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Sunday, May 15, 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.
 

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.
 

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
 

Armed Services Day (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 14, 2016-May 21, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
VFW Post 5901
Highway 59
Ottawa,KS

Honor our Vietnam Veterans
 

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.
 

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.
 

Vietnam Commemorative - 1881 Custer County Courthouse Museum Exhibit Dedication & Continuing Exhibt (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 05, 2016-October 13, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
1881 Custer County Courthouse Museum
411 Mt Rushmore Rd
Custer,SD
57730

A special Vietnam War Commemorative Quilt has been produced and will be on display from May of 2016 through October 2017. At the dedication of the quilt, members of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign War will take part in the dedication as well as witness the dedication. Custer is a tourist destination in South Dakota and the museum is heavily visited so the display will be seen by 1000 minimum people.
 

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
 

Honor the Vietnam Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 15, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Church At The Crossing, Aledo, TX
128 Elm Street
Aledo,TX
76008

Recognize the members of the church who served in the U.S. military with a special and specific recognition of those who served during the Vietnam War and/or Vietnam War Era. Pins will be presented to those present at the 11:00AM service.
 

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.
 

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.
 

Memorial Day commemoration Events (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 10, 2016-May 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Memorial Park
Dodge Street
Omaha ,NE
68136

To recognize Vietnam veterans at Memorial day parades and events throughout the city of Omaha.
 

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.
 

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.
 

Lapel Pin Presentation (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 13, 2016-May 15, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
St, Louis Veterans Home; Spirt of St Louis Air Show
Spirt of St Louis Airport
Chesterfield,MO
63005

St. Louis Veterans Home we will present Lapel Pins to qualified Veterans. At the Spirit of St. Louis Air Show we will present Lapel Pins to qualified Veterans in the Veterans Village.
 

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.
 

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.
 

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.
 

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.
 

Library display (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 02, 2016-May 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Fargo Public Library
102 3rd St. N.
Fargo,ND
58102

To honor the soldiers from ND who were KIA/ MIA in Vietnam by using a poster with photos of them and link to QR code with their stories. We had a very nice unmanned wall display using the Vietnam 50th Anniversary Flag, the 3 posters for the war timeline, one of the maps of Vietnam, a poster with the 198 North Dakota soldiers KIA/MIA during the war and a "Welcome Home" poster. People could interact with the poster by using a QR code on the website and watch a video about each of those soldiers. We did not hand out any of the anniversary items at this display.
 

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.
 

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.
 

Recognition Event (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 15, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Clear Creek County
1531 Colorado Blvd.
Idaho Springs,CO
80452

We will be recognizing local Vietnam Veterans and their Families. We will also be recognizing families of Vietnam Veterans who have already passed.
 

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
 

Hmong American-Veterans Memorial Day (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 15, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Mt. View Lions Part
408 N. Pine Street
Anchorage,AK
99508

It is to commemorate and honor all Vietnam Veterans for their services and sacrificed during the Vietnam War in Laos. Also, to recognizes all Vietnam families for their supported.
 

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.
 

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
 

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.
 

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.)
 

Post/Installation Banners (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 01, 2016-November 15, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Camp Mabry
2200 West 35th Street
Austin,TX
78763

Camp Mabry has obtained funding to procure and hang street-light Banners that commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. The banners will be placed around the installation and could receive visibility by the 65,000 annual visitors to the post.
 

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.
 

Honoring Our Vietnam War Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 03, 2016-May 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Honoring Our Vietnam War Veterans
3300 W. Franklin Blvd
Gastonia,NC
28054

Honor Vietnam Veterans and Their Families
 

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!
 

1ST Aviation Brigade 50th Anniversary (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 13, 2016-May 15, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Veterans Park
Veterans Park
Fort Rucker,AL
36362

Fort Rucker will pay tribute to Vietnam Veterans of the 1st Aviation Brigade.
 

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.
 

Vietnam Welcome Home Concert (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 15, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Nasson Community Center
457 Main St
Springvale,ME
04083

Vietnam Welcome Home Concert. The purpose of this concert is to honor our Vietnam Veterans and their families. This will be done by having a concert with 3 local bands playing music of that era. The event was a success. Unfortunately, the number expected to attend and the total number was a little disappointing. The one thing to improve upon would be a smaller venue. The team of volunteers did wonderful job of setting up and breaking down for the event.
 

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
 

Veteran Picnics and socials (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 13, 2016-August 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Veterans Picnic
981 Co Rd 119
Rogersville,AL
35652

This order will support three events: Women Veterans Picnic in Jacksonville, Memorial Day Celebration in Rogersville and a Combat Veterans Social in Huntsville. Commemorative Partnership information will be provided at these functions.
 

50th Reunion (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 15, 2016-May 19, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
West Point
1 Thayer Road
West Point,NY
10996

50 years ago the West Point Class of 1966 graduated with the almost absolute promise of being sent to fight what became a very unpopular and divisive war in the jungles of Vietnam. Many served multiple tours, and twenty-nine members of the class were killed in action, the largest number of graduates lost from any single West Point class in the Vietnam War. Many more were wounded and many returned home to a less than warm welcome. All carried some of the scars of war. All served our nation during this difficult time. Four years ago the President signed a proclamation commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. Since that time there have been numerous events intended to thank, to honor and to offer a long overdue welcome home to the United States military veterans who served during the Vietnam War. One of the organizations established to lead in those efforts is the Vietnam War Commemoration Commission, which has organized, sponsored and supported events to welcome home our Vietnam veterans. Joining them as a partner in their efforts has been the West Point Alumni Glee Club. Four members of the glee club are also members of the Class of 1966 and Vietnam veterans: Gene Driscoll, Mo Faber, John Kelsey and Dave Ray. As they celebrated their 50-year reunion in May of 2016, it was only fitting to say to them….and for them to say to one another…, “Welcome home.” The members of the Alumni Glee Club presented the Vietnam Veterans lapel pin to each of the over 300 veterans in attendance in recognition of their steadfast service to our nation during that difficult time. Among the guests also recognized at this event was the guest speaker for the class dinner, the well-known actor, Mr. Sam Elliott. Elliott served in the California National Guard for six years during the Vietnam War. He is also well-remembered for his portrayal of Sergeant Major Basil Plumley in the Vietnam War movie, “We Were Soldiers.”
 

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.
 

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
 

Veteran Pinning Ceremonies & Annual Veteran Appreciation Event (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 01, 2016-December 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Hospice of Northwest Michigan
220 West Garfield Ave
Charlevoix,MI
49720

As a We Honor Veteran Level 3 program partner, Hospice of NW MI honors veteran & their caregivers at end of life with a pinning ceremony involving the local VA Office, other veterans and veteran volunteers. In addition we hold an annual Veteran's Appreciation event each November around Veteran's day. The flag, pins and brochures will be used for these events.
 

Memorial Day & July 4th & Vets Day (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 14, 2016-November 11, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
St Timothy Church
1201 Hardy Road
Vinton,VA
24179

Memorial day, 4th of July and Veterans Day. Veterans of the Viet Nam War and civilian support personnel will be honored on these days.
 

Lapel Pins for Vietnam Vets (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 01, 2016-May 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Cities of Kemp, Mabank, Seven Points Gun Barrer City, Kaufman
P O Box 43281
Seven Points,TX
75143

Shortage of Pins for 3/29 event, and asking for additional pins for Vietnam vets in Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Centers. Vets will be given the lapel pin with a copy of the presidential proclamation, flag sticker, and the lapel pin fact sheet.
 

Presentation to VFW Post 1114 (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 01, 2016-May 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
VFW Post 1114
110 N Wabash Ave of Flags
Evansville,IN
47712

Present lapel pins to VFW Post 1114.
 

Presentation to American Legion Post 8 (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 01, 2016-May 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
American Legion Post 8
6001 New Harmony Rd
Evansville,IN
47720

Present lapel pins to veterans of Funklhouser American Legion Post 8.
 

50th Anniversary Vietnam Veteran Recognition (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 15, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Zuccaro's Country House & Banquet Center
46601 Gratiot Avenue
Chesterfield,MI
48051

To honor those who served in the Vietnam War. U.S. Congresswoman Candice Miller will be presenting pins and certificates to all VN veterans in attendance. Honored guests will be Donald o'Dell (POW Vietnam) and Brigadier General John Slocum, Selfridge Air National Guard Base Commander.
 

Vietnam War 50th Commemoration Ceremony (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 02, 2016-December 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Columbia VA Regional Office
6437 Garners Ferry Rd
Columbia,SC
29209

The Regional Office will honor Vietnam Veterans by presenting pins to those who visit our main office and out-based locations. For any Veteran who was unable to attend the RO hosted March 29, 2016 event, a promise was made to provide Veterans with pins. We are scheduled to attend an American Legion event and local church event in May 2016 for pin presentations.
 

Michigan Vietnam Memorial Moving Wall (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 13, 2016-May 16, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
The American Legion Post 475
425 East Clay Street
Schoolcraft,MI
49087

To welcome home and thank Vietnam veterans and those who kept the home fires burning while their loved one was away
 

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.
 

Vet Town Halls and Memorial Day Ceremony (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 09, 2016-May 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center
325 East H. Street
Iron Mountain,MI
49801

This year we are incorporating the Vietnam War Commemoration into all of our ceremonies and outreach events. Our three Veteran Town Halls in May present VA services and allow Veterans to share comments and concerns (we do 6-7 Town Halls annually). Our annual Memorial Day Ceremony honors those who have given their lives. Further, Veterans who did not attend our 3/29/16 ceremony have been requesting the Veteran Lapel Pins and Proclamations, and we have been giving them out when requested (we have only 500 of 2000 left). We conducted three veteran town hall in Munising, MI (May 9); Newberry, MI (May 10); and Sault Ste. Marie, MI (May 10). The only issue encountered was that at two of our town halls, there was one Korean conflict veteran at each that complained that Korean veterans were once again slighted.
 

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.
 

In Remembrance (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 02, 2016-May 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Parker Library
Parker, Kansas
Parker,KS
66072

Informational Materials will be provided on the Vietnam War and what each branch of service provided in the War effort. The President's Proclamation will be posted and pictures of events that our Chapter has had for our Veterans. Stickers will be provided.
 

Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) Vietnam Era Pin Presentation (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 13, 2016-June 10, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
NAVAHCS
500 Hwy 89 N.
Prescott,AZ
86313

To recognize and acknowledge our Vietnam Era Veterans in the northern Arizona rural areas. We have 10 outlining clinics throughout northern Arizona and we are going to present them all with pins. There are over 2,500 Vietnam Era Veterans to present to.
 

NACVSO 2016 ANNUAL TRAINING CONFERENCE (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 15, 2016-May 21, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Beach Club Hilton; Myrtle Beach South Carolina
10000 Beach Club
Myrtle Beach,SC
29572

Educate County veterans Serice Officers on the commemoration and how they can be a part of it.
 

"Hall of Fame" (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 01, 2016-May 29, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Reid Temple AME Church
11400 Glenn Dale Blvd
Glenn Dale,MD
20769

Recognize and Vietnam veterans and honor them with a Hall of Fame (picture of them)
 

Dover Nascar Race (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 14, 2016-May 15, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Dover Speedway
1131 N Dupont Hwy
Dover,DE
19901

Dover International Speedway draws close to 100,000 people for the weekend. There are many Vietnam Veterans who attend the race for the weekend. This may be the only chance for some of them to receive a pin or proclamation for the 50th anniversary. We will have a 39 foot Vet Center (Dept. of Veterans Affairs)RV at the event to assist Veterans with questions about the VA. It would be an excellent opportunity to award the Vietnam Veterans in the crowd with a proclamation and/or pin.
 

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.
 

Colorado Springs Vet Center Vietnam Veteran Recognition (multiple events) (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 06, 2016-June 20, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Colorado Springs Vet Center/TBD
602 S. Nevada Ave.
Colorado Springs,CO
80903

The Colorado Springs Vet Center Vietnam Veteran Recognition Event(s) is an opportunity for each Vet Center Counselor to personally recognize the Vietnam Veterans that they work with. Each counselor will be doing their own event for their specific group of Vietnam Veteran clients. Exact plans have yet to be determined. Over a period of a month, the individual counselors from the Colorado Springs Vet Center held ceremonies to honor and recognize the Vietnam Veterans assigned to their caseload. Events ranged from breakfasts to "pot-luck" style meals, video presentations and open forums for the Veterans and their families all culminating with the presentation of the Presidential Proclamation and Lapel Pin to each individual. The event was a success. All recipients and attendees expressed appreciation and thanks for the events, with many of them felling "humbled" by the experience. Veterans of the Vietnam War and their families were thanked and honored for their service and sacrifice on behalf of the United States and the Colorado Springs Vet Center staff. No issues came up.
 

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
 

2016 Spirit of St Louis Air Show & STEM Expo (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 14, 2016-May 15, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Spirit of St. Louis Airport
18260 Edison Ave.
Chesterfield,MO
63005

The 2016 Spirit of St. Louis Air Show and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Expo will be held at the Spirit of St. Louis Airport, Chesterfield, MO May 14-15, 2016. The air show will feature military and civilian demonstrations, static airplane displays, the STEM Expo and Camp to inspire and excite in the air and on the ground. This event in 2014 drew over 150,000 people and they are expecting a greater number this year as the Blue Angles perform. The Army Aviation Heritage Foundation will be providing helicopter rides in both the UH-1 Huey and AH-1 Cobra helicopters as well as hands on static displays to provide an insight into the helicopters that provided aerial transport and weapons support during the Vietnam War. These events draw many veterans and their family members and is an opportunity for our organization to thank them for their service and an opportunity for them to see the helicopters that supported them and to share their experiences with friends and family members. We were able to ride 995 event goers and we recognized 115 veterans with the 50th Vietnam Commemoration lapel pin and other materials for their family members acknowledging the 50th Vietnam War Commemoration and thanking them for their service and “Welcoming Them Home"!
 

Honoring Montana's Vietnam Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 15, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Rose Memorial Park
Brooks and Mount
Missoula,MT
59801

Montana Congressman and U.S. Navy veteran Ryan Zinke will present Missoula-area Vietnam veterans with their 50th-anniversary commemorative lapel pin and thank them for their service. A ceremony will be conducted in cooperation with local veterans organizations and advocates.
 

Honor Flight 2016 (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 02, 2016-November 11, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
DCA Reagan Airport
1 Aviation Circle
Washington,DC
20001

To finally recognize and thank the Vietnam Veterans for their service and sacrifice.
 

"One on One" with veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 02, 2016-May 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
none
none
Fort Worth,TX
76001

A volunteer with Guardian Services, a volunteer organization serving indigent, terminally or disabled persons, will present the Vietnam lapel pin to qualifying military Veterans in Fort Worth, Texas. This will be done "one on one" in their home or a medical or hospice facility. The pins will be distributed through the month of May 2016.
 

Pinning Ceremonies (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 02, 2016-December 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Patients homes
100 Schaeffer Rd
Boyertown,PA
19512

I am looking for pins and certificates to give to our clients at their pinning ceremonies that we do. Every Vietnam Veteran gets one when they come on service.
 

Yearlong initiative  (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 03, 2016-May 03, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
MacArthur Military Muscem
503 E. 9th St
Little Rock,AR
72211

The site chosen is tentative. We desire to honor the Vietnam Veterans and their families.
 

Pinning ceremonies for Vietnam Vets in hospice care (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 13, 2016-December 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Various hospice facilities
2050 Claire Court
Glenview,IL
60025

Our hospice organization is expected to care for more than 1000 Veterans this year, and has already provided end of life care for nearly 100 Vietnam Veterans. We have used your beautiful Veteran lapel pins to honor them and have created a personalized certificate and a brief ceremony to accompany the pins to thank Vietnam Veterans for their service. The Veterans and their families have been so appreciative of this simple gesture of appreciation.
 

Wreck - initiation (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 12, 2016-May 15, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
American Legion Post
204 Horseshoe Dr
Goose Creek,SC
29445

40 & 8 initiation Florida yearly meeting
 

Lapel Pin Presentations at The Wall (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 09, 2016-May 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
5 Henry Bacon Drive
Washington ,DC
20242

202-393-0090

Vietnam veterans will be presented the Vietnam Veteran Lapel pin by the volunteers at the wall
 

school education  (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 11, 2016-May 27, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Clayton Ridge School
P.O. Box 374
Guttenberg,IA
52052

Students in middle school and high school will have an educational module incorporated into their regular curriculum which will focus on the Vietnam War. We have printed copies of all the educational materials expect the posters and maps. We need these as soon as possible as the students only have a few weeks of school left in this years calendar.
 

Display of Vietnam Posters (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 09, 2016-May 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Laurel Library
720 W 3rd St
Laurel,MT
59044

Objective #1 is to educate the library patrons on the history of the Vietnam War. Objective #2 is to make people aware of what the Vietnam Veterans faced in country and upon their return to CONUS
 

Thanking Vietnam Veterans - Office Visits (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 14, 2016-July 16, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Rep. Levin's District Office (MI-09)
27085 Gratiot Avenue, Suite C
Roseville,MI
48066

Rep. Levin and staff plan to present pins to a total of 30 Vietnam veterans over the next 1-3 months in the district office. The veterans and their family members are invited to the office for a formal presentation. Mr. Pollet already has a list of veterans who will be invited to the office.
 

Thank You (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 12, 2016-July 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Eden American Legion Post
19 Concerto Ct.
Orchard Park,NY
14127

On going thanking of members of the American Legion
 

Vietnam Commemorations (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 12, 2016-March 30, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Across the State of Utah
550 Foothill Dr. Suite 105
Salt Lake City,UT
84113

These events will be down across the state to celebrate Veterans. We have down so for the past 2 months an have only 100 pins left. We are also doing so in conjunction with the 1st Vietnam Commemoration book honoring Utah Veterans who served in Vietnam. Link to about book: http://www.remembermyservice.com/commemorations.html we provide with pin as well when se give them the book. This will be ongoing for the next 9 to 12 months.
 

Veteran Pinning Ceremonies (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 12, 2016-December 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Nursing Home/Assisted Living and Programming Event
550 Summit Ave Suite 101
Troy,OH
45373

Currently through the We Honor Veterans Program, all veterans are honored with a veteran volunteer group to honor each veteran. They speak to the veteran about their service, formally "pin" them with our thanks for service, give them a folded US flag and salute them, thanking them for their service.
 

Air Group Annual Corporate Meeting (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 14, 2016-May 15, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Omni Hotel
1300 Houston St
Ft Worth ,TX
76102

Thank and honor Air Group employees
 

Vietnam War Veterans Recognition (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 15, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
St. Barbara Catholic Curch
32416 6th Ave
Black Diamond,WA
98010

To recognize Vietnam War Veterans of the Church Parish that were unable or unaware and did not attend one of the Ceremonies held in March. The Director of Tahoma National Cemetery was in attendance at the request of a cemetery volunteer. The volunteer presented the recognition idea to the Church and they agreed to host the event after Mass on Sunday May 15th. Tahoma National Cemetery Director gave a presentation speech and read the Symbolism definitions of the Lapel Pin to the audience, then presented 23 Vietnam War era Veterans that were in attendance with Commemorative Lapel pins.
 

In Office Presentation to Veterans Visiting the Building  (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 15, 2016-December 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Aiken County Government Complex
1930 University Parkaway
Aiken,SC
29802

This is to honor veterans who we identify as they conduct normal business with the county offices
 

GDVS Supported State Certificate of Honor and DoD Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin Events (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 15, 2016-June 15, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
American Legion Post 187
331 Pirate Dr
Zebulon,GA
30904

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. Co-hosted by State of Georgia; American Legion Auxiliary #197 Ceremony was a success according to on-site event coordinators.
 

Commemoration Display (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 01, 2016-May 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Waterford Township Public Library
5168 Civic Center Dr
Waterford Township,MI
48329

The library has a high circulation number. The display was in the main lobby near the circulation desk. We were contacted by people thanking us for the display and they especially appreciative of the Vietnam Veterans being recognized.
 

Chicago Land Summer Stand Down (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 12, 2016-May 26, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Sterling, IL
604 1st Ave
Sterling,IL
61081

a collection of white socks and wash clothes were taken at the local meeting. The items will be distributed to veterans during the Chicago Land Summer Stand Down on 6/10 and 6/11 at the General Jones Armory in Chicago.
 

Vietnam Pinning Ceremony (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 15, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
VFW Post 5434
116 N Main St
Union ,OH
45322

We were invited to the Veterans of Foreign War, 3rd District quarterly meeting. There were 60 Vietnam Veterans in attendance; each received a lapel pin and seventeen additional pins were given for spouses and veterans who could not attend. There was no media present, however other VFW Posts expressed interest in pinning ceremonies at their locations not only for their members but as a community events as well. The ceremony was a great success, with several of the Vets moved to tears, and all were appreciative of the recognition for their service and sacrifice.
 

Hull Legion (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 01, 2016-May 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Wegman Koele Post 380
1203 Chestnut St
Hull,IA
51239

Congressman King was invited to help pin each of the Vietnam veterans. The pins were well-received and each of them were thanked for their service. I also have been pinning veterans that have been coming to the shop. We have pinned about 20 of them before Memorial Day, and 59 after Memorial Day. So far, for the month of May and part of June, the total Vietnam veterans honored was 151.
 

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.
 

Town Hall Meeting: Agent Orange (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 15, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
VFW 2179
1 Veterans Lane
Port Monmouth,NJ
07758

The Middletown Township Veterans Affairs Committee worked with the State Council of NJ to coordinate a town hall meeting to discuss the affect of Agent Orange to the veterans' children and grandchildren. This event was very successful with the help of social media and local news. A panel of give experts in the field Agent Orange and a National Service Office were present. Free refreshments and information and giveaways for all that attended.
 

General Distribution (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 15, 2016-December 31, 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 originally stocked our patient coffee desk and sent 100 lapel pins to each of our seven community based outpatient clinics in Ironwood, Hancock, Marquette, Manistique, SAult Ste. Marie, Menominee, and Rhinelander. After our last order of lapel pins, we received and resupplied each CBOC with 100 lapel pins and our coffee desk with 200 lapel pins. We also sent 100 to Lincoln County Veteran Service Officer for presentation at Veterans Day ceremony. Total pins distributed: 1000. No issues. Made pins available at our community clinics and main facility.
 

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.
 

The Wall That Heals (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 12, 2016-May 15, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Veterans Memorial Park
651 Hyden Tyler Rd
Chatsworth,GA
30705

Successful event in sharing The Wall experience with Vietnam veterans and their community.
 

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)
 

Loyalty Day Celebrations (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 01, 2016-April 30, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Humble, TX
20002 Bridgedale Ln
Humble,TX
77338

Mobile booth that will be set up at various locations in the Humble, Kingwood and Atascocita Texas area. The booth will be moved from one location to another through out the commemorative time frame. In addition, it will be available during select holidays. Presentations of the DoD Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Veteran Lapel Pin will be conducted at each location. Please contact the above POC for more information.
 

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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