrifices of Veterans and the contribution of the Air Force to the Vietnam War. Additionally, there is a physical gallery on the fifth floor of the Pentagon.
 

Oral History Interviews (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
August 10, 2015-January 04, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Multiple Locations
5555 Triangle Parkway, Suite 300
Peachtree Corners,GA
30092

The Witness to WAr Foundation, in conjunction with the 50th Anniversary Commemoration of the Vietnam War, has conducted, or assisted with, 92 interviews with Vietnam veterans all across America. Martin Madert attended the Vietnam Helicopter Pilot Association, Mobile Riverine Force Association, and Combined Action Program reunion in 2015 and preserved the stories of those in attendance. In addition to some individual interviews conducted in veterans' hometowns, these interviews cover a wide variety of experiences that our young soldiers faced between 1961-1975. The response to the project was very positive and the foundation has been invited back to continue its work at their next reunions. Many new contacts were made and made aware of the Commemoration's goals which may lead to further interviews in areas that might have been previously untouched. Locations of interviews conducted: -Peachtree Corners, GA: Aug. 10-14, 2015 with Joe Galloway -Vietnam Helicopter Pilot Assoc. Reunion, Washington, DC: Aug. 25-28, 2015 -Patriots Colony, Williamsburg, VA: Aug. 29-Sept. 1, 2015 -Mobile Riverine Force Assoc., Indianapolis, IN: Sept. 3-5, 2015 -Washington, DC: Sept. 21-24, 2015 with Joe Galloway -Georgia: Individuals in Athens, Atlanta, and Columbus -Combined Action Program Reunion, San Diego, CA: Nov. 8-11, 2015 -South Carolina: Individuals in Camden and Charleston: Dec. 2015
 

November Chapter Meeting (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 21, 2015
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
4001 Wind Song Way, Mt. Airy, MD
4001 Wind Song Way
Mt. Airy,MD
21771

Two Vietnam War veterans were speakers at this chapter's November 21, 2015 meeting. Ted Nettles and Bill Johnston, U.S. Army, presented a program on the Maryland Patriot Guard. Bill received the Bronze Star for Valor in Vietnam. Bill is also a volunteer with the Honor Flight Program. Ted volunteers 2-3 times a week at the Walter Reed Medical Center giving the wounded warrior support and information. These two Vietnam War veterans served our country with honor and now are serving the military with respect and heart today. This chapter presented them with the DAR certificate, but we were not able to give them the lapel pins as they were unavailable at this time. Please send two lapel pins to Sarah O'Neill, Regent.
 

Library Display (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 01, 2015-December 07, 2015
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
DeKalb Public Library
903 Lee Road
DeKalb,IL
60530

A display was created at the DeKalb Public Library in DeKalb, Illinois, honoring and thanking Vietnam veterans for their service. All materials from the starter kit were used in addition to actual military gear loaned to us from a Vietnam veteran. Additional props included pictures, books, posters, and other patriotic materials. We were very pleased with the end product and received many compliments from those who saw it.
 

Commemorative Flag and Display at American Legion (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 01, 2015-June 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
American Legion Hall, Murphysboro, IL
1700 Gartside St
Murphysboro,IL
62901

A commemorative display was set up at the Murphysboro American Legion. This display consisted of a: Commemorative Flag, brochure, seal, and presidential proclamation. The display will remain up for several months.
 

Illinois Vietnam War Era Honor Roster Vol II (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 01, 2015-December 31, 2015
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Doubletree Hotel, Bloomington, IL
10 Brickyard Dr
Bloomington,IL
61701

The chapter compiled the Illinois Vietnam War Era Honor Roster Volume II to honor these veterans. This book lists Illinois Vietnam veterans and include name, rank, branch of service, service years, and identifies if they veteran was a war veteran or era veteran.
 

Distribution of certificates to Vietnam veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 01, 2015-November 30, 2015
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Moore County area
35 Ivy Way
Pinehurst,NC
28374

Certificates were distributed to more than 20 Vietnam veterans in the area to honor their service. Those honored were from local churches and veterans organizations. The DAR Chapter received many beautiful letters of appreciation from those veterans who received the certificates.
 

Vietnam--A Marine's Recollection (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 21, 2015
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Pinehurst Country Club
80 Carolina Vista Dr
Pinehurst,NC
28374

A Vietnam veteran was invited as an honored guest to our DAR Chapter luncheon at Pinehurst Country Club. He spoke to the group about experiences of military service in Vietnam and being a Marine during the Vietnam War era and later. The afternoon was a memorable experience for all who attended.
 

50 Years of Healing (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 14, 2015-June 06, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Rotary Hill Park
500 Jackson Ave
Naperville,IL
60540

We built our own 60% replica of the Vietnam Wall and held a special Vietnam service
 

Presentations to Vietnam War Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 01, 2015-December 31, 2015
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Pentagon
1155 Defense Pentagon
Washington,DC
20301

Presentation of the DoD 50th Anniversary Commemorative Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin to Pentagon visitors.
 

Lapeer County Museum display  (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
September 15, 2015-December 20, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Lapeer Co. Museum
518 West Nepessing St.
Lapeer,MI
48446

Vietnam Veterans were able to show their military items, photos, scrapbooks and memorabilia. Veterans moved some of their items out to Commemoration shows. Lapeer County Commemoration group moved items from museum to exhibits and back to museum through the 3 years. On special days Vietnam Vets were at the museum to greet people and talk to them about the exhibit the last being 12/20/17.
 

One-on-One Presentations (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
October 29, 2015-November 30, 2015
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
The Michigan Capitol Building
100 N. Capitol
Lansing,MI
48909

Senate Majority Floor Leader Mike Kowall will be honoring the Vietnam veterans of Michigan with a personal presentation to Vietnam veterans that visit. Please contact the POC for more information.
 

Representative Paul Cook Honors the Vietnam War Veterans of California's 8th District (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 11, 2015-December 31, 2015
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Apple Valley District Office
14955 Dale Evans Parkway
Apple Valley,CA
92307

Representative Paul Cook Honors the Vietnam War Veterans of California's 8th District with one-on-one presentations of the 50th Anniversary Commemorative Lapel Pin
 

Veterans Recognition - Healing Waters (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
October 05, 2015-December 31, 2015
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Veterans Memorial Center
400 S. Sykes Creek Pkwy
Merritt Island,FL
32952

Project Healing Waters outings
 

 
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