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Saturday, April 30, 2016

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.
 

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.
 

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.
 

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.
 

Thank a Vietnam Veteran (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 08, 2016-September 15, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Ira Owen Kreager American Legion Post 384
501 E. Penn St.
Hoopeston,IL
60942

To thank the Vietnam veterans and those lost during the war in the Hoopeston area with a meal and a lapel pin at the Hoopeston American Legion Post.
 

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.
 

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
 

50th Year Commemoration (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 09, 2016-April 29, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Bethel Baptist Church
1191 North Academy
Galesburg,IL
60614

The purpose of our event is to honor all military men and women who served during the Vietnam era. We sponsored a breakfast starting at 8:30-10:30 on April 9th at Bethel Baptist Church, Galesburg, IL. This event was advertised on posters in the veteran facilities, in a few churches, and on local radio, WGIL, The Laser and the Galesburg Register Mail. We had local HyVee Store cater the food. and the church donated coffee. Local Vietnam vet took pictures of the event. Local Boy Scouts Troop 316 presented Colors and the Bethel pastor blessed the food. The local VFW donated supplies for a Vietnam table including a banner and items from a POW/MIA. Decorations were made by Rebecca Parke members and the church children. Each veteran received a gift bag that contained lapel pin, restaurant coupons, and a NSDAR certificate. After dinner the regent read the Presidential Proclamation and a statement made by Gary Sinise on taking care of the veterans. Vets were in open room tables to tell each of their stories and meet new friends.
 

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 .
 

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.
 

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 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"
 

2015-2016 General Membership Meetings (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
December 17, 2015-June 08, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Killeen Civic & Conference Center
3601 South W.S. Young Drive
Kileen,TX
76542

At each of the Central Texas-Fort Hood Chapter's general membership events this fiscal year, we the largest AUSA Chapter in the Uited States would like to recognize Vietnam Veterans publicly by presenting each with a VWC lapel pin in honor of their service. The Chapter's proximity to the retiree population around Fort Hood makes us and these events uniquely qualified to do so. The Central Texas-Fort Hood Chapter of the Association of the United States Army hosted a General Membership meeting at the Anderson Student Center on the campus of Central Texas College in Killeen, Texas on December 17, 2015. The Keynote address was given by General Robert Abrams the Commanding General of FORSCOM. General (R) Robert M. Shoemaker, LTG (R) Horace G. Taylor and LTG (R) Paul Funk (all Vietnam Veterans) were each presented their VWC lapel pins. Subsequently, all three retired General Officers participated in the recognition and pinning of (15) additional Vietnam Veterans with their VWC lapel pins.
 

Honoring Our Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 11, 2016-May 09, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Marion Post 298
625 31st St
Marion,IA
52302

The Marion American Legion Post will be honoring the Vietnam veterans in the community this winter and spring. Monthly meeting at the Post are open to all veterans, not just American Legion members. We plan on distributing lapel pins at all meeting. We also have veterans in local care facilities, nursing homes and retirement homes who are unable to travel. We plan on going out to those facilities and honoring those who have served. The Post conducts fish fries each Friday during lent, again open to the public. Plans include reaching out to the Vietnam veterans in attendance and distributing lapel pins during those weekly events. All total, we could have some 20 separate but related events during the time specified. Plans are being discussed to hold an event in late April, early May to commemorate the end of the Vietnam war. That would be a separate event and support request. I have buttons on hand following the Veterans Day events.
 

Vietnam Library Display (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 01, 2016-April 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Fargo Library
200 3rd St. N.
Fargo ,ND
58102

To make our citizens aware of the sacrifices of our ND soldiers and families during the Vietnam War. We especially want to honor the 198 ND Soldiers KIA/ MIA.
 

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.
 

VN Veteran recognition (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 01, 2016-June 01, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Chickasaw Veterans Service Office
260 E Prospect Street
New Hampton,IA
50659

641-394-3232

To recognize Vietnam Veterans of Chickasaw County
 

On Going Meetings/Events  (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
December 14, 2015-December 01, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Many
257 W Grand Island Dr
Eagle,ID
83616

Need more Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pins
 

Our Only Mission -Thanking Veterans Everyday, Everywhere (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 01, 2016-December 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Throughout the Midwest States
2619 Shannon Avenue
Jenning,IL
63136

The mission of my organization is to "Thank Veterans for their service everyday, everywhere." So my mission is on going day to day. Everyday, I meet Vietnam Era Veterans and their family members and I award them a Thank You Packet (consist of a thank you card and special dog tag) for their service or for the service of their family member. I would like to have the Tin Pin to accompany my Thank You Packets that I award specifically to Vietnam Era Veterans.
 

Never Forget  (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
December 21, 2015-June 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Bremer County Veterans Affairs
203 1st Ave. NE
Waverly,IA
50677

To honor the service of Vietnam Veterans and their families.
 

Honoring Local Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
December 15, 2015-May 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Wise County Forgotten Wars Museum
1308 10th Street
Bridgeport,TX

Several Walls in the museum have been dedicated to honoring the Vietnam Veterans..The Commerative Flag is displayed and personalized tours are being conducted especially for the Vietnam Veterans and their families.
 

4th Annual Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Jacksonville Museum of Military History
100 Veterans Circle
Jacksonville,AR
72076

Objective 1: To give Vietnam Veterans the "Welcome Home" they did not receive when they came back from Vietnam. Objective 2: To give American Society the opportunity to right a collective wrong for the way Vietnam Veterans were treated for their service in Vietnam. Objective 3: Facilitate the opening up of lines communication so that the younger generations can learn about Vietnam from their grandparents on a first hand basis Objective 4: Provide a safe and comfortable environment for Vietnam Veterans to fellowship and "Swap War Stories."
 

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.
 

Stories From Home: The Vietnam War (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
February 01, 2016-December 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Tipton County Museum
751 Bert Johnston Ave.,
Covington,TN
38019

This will be a museum exhibit displaying photos and stories of citizens of Tipton County who served in the Vietnam War. Our Opening Reception will be February 18 from 6:30 until 8:00, and we will be honoring several Vietnam Veterans that evening.
 

Vietnam Museum Display (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 04, 2016-June 06, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Throckmorton Library
1-3346 Randolph Street
Fort Bragg,NC
28310

The purpose of this display is to raise awareness of the 50th Commemoration of the Vietnam War. It highlights life for an American soldier during that time period. Another purpose of the display is to enlighten patrons about the sacrifices by those who fought in the war.
 

2016 Year of the Vietnam Veterans of Salome (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 02, 2016-December 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
VFW Post 3708
66558 Hall St.
Salome,AZ
85348

Post will have Morning Coffee all Year Sunday through Tuesday. Bingo Every Saturday Night. Special Dinners. Flag Burning Ceremony. All will honor the Service of Vietnam Veterans. The hall will have displays of the time line of the war. Veterans will be asked to talk about their times there. Hoping to include the local High School and Elementary school with history displays and talks with our Vietnam Veterans.
 

Honoring Our Vietnam Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 01, 2016-April 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Aldersgate Village
7220 SW Asbury Dr.
Topeka,KS
66546

The ceremony is in the planning stages but we plan to honor each Vietnam Era Veteran. Local dignitaries will be in attendance for our presentation of the lapel pins. We will be collaborating with the local Vietnam Veterans Chapter. Final date has not been set although will be scheduled within noted range.
 

Random Acts of Pinning (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 28, 2016-April 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Special Collections Library
423 Central Ave NE
Albuquerque,NM
87102

At our monthly DAR meeting in January, the ladies attending will be given the opportunity to take a small number of pins, brochures, seals and bumper stickers to give out to Vietnam Veterans they may know or live with and also to random Vets they may see in the stores, BX, commissary, clinics, hospitals, etc. The ladies will be asked to keep track of how many pins they give out and a log of the Vets' reactions or responses. Many of the pins I have personally given out spawn very interesting stories!
 

Chapter Meeting (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 14, 2016-December 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
VFW Post 1114
110 N Wabash
Evansville,IN
47703

As Regent of the Capt. Henry Vanderburgh Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, I plan on taking lapel pins along when I attend events at the local VFW, American Legion, Veterans Day Parade, Fall Festival Parade, and Christmas Parade. On behalf of the Chapter I also services at the local Cemeteries on Veteran's Day and at Memorial Day. These will also be given to honor the spouses of several of our Chapter members who are Vietnam Vets. I will also take them to our State Convention for the other Chapter's to take to their spouse's.
 

Veterans Club Monthly Meetings (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
February 24, 2016-December 21, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Solivita
100 Solivita Blvd
Kissimmee,FL
34759

Club monthly meetings will recognize veterans and their families. Additionally, Club has extensive Orlando, Florida VA outreach program drawing literally hundreds of veterans wanting to learn about benefits and programs. Hanging the materials will allow our club to exend recognition to a larger community.
 

Vietnam Veteran Reunion (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 12, 2016-January 02, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Jed Smith State Park
Hwy 199
Crescent City,CA
95531

We wish to order the Vietnam Veterans Lapel pins. We will be distrubiting them to the Veterans at the reunion. We will also be presenting them to the Vets that meet at the VFW monthly and to the Vets on Vietnam Veterans Day.
 

Honoring Our Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 13, 2016-December 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Picadilly Cafeteria
11810 Dale Mabry Hwy
Tampa,FL
33618

certificates will be given this is ongoing as we recognize more veterans
 

DAR Chapter Luncheon Meeting (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
February 13, 2016-December 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Carnegie Center
329 W. 10th Street
Lorain,OH
44052

To honor and thank Vietnam Veterans and support staff for their service. This is an ongoing activity that occurs at our monthly meetings throughout the year. Lunch is provided and certificates, lapel pins, and materials are given to our Vietnam veterans. Colors were posted by our local JROTC group. The Lorain Mayor, Chase Ritenauer, spoke. Following the luncheon, Regent Mary Jane Burger also spoke using many of the talking points provided by the Commemoration. Lapel pins and certificates were presented. Gift bags containing a copy of the Proclamation, fact sheet, tin pins, stickers, and a small box of Valentine candy were also given. Many people commented on what a wonderful event it was. It was very successful.
 

Vietnam War Commemorative Community Awareness (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 15, 2016-December 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Milwaukee Professional Firefighters Local 215
5625 W Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee,WI
53212

Recognize and honor the Vietnam Veterans within the Milwaukee Fire Dept.
 

Visiting Vietnam Veterans V A Hospital (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 23, 2016-December 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
V A Hospital
3421 Hawkins
Iowa City ,IA
52240

Our Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter has an office at the V A Hospital where we assist Veterans on health issues and filing claims .We also visit patients every three months . We will be giving out 50th commemoration pins and stickers to the Vietnam Veteran Veterans we come in contact with . Also to those in the Hallways and waiting areas who have Vietnam hats on .
 

Vietnam War Commemoration (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 29, 2016-March 29, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Canandaigua VA Medical Center
400 Fort Hill Avenue
Canandaigua,NY
14424

To thank and honor veterans of the Vietnam War, including personnel who were held as prisoners of war or listed as missing in action, for their service and sacrifice on behalf of the United States and to thank and honor the families of these veterans. Nutrition and Food Services provided steak and lobster dinners to all residents of the Community Living Centers, Domiciliary, Veterans Recovery Center, Adult Day Health Care program, mobile van Adult Day Mobile Health Care and those served in the dining hall facility. Over 175 Commemorative meals were provided to Veterans. Events were held successfully on March 29 at the Canandaigua VAMC and Monroe Community Hospital with approximately 425 people in total attendance. 60 individuals attended the Canandaigua VAMC event and 365 attended the Rochester event. Canandaigua VAMC: Norbert Rappl , Major General; Michael Swartz, Interim Medical Center Director and facility leadership thanked approximately 35 Vietnam Veterans and provided them a commemorative pin. The following services and organizations coordinated the event. Chaplain Services; Voluntary Services; Public Affairs; American Legion Post 34 provided cake; Jack Jacobson, Bag piper. Monroe Community Hospital: The event was organized with community partners to include: Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 20, Patriot Guard Riders, Monroe County Veterans Service Agency, Monroe Community Hospital, Rochester Vet Center, Chaplain and Voluntary Services, Public Affairs, and WROC-Channel 8 news anchor. Medical of Honor recipient, Gary Beikirch; Monroe County Executive, Cheryl Dinolfo; Medical Center Interim ,Director Michael Swartz; thanked approximately 200 Vietnam Veterans and provided them commemorative pins and certificates. Vietnam Veterans, family and community that attended were provided a buffet of appetizers and refreshments prior to the event and desserts and refreshments following the event to enjoy fellowship. Patriotic piano music was provided by the 198
 

Recognizing Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 30, 2016-April 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Towson Elks Lodge #469
4 West Pennsylvania Avenue
Towson,MD
21204

There will be 3 events-one dinner in lodge and two VA center visits. Need Lapel pins and proclamations
 

OHSSAR Annual Meeting (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 29, 2016-May 01, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Crowne Plaza Cincinnati Blue Ash
5901 Pfeiffer Rd
Cincinnati Cincinnati,OH
45242

As we did last year our table will be set up in the lobby of the hotel that is the location of the OHSSAR annual meeting. Not only will our group be served but also the general public staying at the hotel. I am the speaker at the Wapakoneta Memorial day service at Veterans Park so I am ordering a few more for that event and the Memorial Service at the VFW Post 8445 on Memorial day.
 

Steuben County Salutes our Vietnam Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
February 22, 2016-May 07, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Veterans Service Agency
3 E. Pulteney Square
Bath,NY
14810

We will be presenting each Vietnam Veteran that comes into our agency during this time period a pin, stickers and brochure. We will have informational presentations by our agency and register them for any VA and New York State benefits they may be eligible for. Our Agency serves approximately 10,000 veterans, of which 45-50% served in or during Vietnam.
 

Various Lapel Pin Presentations (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
February 02, 2016-October 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Veterans Memorial Way
Pink Hill Park
Blue Springs,MO
64015

We are planning to dedicate a tree and an engraved plaque in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War this spring; also will have random opportunities to present lapel pins to Vietnam Veterans throughout the year, working together with VVA-Kansas City Chapter and other area Vietnam Veterans.
 

Western Montana Military Officers Association Annual Banquet (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Doubletree Hotel
100 Madison Street
Missoula,MT
59801

The Western Montana Military Officers association annual banquet is a chance for our members to gather, celebrate our service to our country, hear a veteran speaker, and honor some of our more distinguished members. This year, we plan to honor our Vietnam veterans. Vietnam veterans will be presented their pins by Senator Tester in a ceremony in front of 100 people.
 

Community Outreach (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 01, 2016-April 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Jacksonville, FL
117 West Duval Street
Jacksonville,FL
32202

Reaching out to the local community; handing out materials to bring awareness of the Vietnam War Anniversary and honoring local Vietnam veterans. Plan to visit VFWs, American Legions, local businesses, etc. Working in conjunction with the City of Jacksonville, Military Affairs and Veterans Services Department.
 

Cahuilla Chapter Meetings (8) (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
February 19, 2016-October 21, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Mission Hills
34-600 Mission Hills Drive
Rancho Mirage,CA
92270

To honor Vietnam Veterans each month who are in attendance/guest speakers. (Note: we have been doing this since October 2014 -- we would like to have the pins to award past and future veterans)
 

Commanders Recognition Dinner (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 04, 2016-May 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
American Legion Post 284
505 Springdale Avenue
Colonial Heights,VA
23834

Our AL Post 284 is celebrating its 70th Anniversary of service to Veterans and the community. The 1st Quarter is devoted to honoring Vietnam Veterans. The other quarters will be themed to honor, WWII, Korea, and other eras. There are Vietnam Veteran events planned for April an May as well, but I have not gotten all of the information from our Post 70th Celebration Committee.
 

Boswell Vietnam Moving Wall (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 28, 2016-May 02, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Benton County Fairgrounds
2743 W State Rd 352
Boswell,IN
47921

The Gold Star Mothers will be helping with this event. The Moving Wall will be there and we want to honor our Vietnam Veterans and thank them for their service. Any help is appreciated. I checked all, but we will be there too. We hope to see 1000 Vietnam Veterans or more! I have requested for 1000, but what ever you provide will be appreciated! We will have a table if no booth is provided.
 

Unoccupied Seat (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
February 03, 2016-May 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
John L. Throckmorton Library
1-3346 Randolph Stree
Fort Bragg,NC
28310

Dedicated by the Dogwood Chapter American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. Serving as a reminder of those that have not returned home and in remembrance of their sons and daughters who paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving this country.
 

NNCA Annual Meeting in Newport, RI (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 27, 2016-April 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Hotel Viking
1 Bellevue Ave
New Port,RI
02840

NNCA will honor all Veterans and families present for our annual conference/reunion will be announced and honored. We are requesting 50 Vietnam lapel pins to present to each as recognized.
 

50 Years Later: A Reflection and Thank You for the Service and Sacrifice of our Vietnam Veterans  (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 29, 2016-June 01, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
VA Vet Center, Concord
1333 Willow Pass Road, Suite 106
Concord,CA
94520

To thank and honor Veterans of the Vietnam War, including personnel who were held as prisoners of war or listed as missing in action, for their service and sacrifice on behalf of the United States and to thank and honor the families of these veterans. To highlight the service of the Armed Forces during the Vietnam War and the contributions of Federal agencies and governmental and non-governmental organizations that served with, or in support of, the Armed Forces. Our event was more of a series of events which all turned out successfully and allowed us to properly thank many Vietnam Veterans in the community in addition to several Gold Star family members. This AAR specifically relates to the ceremony which my organization hosted. A couple issues were: Find a less controversial keynote speaker. The keynote speaker for the main ceremony was a Special Forces Vietnam Veteran and community leader, however he was very outspoken about his views on the War and the political climate in the country that contributed to the collapse of Republic of Vietnam. About half of Vietnam Veterans attending supported his views and the other half did not or were agnostic. A few Vietnam Veterans unfortunately got up and left.
 

Wall of Honor Event (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 25, 2016-April 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Hamilton Place Mall
2100 Hamilton Place Boulevard
Chattanooga,TN
37421

The City of Chattanooga in conjunction with Hamilton County Government, the Chattanooga Chapter of the Vietnam Veterans of America and the five area chapters, Daughters of the American Revolution will display the portable Vietnam Wall at Hamilton County Mall and have a booth where the materials will be distributed. All Vietnam Veterans will be "pinned" and photographed for our local display wall. The Wall and booth will remain on display for six days. All Partners Hosting the Event Include: City of Chattanooga Nancy Ward Chapter NSDAR
 

Fall of Saigon Party - 2016 (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 28, 2016-May 01, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Crowne Plaza Hotel
4700 E. Street Road
Trevose,PA
19053

The Doggers, a group of Vietnamese linguists (and newest member of The EC-47 History Site Commemorative Partner Program committee,) meet annually during the last week in April to commemorate the final days of operations prior to the fall of the Republic of Vietnam on April 30, 1975. Attendees include members of the many United States Air Force Security Service (USAFSS) units that provided signals intelligence tactical combat support during the Vietnam War. These include the 6994th, 6990th, 6924th, 6908th, 6988th, 6922nd, and 6987th Security Squadrons, and personnel who served with the National Security Agency, Joint Task Force-Full Accounting, and associated intelligence support activities. The purpose of this Fall of Saigon Party (FOSP) is to provide an annual opportunity for attendees to enjoy the company of their own "band of brothers" and to reminisce with old friends about the good and bad days of war. Time will be set aside to demonstrate heartfelt respect for those armed forces personnel of the Republic of Vietnam that we supported and served with during the war. We will also dedicate a moment of silence in reverence to those lost during the war and those who have died in the passing years. This year will be even more meaningful as we focus more clearly on The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration (VWC) list of objectives. The theme of the entire event will be to say "Thank You" to Vietnam War era veterans and their families for their dedicated service, valor and sacrifice. A special "Welcome Home" rally will be organized to greet all veterans on the first day. Doggers who received their commemorative lapel pins at previous VWC events will serve as ceremony organizers, offer remarks, and present pins to all other eligible veterans attending. Other commemorative materials will be on display and available to family members and guests. Individual and group photos will be taken and included in the after action report. See attached AAR.
 

2016 Medal of Honor Ceremony (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 29, 2016-April 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Patriot Golf Course
5790 N Patriot Dr
Owasso,OK
74055

Honor Oklahoma Medal of Honor Recipients - 2016's event will emphasize the Vietnam War. Vietnam veterans will be recognized at a breakfast on April 29th. The purpose of the event will be to honor and thank Vietnam veterans and their families in an individual ongoing "ceremonial" style from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. The Tulsa Chapter, NSSAR will have a display booth, along with various other patriotic organizations during the 2016 Tulsa Medal of Honor Observance Ceremony hosted by the Albert E. Schwab Detachment 857 of the Marine Corps League. The event was a success and it was well attended. The district Congressman attended and rendered remarks at the pinning ceremony, held at a breakfast hosted by the local marine corps league detachment. The Congressman was a Navy fighter pilot and combat veteran of both the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars. The Medal of Honor day celebration included the formal Vietnam War veteran pinning ceremony; a memorial event at an adjacent cemetery honoring a local MOH recipient; a memorial event at the Tulsa International Airport honoring MOH recipient PFC Albert E. Schwab, USMC (deceased) who served during WWII. A statue of PFC Schwab is prominently located inside the Tulsa Airport which was the venue of the Schwab memorial ceremony. Co-Host: Tulsa NSSAR
 

WI Vietnam Veterans State Convention (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Chalet Landhaus
801 Hwy 69
New Glarus ,WI
53574

This is an annual Vietnam Veterans group Convention, this year will be held in New Glarus. There is a program and Vietnam Veterans will be recognized at the Banquet before the dance.
 

VSM awards for forgotten veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
VFW Post 3031
po box 282
Rodgers,AR
72711

US Senator John Boozman, member of the Veterans Affairs committee will be giving the VSM to those veterans who have lost or never received their medal. Additionally, the commemorative pins will be handed out to those veterans. A flag is being requested to give to the VFW Post to display proudly and as a way of thanking them for hosting the event
 

Take Me home Huey exhibition PSAM (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
February 18, 2016-April 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Palm Springs Air Museum
745 N. Gene Autry Trail
Palm Springs,CA
92262

A multi-media art project, Take Me Home Huey was created by Light Horse Legacy partner artist Steve Maloney from the remains of a 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 of the 15th Medical Battalion, 1st Cavalry Div. died bravely during the medical rescue attempt. The aircraft was found by Viet Nam War 50th Commemorative partner Light Horse Legacy (LHL), a 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. Maloney’s Take Me Home Huey 42-foot long art installation combines a Huey helicopter used in Vietnam and turned into art for healing and to inspire conversation. The other elements of the art installation are a documentary film that is in the editing process, a commissioned Take Me Home Huey song as well as a detailed website with information about this particular Huey helicopter, the artist as well as resources about Post-Traumatic Stress (PTSD)along with the advances of air and medical technology. The helicopter’s history and artistic mission is significant; Take Me Home Huey honors Vietnam veterans, inspires conversation, promotes healing, and helps raise awareness for PTSD treatment services. The Nov. 2015 inaugural exhibition in Peoria, AZ reunited surviving 174 crewmembers and families connected to the aircraft. A time capsule in 174 preserves artifacts of the war for future generations, including a signed book by ex-POW Senator John McCain. The “healing helicopter” will be on public display February 18 thru April 30, 2016 at The Palm Springs Air Museum, Palm Springs CA: open daily from 10am to 5pm. A Guide by Cell exhibition guide accessed thru smart-phones enhances the installation
 

Red Cross Volunteer Recognition (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 15, 2016-June 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Reginal Red Cross Headquarters
Park Road
Charlotte,NC
28210

This is a regional multi-event presentation. The director of the Western NC Region of the Red Cross is a board member of the Carolinas Freedom Foundation (Partner) will schedule a series of times to recognize VN Veterans who work as volunteers in the various cities throughout western North Carolina. There could be as many as ten such presentations.
 

Vietnam Veterans Day (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Gaston Memorial Park
1200 S. New Hope Road
Gastonia,NC
28054

We have the approval of the Gaston County Veterans Council and will hold a dignified ceremony at our Memorial wall to honor those who served int he military during the Vietnam Era and also recognize those who did not come home. We will have invocation, flag ceremony (by the ROTC), Pledge, National Anthem, Patriotic Music, Speaker, a recognition service, Laying of the Wreath, Missing Man Ceremony, 21 Gun Salute, Taps....a complete service
 

Ongoing Recognition of Vietnam Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 01, 2016-December 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Throughout Massachusetts
2200 Hanscom Drive
Bedford,MA
01730

Senior leadership of the Massachusetts National Guard will give pins to Vietnam veterans at many scheduled and unscheduled events.
 

Honoring Vietnam Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 29, 2016-October 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Fort Knox
Fort Knox
Fort Knox,KY
40121

To give lapel pins to all Vietnam veterans. We are going to have several events from the April to October time frame. I have 400 names that I will get to Fort Knox in groups of 40 to 90 at a time. We will work with the post PAO to get one of our Generals and their CSM to present these pins.
 

Bedside Honoring Services (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 01, 2016-December 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Patient Homes
n/a
Chicagoland area,IL
60559

Our organization provides hospice care to dying Veterans. For each Veteran, we have a bedside honoring service at their home which could include a nursing home or hospital. The family of the Veteran is invited as well as staff from a facility is applicable. We conduct this pinning service and utilize a company red, white blue pin. We would like to start using your commemorative pin for our Veterans who served in Vietnam. This would not be one big event but many personal pinning ceremonies. I am asking for 20 lapel pins per our numbers from last years statistics. We will also have large group events this year but are not ready for help with those yet.
 

Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
February 22, 2016-November 11, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Memorial Hall
83 Court Street
Plymouth,MA
02360

The town of Plymouth will recognize Vietnam Veterans and their families during Veterans Day ceremony at Memorial Hall on Nov 11, 2016. Plans call to present each veteran with a challenge coin and other items and for a collation after the ceremony.
 

50 commemorative (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 01, 2016-May 11, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Layton City
Layton pkW
Layton,UT
84041

to bring awareness of the anniversary of the vietnam war and to honor those who have served.
 

Viet Nam Commemoration Activities (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 30, 2016-June 19, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Naval War College
686 Cushing Road
Newport,RI
02841

The elective class taught by Professor Bergstrom (COL, USA, Ret, Viet Nam 70-71) and Professor Weber (COL, USMC, Ret, Viet Nam 68-69) has distinguished veterans as guest lecturers such as Porter Halyburton (POW for 7 1/2 years) on a weekly basis. The intention is to have the Admiral, President of the Naval War College, present the lapel pin to Viet Nam veterans at college functions with their families when possible. I have identified 62 Viet Nam era veterans who work at or with the college and I request that number of pins to be able to present over the next several months at appropriate gatherings.
 

Vietnam Veterans Appreciation (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 01, 2016-December 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
U.S. Army Airborne and Special Operations Museum
100 Bragg Boulevard
Fayetteville,NC
28301

To hand out pins to thank and honor Veterans of the Vietnam War and their families who visit the museum. Our average yearly attendance in 148,000.
 

OPERATION ENGAGE AMERICA (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
King's PointeWater Park Resort
1520E. Lakeshore Dr
Storm Lake,IA
50588

1. To increase awareness of PTS 2. To facilitate the dialogue of PTS along with community support networks
 

Veterans Club Meetings (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 23, 2016-December 14, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Starlite Ball Room
100 Solivita Blvd
Kissimmee ,FL
34759

Note: Attendance numbers are 'per' event,' some 30 events anticipated through 2016. At regularly scheduled Club meetings, periodic visits to Orlando VA Hospital and local Nursing homes, informal ceremonies will be recognize and honor Vietnam era Veterans and families will be.
 

Ongoing Honoring Vietnam Vets (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 23, 2016-December 01, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Panola County Country Club
225 Country Club Road
Batesville,MS
38606

Each willing chapter member will locate and give lapel pins to as many Vietnam War Veterans as possible. We have found that those we identify and give pins to know of others.
 

Commemoration On The Move: Phase 1 (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 01, 2016-May 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Throughout Phoenix, AZ area
Metro Phoenix
Phoenix,AZ
85023

Our DAR Chapter is going to have a program we call "Commemoration on the Move". We will be obtaining names of Vietnam era Veterans in our community from our chapter membership. We will travel to these individuals homes to present them with certificates and other commemoration memorabilia. We will talk briefly with the veteran and family present about the purpose of the commemoration and officially welcome them home. This event was different in that it was not one big event. We located Vietnam veteran through our chapter's members. We traveled through our city visiting these veterans in their homes, or at a pre-determined location to thank them, present lapel pins and DAR certificates, a special letter from our Chapter Regent and other Commemorative information and materials. A short speech was made on the history of the 50th commemorative effort. This gave us the opportunity to visit veterans individually or in small groups, hear their stories and truly thank them. One of our chapter members reached out to about 30 of her former classmates who lived out of our local area. Many had not heard from her in years. They had marvelous conversations, each veteran truly expressing their gratitude that she had found them and told them about the Commemoration. Packages including all of the items listed below along with a special letter written by the Regent were mailed to each of them. Whether local or not, the gratitude expressed by all the veterans was overwhelming. Many said this is the first time anyone ever recognized them. Someone said the war was so long ago they don't think about it much anymore. Many thank you notes and letters were received. In times where various factors make it difficult to have a single large event, this method of reaching veterans truly worked and we would recommend it to other Commemorative Partners.
 

Pinning ceremonies (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 21, 2016-December 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Hospice Pavilion
2050 Claire Court
Glenview,IL
60025

These pins will be used for pinning ceremonies to honor and thank Vietnam Veterans who are in hospice care with our organization. All Veterans we serve are recognized with a "thank you" flag-pinning ceremony to honor their service; it would be especially nice to have a specific pin for the Vietnam Veterans. We also attempt to have as many family members as possible present for these bedside pinning ceremonies: they are often quite emotional, as this is a final opportunity for the service of these brave men and women to be acknowledged. This event was a great success! We wanted to recognize our own five staff and hospice volunteers who are Vietnam Veterans, and we wanted to surprise them with the honor on Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day (March 30). The presentation of the Vietnam Veteran lapel pin, a personalized certificate and a bumper sticker. A special ceremony and reading were done at the beginning of a presentation on Honoring Veterans at the End of Life - a mandatory in-service for our hospice volunteers - that was intentionally scheduled on that date. We had asked the Veterans to be present just so we could introduce them to the group assembled for the program. Our CEO read a tribute to them, and they were pinned and thanked, and received a lengthy standing ovation from the crowd in attendance. The five Vietnam Veterans who were honored were Army (3) and Navy (2). Photos were taken and included in our organization's weekly newsletter distributed to 900+ staff and 1500+ volunteers.
 

monument dedication (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 22, 2016-May 02, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Red Cloud Cemetery
West 3rd and Arch Street
Red Cloud,NE
68970

Some local memorial money is being used to replicate a Vietnam Memorial and place it in the Red Cloud Cemetery. The original memorial is located in the very small village of Inavale, 7 miles west of Red Cloud. It is in an unprotected area and lately subject to vandalism. There are 39 names on the memorial. We don't have an exact date yet, but thinking it's at the end of April. The original monument was dedicated a bit of 30 years ago by then Nebraska governor and Vietnam War veteran Bob Kerrey. I can send you a photo of the original monument if you can give me a link on where to send 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.
 

Veterans: Remembering Vietnam (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 21, 2016-April 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Saluda Historical Society Museum
Law Range Street
Saluda,SC
29138

Since late December 2015, Old 96 District Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution has been gathering the stories of local people who served in Vietnam. One member, Ann Ella Adams, has been interviewing these veterans (or widows) and writing their stories for publication in the Saluda Standard-Sentinel and the Edgefield Advertiser, the two newspapers that serve the Saluda and Edgefield County area of west central South Carolina. (Three veterans have written their own stories.) Publishing these stories has made the public aware of the tremendous service that these individuals provided to our country 50 years ago. Also, we have been told by a number of these people that the very act of recalling the service that they provided has helped them to verbalize their deeds in a way that nothing else has done before. Spouses and families have heard their stories recently as never before. Their fellow citizens also have been made aware of their sacrifices. We plan to honor them in late March or in April, as soon as we receive the pins from you.
 

Honoring our Vets (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Geneva Presbyterian Church
24301 El Toro Rd
Laguna Woods,CA
92637

Vietnam Veterans and Vietnamese refugee families are interspersed at each table to facilitate communication between the groups. South Vietnamese Army Veterans will be amongst the refugee families so veterans can talk. The main event host, 7 Day Hero (7dayhero.org) sponsors U.S. Vietnam Veterans to return with them on a mission to deliver medical equipment, and caring, to orphanages and leprosy clinics in Vietnam. Sponsorship of tables is being sought, to help defray costs to our Veterans an their guest.
 

Vietnam Veterans Celebration Day (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Morehead City, NC Civic Center
3505 Arendell Street
Morehead City,NC
28557

To honor and thank veterans of the Vietnam War, including personnel held as POWs/MIAs, for their service and sacrifice on behalf of the United States and to thank and honor their families. To highlight the service of the Armed Forces during the Vietnam War. Co-hosted by North Carolina Division of Veterans Affairs - District 15
 

Wasteland (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 28, 2016-April 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Freedom Performing Arts Center
1793 Wallace St, Bldg 1129
Fort Carson ,CO
80913

This event consist of play about two American POW's held during the Vietnam War. The purpose of this event is to highlight the struggles that both POW's and GI's experienced during their time in combat and to provide insight to family members and the general public.
 

Welcome Home (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 13, 2016-May 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Advocate Health LLC
1845 S Tamiami Trail Unit B
Venice,FL
34293

Our agents will be providing pins to their Vietnam Veteran clients, and we'll be attending the VFW National Convention and intend to present pins/stickers etc. there.
 

Honoring Inpatient Vietnam Veterans for their Service ONGOING EVENT throughout the year (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 11, 2016-September 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
ENRM Veterans Hospital Bedford, Ma. 01730
200 Springs Road
Bedford,MA
01730

Recognition of Vietnam Veterans in our inpatient hospice care, assisted living ward, mental health intensive case management (MHICM) inpatient and out patient, VCCC Veterans Community Care Center (in and out-patient), Veterans Mental Health Addictions Program (Inpatient), Bedford Inpatient Homeless Veterans Domiciliary and Crescent House (inpatient) Transitional
 

Various Meetings with Veterans Organizations (March-September 2016) (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 01, 2016-September 01, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Northern Oregon/Five Counties
2146 SE Monroe
Milwaukie,OR
97222

Our Post has expended our original order of 200 items each. This is due to speaking, and visiting different organizations in the past month addressing Commemorative questions, and thanking them for supporting our programs in Milwaukie, Oregon. Our Honor Guard is very active in promoting the Commemorative Program.
 

Class (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 18, 2016-December 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Heartland Hospice
1010 Executive Drive Suite 200
Westmont,IL
60559

I am an instructor for Accident Scene Management as well as an officer for the American Veterans Motorcycle Riding Association Chapter 10 out of Tinley Park, IL. Whenever I hold a class or participate in an event (with and without my group) I make it a point to honor veterans with special attention given to Vietnam era Vets due to this being the 50th anniversary. I would like to present them with pins, certificates and bumper stickers and in turn send you pictures of them receiving these items. I appreciate all you are doing to honor these men and women who gave so much and received so little.
 

50th Commemorative Flag Raising (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 09, 2016-May 09, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Vermont Veterans Home
325 North Street
Bennington,VT
05201

We will raise the 50th Anniversary Commemorative Flags and fly them for thirty days. *want 50th Commemoration flag 3x5 with grommets
 

Honoring our VN Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 29, 2016-December 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
VFW 4801
1033 W Pine St
Pinedale,WY
82941

Celebrate March 29th - last day Veterans were in Vietnam; Attend ceremony where Wyoming Governor Matt Mead will be honoring VN Veterans; present a program to the VFW; honor as many VN Veterans as possible Items will be separated and groped according as needed by DAR High Desert Regent, Betty Blackwell, at her home and then taken to various events March 29th was designated by Veteran’s Affair’s Secretary Robert A. McDonald as the last day U.S. troops were on the ground in Vietnam, and National asked that each Chapter across the Nation plan an event to recognize our Vietnam Veterans. I sent commemorative materials to each Chapter, as well as a Proclamation from Governor Mead – and our chapters did the rest! Here’s a sampling of the commemorations: Big Horn Chapter: Held a wreath laying ceremony at the State of Wyoming Veterans Memorial Park in conjunction with VFW and VFW Auxiliary. The event was promoted on a local radio station, and members had Vietnam Memorial stickers available for attendees. State of Wyoming Veterans Memorial Park Memorial Park This park features monuments and memorials dedicated to Wyoming's military people killed during World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. The latest memorial, Freedom Memorial, is /will be dedicated to men and women killed during Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan, the Iraq wars, the Cold War and other engagements, and during peace-time service. Cheyenne Chapter held a wreath laying ceremony at the city’s Vietnam War Memorial; and Vice Regent Sallee Call delivered 15 flags and stickers to Vietnam Veterans, and laid pennies and placed flags on 45 graves of Vietnam Veterans
 

Vietnam War Commemoration/Open House (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
McKeesport Vet Center
2001 Lincoln Way, Oak Park Mall
McKeesport,PA
15131

Vet Center Open House will center on Commemorating Vietnam War Veterans. We plan to have an official Vietnam Veteran Honor Guard post colors, a designated local political figure as guest speaker, a personalized recognition certificate and commemorative pin be presented to every Vietnam Veteran in attendance. Following formal commemoration and recognition, the Vet Center will have an Open House for attendees to learn about services available and enjoy light refreshments and fellowship with all veterans in attendance.
 

Honoring Vietnam Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 15, 2016-November 11, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Vet Center
2424 Bank Drive
Boise,ID
83705

Series of commemorative events across Southern Idaho and Eastern Oregon
 

50th Commemorative Anniversary of the Vietnam War (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 01, 2016-May 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Richmond Vet Center
4902 Fitzhugh Avenue
Richmond,VA
23230

We will honor the Vietnam veterans to show them we "Keep the Promise" by not forgetting to honor them. We will provide a BBQ outing for our veterans and family members.
 

50th Anniversary Vietnam War Veteran Commemoration (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 29, 2016-May 01, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center
5000 W National Ave
Milwaukee,WI
53295

The purpose of the event is to honor veterans of the Vietnam War for their service, contributions, and sacrifices they have made during the war. We would like to thank and honor the families of those veterans who have served as well. Veterans will be honored at four locations: Milwaukee VA (250), Green Day (100), Cleveland (75) and Appleton (100). Event is Co-Hosted by: Milwaukee County
 

Veterans Outreach (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 01, 2016-April 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Baltimore Vet Center
1777 Reisterstown Rd, Suite #199
Pikesville,MD
21208

To thank veterans for their service.
 

Vietnam Memorial Wall (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 21, 2016-June 20, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Vet Center
2472 F Rd, Suite 16
Grand Junction,CO
81505

Items will be on display on a full wall in Vet Center to pay tribute to Vietnam Veterans and recognize their service and sacrifices. (Items will include flag, posters, photos, etc.)
 

Vietnam Recognition Day (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Onslow County Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Memorial Gardens
Lejeune Blvd
Jacksonville,NC
28540

This event pays tribute to local and visiting Vietnam veterans from all branches of the military. The event was co-hosted with the local Chapter of the Vietnam Veterans of America. This event was highly successful and appreciated by all in attendance. Both Onslow County and Jacksonville City Officials addressed those in attendance and read proclamations.
 

Vietnam War 50th Commemorative (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 01, 2016-April 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Robert J Dole VA Medical Center and Regional Office
5500 E Kellogg
Wichita,KS
67208

Recognition of all Vietnam veterans in 50 mile radius of Wichita KS. Data reflect over 5,000 live in this area.
 

50th Commemoration of the Vietnam War (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 01, 2016-April 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Stark County Vet Center
601 Cleveland Ave NW, Suite C
Canton,OH
44702

Ceremony to honor current Viet Nam veteran clients during their weekly meeting. Through the MVC at outreach events, a pin and/or bumper sticker along with a Presidential Proclamation will be given to Viet Nam veterans visiting the MVC.
 

Pinning Ceremony for Hopsice Vietnam Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 21, 2016-March 31, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Heartland Hospice
20960 S. Frankfort Square Rd. Suite C
Frankfort,IL
60423

When a Veteran is placed on our Hospice service, we have a pinning ceremony bedside thanking them for their service to our country. We want to offer our Vietnam Veterans an additional ceremony honoring them for their Vietnam Service. We invite staff and the patients family to attend the bedside ceremony.
 

Honoring Our VietNam Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 20, 2016-May 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
'Conroe Veteran Outpatient Clinic
690 South Loop 336
Conroe,TX
77304

Honor Vietnam veterans and their families serving coffee and cookies on Wednesday of each week.
 

Various Educational Presentations (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 21, 2016-May 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Various Locations in Iowa
36832 Old Portland Road
Van Meter,IA
50261

Various meetings with veterans to present to small groups of all ages throughout rural Iowa. I had lots of help this time honoring Vietnam veterans in 12 different locations ranging from one person to 50. Every Vietnam veteran receives the presidential proclamation, flag sticker, seal sticker, bumper sticker, lapel pin, and fact sheet. All audience members receive a tin pin and presidential proclamation and sticker. We are hoping they will help spread the word.
 

National Salute to Vietnam Veterans: Commemoration Event Honoring Vietnam War Veterans  (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 02, 2016-April 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Silver Spring Vet Center
2900 Linden Lane ste 100
Silver Spring,MD
20910

In partnership with the Vietnam War Commemoration Program, this is a national effort to honor Vietnam-era veteran patients In Montgomery County and surrounding communities
 

Vietnam Commemorative Ceremony (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 15, 2016-April 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Vet Center
101 E Olney Ave
Philadelphia,PA
19150

Multiple Vietnam veterans that are being served here at our Vet center. We will be posting the Commemoration Flag on April 15th, 2016. We will also read the proclamation. Our Veterans will be handed Materials requested for their service in the Vietnam War.
 

Vietnam War Commemoration Wreath Laying Ceremony (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Vietnam Veterans Memorial & Vietnam Women's Memorial
5 Henry Bacon Dr. NW
Washington,DC
20037

The purpose of the event is to conduct a Memorial Service and Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Vietnam Memorial and the Vietnam Women's Memorial on 30 April 2016 to honor those fallen in the Vietnam War. The date was selected to be on the 41st anniversary of the last day of deaths on the ground in Vietnam and the fall of Saigon, marking the end of the Vietnam War. Nine chapter members attended, including the Chapter's Regent, Vice-Regent, Historian, a past Regent, and five other members. The Regent, Susan Postle, led the ceremony with others taking active roles in the event. A list of facts about the Vietnam War was read, including the total number of veterans who served, the number of women who served, the number of names of the fallen listed on the Vietnam Memorial Wall, and the number of those who were POWs and Missing in Action. A list of facts about the Vietnam Women's Memorial was also read to honor and memorialize those who served and died in the Vietnam War. A wreath was then lain at the Vietnam Memorial and a wreath and fresh flowers were lain at the Vietnam Women's Memorial. A chapter member's son played TAPS on a bugle to close the ceremony. Lessons learned: We had to pay $120 to reserve space for the event to the National Park Service (NPS), however, NPS was extremely slow in sending us information and approval for the event. In fact, they did not send us the approval or information on the restrictions until 2 days before the event, despite us submitting the request almost 2 months in advance and calling them weekly for an update on the status. We had to adapt our plans quickly based on the location and the restrictions imposed, and by that time it was too late to invite guests. Not sure how we could improve this for future events.
 

Honoring Northeast Ohio Veterans - Continuing the Campaign (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 29, 2016-March 31, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Northeast Ohio - Vet Center Outreach
5700 Pearl Road
Parma,OH
44129

This purpose of this continued campaign, and year long outreach initiative is to embed objective 1 of the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration into all Vet Center Outreach Activities and Programming via highlighting, recognizing and honoring all current and future Vietnam Veterans. All Vietnam Veterans will receive one of each available Commemorative item at every event and upon visiting the Vet Center. Vietnam memorabilia and display will be kept up and continued building and adding to the commemorative display will go on in perpetuity. These are our Nation's heroes and we honor and salute you!
 

Viet Nam Veterans of Audubon County (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 01, 2016-April 01, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Court House
318 Leroy
Audubon,IA
50025

To honor individual Vietnam veterans.
 

Vietnam Veterans Commemoration Ceremony (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 30, 2016-July 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Isla Blanca Park
33174 State Park Road 100
South Padre Island,TX
78597

To honor the service of the Vietnam Era veterans with a ceremony, along with a presentation and statistics. Community will be present to meet and greet the veterans that gave their all during the Vietnam conflict. The event was a success because objective was fulfilled. One of the objectives was to have Veterans feel Welcomed Home. Throughout the event Veterans were commenting that, "it feels like a Big Homecoming." Families were appreciative of the efforts of the staff putting the event together for their love ones. Also, throughout the event, staff were interacting with Veterans and family thanking them for their great service and sacrifice for this Country. One factor that was helpful to the success of the event was sponsorship where food and door prizes were abundant. All Veterans received a door prize and DJ was able to keep the 60s and 70s music going throughout the event. Allowing the Veterans to experience some of the music they enjoyed when they were young was a positive factor in the success of the event.
 

SD DAR State Conference (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Joy Ranch
16633 448th Av
Florence,SD
57235

Two Vietnam Veterans will be honored with a DAR certificate at our State Awards Luncheon. We are asking for a lapel pin and appropriate material for them to gain more information about the commemorative program.
 

Honoring Vietnam Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 01, 2016-April 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Greenville, SC
13 Valley Oak Dr.
Greenville,SC
29617

Our chapter will be honoring several more Vietnam veterans in the near future and also will present the official NSDAR certificate of thanks plus the lapel pins.
 

Public Requests from Vietnam Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 01, 2016-September 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Milwaukee VA Regional Office
5400 West National Avenue
Milwaukee,WI
53214

The Milwaukee VA Regional Office recently completed 2 Commemorative Events (AAR's are being submitted through VA Central Office). These events depleted the commemoration supplies of the Milwaukee VA Regional Office. The publicity and word of mouth from the initial events have triggered requests for materials from Veterans and family members. The Milwaukee VA Regional Office has a public contact Team that assists/conducts interviews/conducts outreach etc. and interacts with Vietnam Veterans daily in a variety different locations and settings. The Milwaukee VA Regional Office assists over 50 walk-in Veterans every day at our facility alone. The Milwaukee VA Regional Office is requesting the below materials so that no Vietnam Veteran (or family member) will be denied should they request a pin/presidential proclamation etc. directly from the Milwaukee VA Regional Office. The Milwaukee VA Regional Office plans to honor these Veterans (family members) on an individual basis.
 

MULTIPLE GUN SHOWS (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 02, 2016-December 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
FL - SC - NC - GE
9875 NOSTALGIA PL
ENGLEWOOD,FL
34223

FLAG DISPLAYED, MATERIAL DISPLAYED, PINS DISTRIBUTED. EVENTS WILL INCLUDE ABOUT A DOZEN GUN SHOWS IN THE SOUTHEAST US. NOTE: ABOVE NUMBERS ARE PER SHOW
 

Army Aviation Mission Solutions Summit  (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 28, 2016-April 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Georgia World Congress Center
285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW
Atlanta,GA
30313

Army Aviation Summit with guest speaker, MG Jim Jackson speaking during opening ceremonies on behalf of the VWC. VN Vets will be recognized and presented w/ lapel pins
 

individual presentations (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 12, 2016-May 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
St. Johnsbury area
183 Chesterfield Hollow Road
Lyndonville,VT
05851

to seek out and honor more of the local Vietnam era veterans prior to Memorial Day celebrations by presentation of lapel pins and DAR Certificates of Appreciation. One chapter member traveled to several towns in Vermont to individually present the NSDAR Certificate of Appreciation, official Vietnam Lapel Pin and packets of stickers, Proclamation, Fact Sheet, buttons to Vietnam era veterans. One was a surprise presentation to a woman veteran after she was a speaker at our April chapter meeting. Many were witnessed by immediate family members. Three were presented posthumously. A few were mailed after contacting recipients. Every veteran showed their appreciation for being recognized, no matter where their service had been performed during that era. Some provided contact information for others to be recognized. Many were surprised to hear about this program. Information has been submitted for publication in the chapter and state DAR newsletters. NOTE: I finished using up supplies left over from our other two events and have counted them in the totals shown below. In some instances we had received a different number of items than initially requested, so some discrepancy in matching quantities.
 

Vietnam War Veterans Memorial Ceremony (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
War Memorial Stadium
700 Nalia Nakoa Street
Wailuku,HI
96793

DAR Certificate and Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Commemorative Pin Ceremony. We were invited guests to this memorial event. Objectives: * To fly the VW 50th Anniversary Commemorative Flag * To hand out 50th Anniversary buttons and stickers I brought the Vietnam War Lapel Pins along in case there were living Vietnam Vets present that have yet to receive their pins. I had the honor of pinning 4 veterans with many witnesses; they were brought to tears. The speaker of this event was: Col. James C Horton, Director for the National Memorial Cemetary of The Pacific The Army National Guard conducted a 21 gun salute.
 

Fall of Saigon (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
NM Veterans Memorial
1100 Louisiana Blvd SE
Albuquerque,NM
87102

This event is designed to honor those Veterans who served in Vietnam and to acknowledge this date as the Fall of Saigon. The Albuquerque Chapters of the DAR is supporting this event principally sponsored by the NM Veterans Memorial. The three Albuquerque Chapters of the DAR acted in a supportive back-up role to the NM Veterans Memorial in handing out lapel pins and VWCP packages to the twenty-or-so Vietnam Vets who showed up to the Fall of Saigon Event on the 30th of April. There were sandwiches and refreshments served in the Visitors Center after a half-dozen Veterans shared their experiences in the Rose Garden of the Memorial. One of the people attending the refreshment part of the day was a journalist from KNME, Michael Kamen, who is working on a PBS documentary on the experiences of Hispanic and Native American Vietnam Vets. This might be an interesting project to follow... I am attaching both the ABQ Journal article about this event and the poem "What War Is" that was written and read by Don Loftis, a Vietnam Vet who is on the Board of Directors of the NM Veterans' Memorial.
 

Legion Meeting (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 07, 2016-June 02, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Post 21
16701 E. 40 HWY
Independence,MO
64055

We will be honoring our members and their families at our Post meetings. We will also be honoring those Veterans that are in the local hospitals including the VA Hospital.
 

VFW Veterans Outreach Program (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 25, 2016-June 03, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
VA Regional Office
5400 West National Ave
Milwaukee,WI
53214

To recognize the Viet Nam Veterans who use this office as their VA Service Office for their VA benefits and claims
 

Welcome Home Celebration (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Vietnam Memorial Fountain
43rd and J.C. Nichols Parkway
Kansas City,MO
64112

In partnership with Operation Gratitude and Veteran’s Service Organizations in Kansas City we are going to honor our Vietnam Veterans at the Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Fountain at 1330, with care packages. Due to inclement weather, the event site (originally: Vietnam Veteran Memorial Fountain in downtown Kansas City, MO) was relocated to an indoor venue (VVA 317's event hall). This announcement came a few hours prior to the start of the event. The Welcome Home ceremony began at 1330. BG (Ret) John Rose provided a 10 minute speech. Special guests included: 1) Medal of Honor Recipient and Vietnam Veteran, Col (Ret) Donald Ballard; 2) Councilwoman, Heather Hall. Attendance was below expectation, but we believe this was due to the inclement weather and subsequent event site relocation. However, we provided ample information about the VWC to those in attendance who were not familiar with our office and mission. Additionally, 12 civilian applications were provided to various attendees who are interested in having their VSO join as Commemorative Partners. With our support of this event, we advanced our influence in the Kansas City metro area. Commemorative Partners that Co-Hosted: 1) Crossroads Hospice of Kansas City; 2) VVA Chapter 243. Future consideration: support as Materials Only.
 

Vietnam War Commemoration (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 29, 2016-December 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Scranton Vet Center
1002 Pittson Ave
Scranton,PA
18505

To show appreciation and gratitude to those who served during the Vietnam war.
 

ongoing VN commemoration (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 22, 2016-May 24, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Maxine's home for distribution
PO Box 37
Newcastle ,WY
82701

Honoring our VN Veterans through the VFW's and American Legions in rural areas of Wyoming....visiting nursing Homes also Ads will be placed in Lusk and Sundance
 

Honoring Vietnam Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 14, 2016-May 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Spokane Veterans Hospital and various other sites
4815 N Assembly St
Spokane,WA
99205

Two events coming up. Gathering names of veterans to make certificates for them accompanied by commemorative materials.
 

Multiple Events (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 27, 2016-July 29, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Multiple Locations
1481 West 10th Street
Indianapolis,IN
46202

Our multiple events includes a community job fair for Veterans, medical center event recognizing Veterans and Veteran employees, upcoming outreach events, and Veteran Town Hall meetings.
 

Welcome Homes, Town Halls, VSO Meetings and more (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 21, 2016-December 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Multiple Sites
Multiple address
Temple,TX
76504

CTVHCS will continue to reach out to Vietnam Veterans at multiple events through the year.
 

16th Annual POW*MIA Awareness Rally (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 29, 2016-April 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Pocatello Raceway
1950 Boeing Ave
Pocatello,ID
83204

Our mission is to heighten awareness of the POW/MIA Issue and raise funds to be dispersed to The National League of POW/MIA Families and The Idaho State Veterans Home in Pocatello. We will be holding a 2 day event and will highlight those missing from the Vietnam War from Idaho and pay tribute to all who served in that conflict as well as their families.
 

Tacoma Veterans Resource Fair (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
The Tacoma Dome
2727 E D St
Tacoma,WA
98421

This event is an annual event which has resources available for all veterans from dental, to education and careers to organizations which are able to provide outside resources for all veterans. We will be honoring Vietnam veterans at out booth by welcoming them home
 

Recognition and Remembrance of Thomas Gary Sikes (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Sikes Field
1501 Mercer University Dr
Macon,GA
31207

Mercer University will honor the service of 1LT Sikes and all Vietnam-era veterans with a special recognition ceremony before the game. The guest of honor for this ceremony will be Ms. Judy Sikes. Mercer will remember those who served in the Armed Forces during this time and the sacrifices of those family members left behind.
 

honoring vets (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 27, 2016-May 18, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
patriots hall
19 foremast dr
salem,SC
29967

I ordered pin and all got the pins but no proclamations or the brochure please send
 

NNCA Chapter Annual Meeting (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 30, 2016-October 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Virginia Veterans Care Center
4550 Shenandoah Avenue
Roanoke,VA
24017

NNCA chapter will honor all Vietnam Veterans present for annual meeting, along with recognizing all family members. We are requesting 50 Vietnam War lapel pins to present to each veteran recognized. AAR Very positive experience for all attendees. Presented 3 pins to Vietnam War veterans plus had 3 attendees who received their pins earlier in the month at the local VAMC. No issues or problems. No media coverage. Pictures and article will be in chapter newsletter, which is shared with national board members and other chapters. With our small group, the ability to personalize the ceremony was very important to us. The sharing of stories and comments really made the ceremony extra special. We were able to recognize the 2 Navy Nurse Corps Officers plus one USMC spouse with their proclamation and pins. Also incorporated the other two Navy Nurse Corps officers and another USMC spouse who received their pins earlier. Made for an emotional and warm event that touched all. Our objective was to honor and thank our veterans of the Vietnam War for their service and sacrifice on behalf of the United States and to thank and honor the families of these veterans.
 

CBOC Awards Presentation (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 30, 2016-June 01, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Roane County CBOC
2305 N. Gateway Ave., Suite 2
Rockwood,TN
37854

Welcome Home Veterans
 

Hero Flight 2016 (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 27, 2016-April 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Heartland Military Museum
606 Heartland Rd
Lexington,NE
68850

Bonneville Chapter DAR donated $2000 for the Dawson County Hero Flight to Washington, DC. Approximately 200 people gathered on Wednesday at 11:00 for the send-off. The Hero Flight was organized by Dick Pierce and his wife, Max McFarland, and the Dawson County veteran service officer, Steve Zeer. Twnety-five veterans from WWII to Vietnam era and their escorts were honored at the Heartland Military Museum with a lunch, program, and a send-off with color guard. The group was escorted with a police car, fire truck, ambulance, and Patriot Guard.
 

General Distribution (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 30, 2016-May 14, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Multiple Sites
325 East H St
Iron Mountain,MI
49801

After our main ceremony on March 29, 2016, we received numerous correspondence from veterans who were unable to attend. Being a rural VAMC with a large patient service area, some of our patients live up to 5 hours away. We sent 100 lapel pins to each of our seven community based outpatient clinics in Ironwood, MI; Hancock, MI; Marquette, MI; Manistique, MI; Sault Ste. Marie, MI; Menominee, MI; and Rhinelander, WI. All were given to Vietnam veterans who are seen in those clinics (total 700). Approximately 1,150 lapel pins were also provided to Vietnam veterans who requested them at our patient coffee desk. no issues were encountered.
 

Veteran Monthly Luncheons (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 13, 2016-December 14, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Farmington Town Hall Meeting Room
1000 County Road 8
Farmington,NY
14425

Lunches are provided at no cost by the Legacy of Victor (senior living facility). A guest speaker provides updates to veterans benefits to the attendees. Open to all veterans and their spouses/companions
 

Vietnam Veteran Adhoc Ceremonies (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 26, 2016-July 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Airborne & Special Operations Museuem
100 Bragg Blvd
Fayetteville,NC
28301

We perform Adhoc ceremonies for any and all Vietnam Veterans at the museum that have not or can not attend one of our official ceremonies. These veterans are recognized in front of a gathering of visitors and can be as small as one veteran and up to 10 or more. This is a retroactive request so I can AAR the adhoc ceremonies for that time period.
 

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
 

Presentation to Vietnam Veterans of American Legion Post #134 (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 25, 2016-August 06, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
American Legion Post 134
4 Hollywood Blvd
Homewood,AL
35209

We prepared certificates of appreciation for each Vietnam veteran at this Post. Over several evenings, DAR members have presented the certificates and lapel pins with our thanks to these veterans. We are continuing our efforts to identify and recognize Vietnam veterans with a certificate of appreciation for their service with a lapel pin.
 

Commemoration Pins Presentations (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 01, 2016-December 27, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Arlington, VA
1526 N Edgewood St
Arlington,VA
22201

10 veterans were presented pins and materials between 24-26 July in Sault Ste. Marie and Brimley, MI by the Kanava president and staff. 10 pins and materials were presented to Vietnam veterans in July by Kanava staff in MI. 2 Vietnam veterans (Navy and Army) located in Sault Ste. Marie, MI were presented pins by Kanava staff on July 1. 21 Vietnam veterans, including 11 Asian-Americans, were presented pins and materials between July and November by Kanava staff in PA, AZ, CA, OR, HI.
 

Impromptu Presentations by VA Leadership (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 01, 2016-December 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Department of Veterans Affairs
810 Vermont Ave NW
Washington,DC
20571

Presentations of the DoD 50th Anniversary Commemoration Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin by VA leadership.
 

Presentations to Vietnam War Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 01, 2016-December 31, 2016
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.
 

Vietnam War 50th Commemoration Program (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 01, 2016-April 28, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Huntington VA Regional Office
640 4th Avenue
Huntington,WV
25701

The Huntington Regional Office has been recognizing all Vietnam Veterans entering the our facility for services. A decision was made, based on walk-in traffic, that all Vietnam Veterans would be recognized for their service during their visit to the Regional Office. A local policy was put into place in April 2016. Veterans Service Officers (DAV, PVA, MOPH and WVDVA) and Public Contact Representative were instructed to notify the Director's Office when a Vietnam Veterans was identified, at which time the Director or designated official would personally present a lapel pin and thank he/she for their service. To this date, 563 lapel pins have been awarded. In addition, leadership hosted a small event at the Regional Office to recognize our Vietnam Veteran employees. Regional Office leadership will continue issuing lapel pins going forward.
 

51 Fallen Heroes of Hawai'i County Book Distribution and Poster Display (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 30, 2016-November 11, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Hilo, HI
Kapiolani
Hilo,HI
96720

In 2015, Chapter members began searching for photographs and information about the 51 service members from Hawai'i Island who were killed in the Vietnam War. This ongoing project has resulted in the self-publication of a book entitled "51 Fallen Heroes of Hawai'i County" and a poster display of the photos of all the fallen heroes. The book has been distributed to libraries, veterans centers, and family members of the fallen at no charge, or at most, the cost of copying the book. The book and photo display have been exhibited at various events around the island including: -Veterans Centers in Kona and Hilo (3/30/2016) -Veterans Cemeteries in Kona and Hilo (3/30/2016) -Hilo Salute to Veterans July 4th 5K (7/4/2016) -Veterans Day Parade in Hilo (11/11/2016)
 

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.
 

News Biographies of in-country Vietnam Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
February 17, 2016-September 20, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Lapeer County Press
1521 Imlay city Road
Lapeer,MI
48446

Lapeer County Committee approached the local newspaper, Lapeer County Press, and asked them to do biographical interviews with some of our Vietnam Veterans who served in the Vietnam War. They published 12 of these accounts.
 

 
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