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Friday, July 07, 2017

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.
 

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.
 

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.
 

Honoring Vietnam Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 21, 2016-September 30, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Town Hall
1 St Peters Centre Blvd
St. Peters,MO
63376

This is set up for our new slate of officers and a two year term. Activities are not yet set. Please contact the event POC for a list of upcoming activities.
 

Veteran appreciation Ceremonies  (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
July 20, 2016-July 20, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Grace Hospice
1985 Gratiot Suite 2B
Marysville,MI
48040

Our hospice group does ongoing bedside/ chair side Appreciation ceremonies for our Veterans on hospice. We have had and continue to have Vietnam Veterans on our service. We present a certificate, a branch specific blanket, and a hospice/ veteran pin. We wanted to include a Vietnam pin also to give respect to our Vietnam Veterans.
 

American Pride (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
July 11, 2016-July 31, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Hospice of Daytin
324 Wlimington Ave.
Dayton,OH
45420

We are a nonprofit hospice organization, we service over 5000 patients per year. We honor all of our veterans through our American Pride Program. We pin all patients who are Veterans. In the past year we have had a increase in care for Vietnam Veterans. The 500 pins would allow us to pin our employees and go back and pin the families of the Vietnam Veteran who have pasted and then to pin though who we presently care for and future Vietnam Veteran hospice patients.
 

Veteran Dream Deliveries (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
July 19, 2016-July 19, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Dream Foundation
1528 Chapala Street Suite 304
Santa Barbara,CA
93101

Every Vietnam Veteran dream recipient will be pinned at their veteran dream delivery by a veteran representative from their community if they have not already had a pinning experience in their community. Our goal is to make sure all the Vietnam Veterans that we serve will have this opportunity to be honored and acknowledged for their service during the Vietnam War.
 

Crawford County Welcome Home (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
September 15, 2016-September 15, 2018
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Crawford County Veteran Service Office
501 Norway St.
Grayling,MI
49738

We will be holding our event here in Grayling, MI on POW/MIA flag day 16th of September 2016. We will be having an event with vendors, shuttle rides for vets etc to the movie theater in town. We plan to talk of the importance of the pow flag and families. We also plan to have several Veteran speakers. Then we will ask all Veitnam Veterans to line up, and walk across the stage where we will shake their hands, present them with their pin etc. We also plan to continue to welcome them home each and every time we have a Veitnam Veteran in the office. We want to be able to do the same whether they are able to attend the event or not. Complete program, celebrating the era. Walking in we printed all posters from partner portal for the veterans to look at. Michigan National Guard, had 3 volunteers in dress blues to usher people to their seats. We did have a local newspaper in attendance. As they were seated music/military videos of the era were playing on the big screen. Complete program agenda attached. All attendees were very pleased. Response from 3 of the 5 local veterans lost in the war. Did have videos to play between speakers. After Action Review: - Not enough time to look at posters of info before ushers put them in seats. - Request RSVP from the very beginning for vets in attendance - Prior rehearsal, even though it could not have ran better - Prior instruction to speakers pertaining to mic and audio equipment - Better coordination of volunteers to set up/tear down event
 

Veteran Patient Honors (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
August 01, 2016-August 01, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Rainbow Hospice
1550 Bishop Court
Mt. Prospect,IL
60056

individual and group honoring ceremonies for veteran patients during the year at our hospice
 

Outreach with Secretary (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
August 15, 2016-August 14, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
MD Department of Veterans Affairs
16 Francis Street
Annapolis,MD
21401

The MDVA has commemorative pins but no certificates. We are requesting more materials for the Secretary and Outreach Staff to officially pin Vietnam Veterans at events and meetings over the course of the next several months.
 

2016-2017 Veteran Community Outreach  (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
August 31, 2016-December 31, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
St. Clair County Department of Veterans Affairs
200 Grand River Ave., Suite 104
Port Huron,MI
48060

To be responsive to Vietnam War veterans throughout St. Clair County, Michigan who are unable to attend other Commemorative Partner events. We receive 15-requests per month by individuals (veterans or their family members) who hear about the Vietnam War Commemorative lapel pins/proclamations and contact our department to request one. Requests are made in person or via e-mail or through social media (Facebook/Twitter www.facebook.com/www.twitter.com/sccvet.us) or in the community. We will have a representative from our department present individuals with pins/proclamations when no alternative commemorative partner event is available.
 

Collecting Vietnam (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 09, 2016-November 11, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Alabama Dept. of Archives and History
624 Washington Avenue
Montgomery,AL
36130

During the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War, the Alabama Dept. of Archives and History is launching a collecting emphasis to document the experiences and service of Alabamians both overseas and stateside. We are interested in acquiring uniforms, equipment, photographs, letters, and other items for our permanent museum & archival collections. Help us tell the your story to future generations of Alabamians! The start date for this initiative is November 9, 2016 and is expected to continue throughout 2017.
 

Owasso Chapter, NSDAR Monthly Meeting (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 02, 2017-December 04, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Owasso Community Center
301 S Cedar Street
Owasso,OK
74055

We will present a Vietnam Veterans pin to one or two veterans at our regular monthly meeting. We will highlight their service and thank them and their families for their service.
 

Present Veteran Pin at Local VA Facilities (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
October 01, 2016-January 01, 2018
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Los Angeles area
9772 Catherine Avenue
Garden Grove,CA
92841

Present lapel pins to Vietnam veterans and their families at stand down celebrations.
 

Ongoing (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
September 13, 2016-September 13, 2019
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
The National Infantry Museum
1775 Legacy Way suite 220
Columbus,GA
31903

Honor Vietnam Veterans who attend the museum.
 

Welcome home (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 22, 2016-November 22, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Post 4876
500 N. Veterans Dr
Altus,OK
73521

Meal, visiting, speakers, etc
 

Orlando VA Hospital (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 09, 2017-December 15, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Orlando Community Living Center
13800 Veterans Way
Orlando,FL
32827

Community Living Center and Domicillary house some 200 veterans in Nursing Home / Homeless recovery centers. Few, if any, have had opportunity to be recognized. This event will recognize them as they should have been.
 

V.A. Hospital visit (ongoing) (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 28, 2016-July 31, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
V.A, Med Cntr
1111 East End Blvd
Wilkes Barre,PA
18711

To Honor all Vietnam veterans (outpatient & inpatient)
 

Honoring our Veterans - Vietnam (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 18, 2017-August 31, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Veterans Memorial Hall
51 Smith Avenue
Hohenwald,TN
38462

To welcome home those who served in the US Armed Forces during Vietnam War, recognize their service, contributions and sacrifices. Show our appreciation to their families for their love and support then and now.
 

Veteran Appreciation (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 01, 2017-December 31, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Walmart
Shackleford Crossing
Little Rock,AR
72211

This is a year long initiative not an event. This form does not fit someone who only needs lapel pins. I pass out to Vietnam vets who happen to be in Walmart while I am shopping.
 

ad hoc presentations (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
December 01, 2016-December 31, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Various Locations
16385 148th Street
Bonner Springs,KS
66012

This is to maintain an open ad hoc presentation for those members of the Society or other Vietnam Veterans that come to our attention on an ad hoc basis that need a Vietnam lapel pin. We will keep this open for 1 year and make quarterly reports on the number presented. We will report the month of December 2016 to keep 2017 presentations within the year. I used my home address for the location.
 

Ongoing Presentation of Pins and Flags (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 14, 2016-November 30, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Chapter Meeting Location
1030 W. College
Pulaski,TN
38478

1) Presented pin to Vietnam veterans at meeting. 2) Displayed Vietnam Commemorative Flag at meeting and Vietnam Veterans Commemoration Luncheon. 3) Taking lapel pins to Vietnam veterans in nursing homes in Lawrence, Giles, and Wayne countries in TN (ONGOING)
 

50th Vietnam Commemorative Ceremony (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 01, 2017-October 07, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Hayward Veterans Memorial Bldg
22737 Main St
Hayward,CA
94541

To honor Vietnam Era Veterans in a public ceremony and recognize the contribution of families.
 

Veterans Service Office Honors Vietnam Service (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 29, 2017-August 31, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
American Legion
631 W. Main Street
Van Wert,OH
45891

Personal Recognition, Pinning Individually, ETC
 

Continuous Town Halls and Commemoration Events (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 27, 2017-September 30, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Wichita VAMC
5500 E Kellogg
Wichita,KS
67218

Recognition of RVN veterans in conjunction with community relations.
 

Honoring Our Veterans - Vietnam (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 31, 2017-August 31, 2018
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Veterans Memorial Hall
51 Smith Street
Hohenwald,TN
38462

To Welcome Home those who served in the US Armed Forces during the Vietnam War Recognize their service, contributions and sacrifices. Show our appreciation to their families for their love and support then & now.
 

2017 Local Community Events (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 02, 2017-December 29, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
St. Clair County Department of Veterans Affairs
200 Grand River Avenue, Suite 104
Port Huron,MI
48060

To be responsive to Vietnam War veterans throughout St. Clair County, Michigan who are unable to attend other Commemorative Partner events. We receive over 30-requests per month by individuals (veterans or their family members) who hear about the Vietnam War Commemorative lapel pins/proclamations and contact our department to request one. Requests are made in person, by mail, by phone,by e-mail or through social media (Facebook/Twitter www.facebook.com/www.twitter.com/sccvet.us) or in the community. We will have a representative from our department present individuals with pins/proclamations when no alternative commemorative partner event is available.
 

Several Events throughout Michigan (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 10, 2017-October 02, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Aleda E. Lutz VA
1500 Weiss Street
Saginaw,MI
48602

Both Loons Baseball and Saginaw Spirit Hockey will be hosting Veteran games. All Vietnam era Veterans will receive free admission, Commemoration event between innings/periods. Will have local dignitaries/celebrities present with VA staff.
 

Little Meadows Banquet to Honor Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
February 15, 2017-December 09, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Little Meadows Chapter Meeting
1459 Mill Run Road
Friendsville,MD
21531

Vietnam Veterans will be honored and their pictures sent to local papers
 

Veteran Pinning Ceremony - Hospice Patients (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
February 15, 2017-September 01, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
HCI Care Services
715 W. McLane Street
Osceola,IA
52544

HCI Hospice Care Services is an official partner in the Department of Veteran Affairs' national "We Honor Veterans" programs. While the veteran is on our services we honor those that have served our country through special ceremonies,commemorative pins, certificates and recognition by local media as desired. We would like to be able to give patients that are specifically Vietnam Veterans an additional and very special recognition during this same ceremony with the lapel pin and certificate. There is no set date for the events as they are ongoing according to the patient admission into our hospice services as well as the patient desire to have a ceremony. If the ceremony is not able to be held prior to death, there have been occasions that the family as asked for the recognition to be held at the funeral. The ceremony involves the Pledge of Allegiance, special readings and music specific to branch of service, framed certificate and a lapel pin. We would like to give additional recognition to our veterans that are Vietnam Veterans. All supplies will be divided up amongst our 8 hospice teams that cover 41 counties in the state of Iowa.
 

Veteran Town Halls 2017 (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 07, 2017-November 30, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Oscar G. Johnson VAMC
325 East H St
Iron Mountain,MI
49801

Purpose of the Veteran Town Halls is to present VA services and hear feedback. We kick off the Veteran Town Halls with a short VW50C presentation and hand out Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pins. Anticipate doing 20 Town Halls in 2017.
 

Vietnam Veterans Remembrance Day (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 07, 2017-November 11, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
NJ Vietnam Veterans Memorial
1 Memorial Lane
Holmdel,NJ
07733

NJ Medals are presented to qualified veterans by the Foundation and the NJ Dept of Military and Veteran Affairs.
 

Surfing during the Vietnam War and the Healing Power of Wave Riding (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 29, 2017-January 31, 2018
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
California Surf Museum
312 Pier View Way
Oceanside,CA
92054

The California Surf Museum will be opening an exceptional exhibition Memorial Day, May 29th 2017. This exhibit will highlight the surfing experience during the conflict in Vietnam at R&R locations such as China Beach, the perspective of surfers serving "in-country", those back home and the Veterans returning to the surf after their tour of duty. The exhibit seeks to capture the unique surfing of the era, what it meant to those Veterans and how they were able to use surfing as a healing mechanism.
 

Vietnam Veterans Honored (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 07, 2017-December 15, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Kurtz Restaurant
218 East Stephen Foster Avenue
Bardstown,KY
40071

To honor Vietnam Veterans who are friends, family, and acquaintances of John Fitch Chapter DAR members by inviting them to a meeting, providing lunch, dinner, or dessert and giving them an opportunity to tell their story. To thank them for their service and the sacrifices they made. Some of those honored will be from Bardstown National Guard 138th, Artillery Battery C which is considered the Army National Guard's single deadliest action of Vietnam War stationed at Firebase Tomhawk. We will honor them by providing them with the lapel pin as partners with the commenmorative group.
 

Lowcountry Leathernecks Monthly Luncheon (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
October 13, 2016-October 13, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Rivertowne Country Club
1700 Rivertowne Country Club Dr
Mount Pleasant,SC
29466

Honor Vietnam War Veterans Present.
 

Thanking Veterans Every Day, Everywhere (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 15, 2017-December 31, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Various Veterans Events
2619 Shannon Avenue
St Louis,MO
63136

They are awarded to Vietnam Era Veterans at various military events and shows that I attend.
 

Commemorative Event in July (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
July 01, 2017-July 31, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Roudebush VA Medical Center
1481 West 10th Street
Indianapolis,IN
46202

Commemorative events will occur throughout the month of March to include a Vietnam War Veteran component. Please check the calendar of events (http://www.indianapolis.va.gov/calendar.asp) for more information.
 

Veterans of Foreign Wars of Idaho District 8 (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 14, 2017-July 14, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Veterans of Foreign Wars of Idaho District 8
4521 S. 4300 W
Rexburg ,ID
83440

To make sure that all our Vietnam Veterans are honored in District 8 from Rexburg Idaho from their Veterans of Foreign Wars District Commander
 

VA Veterans Presentation (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 05, 2017-November 11, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Class Reunion Locations, Veterans Day Ceremony
unknown
Mt. Carmel,IL
62863

As part of the momentus class reunions (i.e. 50th and 55th) of local high school classes, a Vietnam Veterans Mememorial and Honors is being planned and presented. Have done this for 2 years and it is greatly appreciated.
 

Virginia Veterans Care Center recognition (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 15, 2017-July 31, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Virginia Veterans Care Center
4550 Shenandoah Ave
Roanoke,VA
24017

Recognize and honor the Vietnam Veterans that are residents of the Care Center, along with staff members that are eligible. Family and friends will be invited to attend and honor these individuals.
 

Vietnam War Veterans Commemoration Event (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 21, 2017-December 29, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
CTVHCS Medical Center
1901 Veterans Memorial Drive
Temple ,TX
76504

Special events held in multiple locations, with well-qualified speakers to provide comments honoring Vietnam Veterans and their family members, Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pins to be pinned on the lapels of Vietnam Veterans, commemorative certificates to be distributed
 

2017 Vietnam War Commemoration (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 29, 2017-September 30, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Milwaukee VA Regional Office
5400 West National Avenue
Milwaukee,WI
53214

The Milwaukee VA Regional Office is in the planning phase of a 2017 Vietnam War Commemoration. Additionally, the Milwaukee VA Regional Office has depleted our existing stock of supplies. Previous events and publicity (word of mouth) has led to Vietnam Veterans visiting our facility and requesting pins. Pins are also issued to Vietnam Veterans during the course of regular outreach that the Milwaukee VA Regional Office conducts.
 

2017 Outreach Campaign (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 25, 2017-December 31, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Boise Vet Center
2424 Bank Drive
Boise,ID
83705

The Boise Vet Center hosted eight formal events in 2016 and will likely do ten events in 2017. We will use our Mobile Vet Center to host events across Southwest Idaho and Eastern Oregon.
 

Ceremony (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 16, 2017-August 31, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
West York Memorial Post #8951 VFW
1800 Andrew Street
York,PA
17404

Please stop by the post in order to receive your DOD 50th Anniversary Vietnam War Commemorative Pin. Hours of Operation M-F 11:30AM - 11:00PM S-S 9:00AM - 1:00PM
 

Ongoing Recognition of Vietnam Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 14, 2017-September 30, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Indianapolis VA Regional Office
575 N Pennsylvania Street
Indianapolis,IN
46204

Ongoing efforts to recognize and honor Vietnam Veterans in the community through various ad hoc events (i.e., town hall meetings, outreach, etc.).
 

Honoring Vietman Vets (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 04, 2017-December 07, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
American Legion Post 162
5th Ave
Selmer,TN
38375

Each Vietnam Veteran will be recognized and given a Lapel pin.
 

Memorial Day/4th of July (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 26, 2017-November 04, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
North shore of. Chicago
310 Adams
Glencoe,IL
60022

We are continuing our recognition of Veterans from around the country. We are also starting an outreach program in our area to make more citizens aware of the Commemoration .
 

14th Annual Strong Sun Pow Wow (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
July 07, 2017-July 09, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
788 Beeson Road, Kernersville, NC, United States
788 Beeson Road
Kernersville,NC
27284

To Honor all veterans from Vietnam and to honor all veterans from all wars, Special Honoring o 3 men from Kernersville, NC.
 

The League of Wives: Vietnam’s POW/MIA Allies and Advocates (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 07, 2017-December 31, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Dole Insitute of Politics
2350 Petefish Drive
Lawrence,KS
66045

Exhibit-opening event Your Story, His Story, the Legacy: Vietnam’s POW/MIA Wives Sunday, May 7 – 4 p.m Exhibit: In the late 1960s, POW/MIA wives bucked government protocol and challenged the traditional role of “military wife.” These courageous women led by Sybil Stockdale on the West Coast, Jane Denton, Louise Mulligan, and Phyllis Galanti on the East Coast and later Helene Knapp in the Interior West organized to form the National League of POW/MIA Families. The women worked with Congress and the Nixon administration to demand accounting for their husbands and pursue their safe return after years of imprisonment and torture by the North Vietnamese. Curated by 2017 Dole Archives Curatorial Fellow Heath Hardage Lee, and based on her upcoming book, The Reluctant Sorority: a True Story of Survival and Rescue from the Homefront (2019, St. Martin’s Press), this special exhibition features documents, photos, oral histories and memorabilia from the Dole Archives, personal collections of POW/MIA families, and other institutions.
 

NURSING HOME VISITS (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 01, 2017-May 31, 2018
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
AMERICAN LEGION POST 384
6910 PROVIDENCE ST
WHITEHOUSE,OH
43571

TO HONOR VIETNAM VETERANS WHO CANNOT ATTEND EVENTS FOR MEDICAL REASONS. AMERICAN LEGION MEMBERS IN UNIFORM WILL VISIT, EXPLAIN THE REASON AND PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM, THANK THEM AND THEIR FAMILIES, AND PRESENT THEM WITH PINS AND PROCLAMATION. WAYNE KING - POST COMMANDER CRAIG KEMMER - POST SERVICE OFFICER
 

July Patriotic Presentations to Vietnam Veterans and their Families (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 05, 2017-July 31, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
227 N. Main St.
New Castle,IN
47362

Together with the Indiana State Regent and the local chapters of the Indiana, ceremonies will be conducted by your local area by the members of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Please contact your local chapter for a list of activities in your area.
 

Recognition of MIA Family Members from the Vietnam War (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 01, 2017-December 31, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
HQ USMC MFPC (POW/MIA)
2008 Elliot Road
Quantico,VA
22134

Thank and honor Vietnam War MIA family members. Family members will be sent a letter and two attachments from the respective service causality office asking if they would like to receive their certificate and pin.
 

Recognition of MIA Family Members  (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 01, 2017-December 31, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
JBSA-Randolph
550 C Street West
JBSA-Randolph,TX
78150

Thank and honor Vietnam War MIA family members. Family members will be sent a letter and two attachments from the respective service causality office asking if they would like to receive their certificate and pin.
 

Recognition of MIA Familu Members from the Vietnam War (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 01, 2017-December 31, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
USA Human Resources Command
1600 Spearhead Division Ave
Fort Knox,KY
40122

Thank and honor Vietnam War MIA family members. Family members will be sent a letter and two attachments from the respective service causality office asking if they would like to receive their certificate and pin.
 

Recognition of MIA Family Members from Vietnam War (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 01, 2017-December 31, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Millington, TN
5720 Integrity Drive
Millington,TN
38055

Thank and honor Vietnam War MIA family members. Family members will be sent a letter and two attachments from the respective service causality office asking if they would like to receive their certificate and pin.
 

Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 05, 2017-November 11, 2018
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
American Legion Post 69
1067 N. Morgan Avenue
Andrews,SC
29510

The purpose of "The Vietnam Veteran Welcome Home Event" will be to honor Vietnam Veterans and their families along with honoring the memory of those who made the Supreme Sacrifice and those listed as MIA. Partnering with Andrews Veterans Association (AVA)
 

Various Veterans Events (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 20, 2017-August 31, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
DAV Department of South Dakota
1519 W. 51st St.
Sioux Falls,SD
57105

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Vietnam Era Veteran Ceremonies at Various Masonic Lodges (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 01, 2017-December 31, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Masonic Lodges across Arkansas
2200 Ft. Roots Drive (BLDG 192)
North Little Rock,AR
72114

I travel the State of Arkansas attending small town Masonic Lodges through coordination with the local Lodge Secretary and conduct a Vietnam Era Veteran Ceremony of Remembrance and Appreciation from a Grateful Nation. During the State Grand Lodge I handed out 118 Lapel Pins to Vietnam Veterans and am now traveling the state attending local lodge meetings where smaller ceremonies are conducted with 5-10 veterans both male and female are invited to the ceremonies and have been provided the lapel pin. Anticipate visiting 75 lodges.
 

Camp Perry National Matches (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
July 02, 2017-July 22, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Camp Perry, North Lawrence Drive, Port Clinton, OH, United States
1000 North Lawrence Drive
Port Clinton,OH
43452

Camp Perry National Matches brings together the best rifle and pistol shooters from the Armed Forces and Civilian sector. The matches last about three weeks. Present Arms will have a booth along with such companies as Springfield Arms, Ruger, Beretta, Smith & Wessen etc. We will display the Flag, Posters and give out Lapel pins, 50th support pins and support bumper stickers
 

Memorial Day Recognition Ceremony (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 26, 2017-July 31, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Harker Heights City Hall
305 Millers Crossing
Harker Heights,TX
76548

Recognize Vietnam Veterans giving them a lapel pin and certificate
 

Elks Lodge Luncheon and Pin Presentation (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
July 01, 2017-July 31, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Elks Lodge
500 Jones Ave
Portsmouth,NH
03801

Exact date TBD Elks Lodge luncheon and pin presentation.
 

Poppy Fund Raiser (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 12, 2017-December 31, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Waukesha Expo Center, Northview Road, Waukesha, WI, United States
1000 Northview Road
Waukesha,WI
53188

THIS EVENT RUNS SEVEN TIMES AT THE WAUKESHA EXPO CENTER. APPROX. 400 VENDORS ARE INVITED TO SELL THEIR THE WARES. RICHARD KALASHIAN (VFW POST 5158) MAN'S TABLES TO RAISE MONIES FOR OUR ACTIVE MILITARY MEN / WOMEN AND VETERANS WHO ARE IN NEED.
 

Huntington VA Lapel Pin Presentations (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 01, 2017-December 30, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Huntington Regional Office
640 4th Avenue
Huntington ,WV
25701

Pinning Vietnam Veterans at the VA throughout CY 2017
 

Individual Ceremonies (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 31, 2017-July 31, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
7055 Sea Oats Lane, Indianapolis, IN, United States
7055 Sea Oats Lane
Indianapolis,IN
46250

Individual recognition ceremonies.
 

Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 29, 2017-September 16, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Coos County, OR
217 North Adams
Coquille,OR
97423

Thank and honor those who served during the Vietnam War Period. Educate the community about Vietnam and the sacrifices made by our Veterans. We have several events planned in the near future. We will be having a Family Campout to Celebrate Freedom on 9/8/2017. We will have a table at our Veterans Stand Down on 8/18/2017. We are gathering names for "Ceremonies of Honor" in which we will present lapel pins and some Veterans will tell their story to the community. We are developing movie and reading clubs with our local libraries. We are contracting with American Veterans Traveling Tribute to bring a replica of the Vietnam Wall to Coos County in 9/2018.
 

Honor Flight (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 24, 2017-November 11, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
DCA Reagan Airport
One Aviation Circle
Washington,DC
20001

To recognize, honor and thank the Vietnam veterans who travel to D.C. on an Honor Flight.
 

Honoring Our Vietnam Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 12, 2017-September 28, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Nursing Homes in area towns
3447 303rd Ave
Cresco,IA
52136-9751

To honor and welcome home the Vietnam Veteran's who are in danger of not being recognized before they die. To hopefully bring a bit of peace to them over the bad feelings expressed all those years ago. We will also be looking for the names of Veterans who did not return home so that we can Honor them too.
 

Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
July 01, 2017-July 01, 2018
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Las Cruces, NM, United States
1151 N Roadrunner Pkwy.
Las Cruces,NM
88001

We want to hand out the lapel pins to as many New Mexico Vietnam Veterans that we can. This will also take place on 24 March 2018 at the 8th Annual Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day in Las Cruces, New Mexico, which there will be around 300 to 375 Vietnam Veterans and their Families.
 

we Honor Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 25, 2017-December 31, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Sutter Care at Home
3001 Lava Ridge Court
Roseville,CA
95661

we have a We Honor Veteran Program in hospice. We do a pinning ceremony for all of our veteran patients. Many who are Vietnam Veterans. Partnered with: Sutter Care at Home- San Mateo, Santa Rosa, San Francisco. Concord, Roseville, Sacramento, Alameda, Yuba City
 

Veteran Reunions & Tours (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 01, 2017-November 30, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Discover Prince William & Manassas
10611 Balls Ford Road
Manassas,VA
20109

I am working with the Tourism Department for Prince William County. We have many veteran reunions that come to our county and I have asked to speak at the final banquet to present the commemorative items to Vietnam veterans who are present. There will be several reunions and tours scheduled over the summer and fall months. Reunion planners have already been informed of the opportunities and are scheduling reunions and tours. Supplies will be on hand for each tour.
 

2017-2018 General Membership Meetings (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
July 01, 2017-June 30, 2018
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Killeen Civic & Conference Center
3601 South W.S. Young Drive
Killeen,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 United States will be recognizing 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.
 

Honoring Vietnam Veterans and their Families (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 16, 2017-November 12, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Lapel Pin Presentations
Warrenton Visitor Center
Warrenton,VA
20188

Throughout the year, members of VFW Post 9835, during various events and opportunities, identify Vietnam Veterans and present them, with due ceremony, with the commemorative lapel pins. To date (since 1-1-17) 22 Vietnam Veterans have been recognized (names can be provided) and our supply of pins has been exhausted. Between now and the end of the year, our Post expects to identify more veterans throughout Fauquier County (and elsewhere - I keep pins in my car when I travel for distribution) and we need a resupply of lapel pins. No other support or supplies are necessary. On July 7, the town of Warrenton will host a special salute to Veterans and it is expected than numerous opportunities will arise to present pins to those who have not yet received one.
 

Honoring the Vietnam Veterans of The Charles R. Dorman American Legion Post 131  (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 19, 2017-August 31, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
AM Post 131
1540 Country View Dr
Valley Springs,CA
95252

Honoring the Vietnam Veterans and the families of those veterans with a ceremony thanking them for their service to the Nation. Partnering with: The Charles R. Dorman American Legion Post 131
 

Ongoing Recognition (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 15, 2017-September 15, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Belmont Public Library
Park Place
Belmont,NY
14813

About 7 of our Daughter of the American Revolution group have gotten into the habit of carrying pins with us wherever we go. We do this as we have had many local meetings and have handed out pins at those. We have discovered that many Veterans do not want to attend formal meetings. Our solution which is working extremely well is that our Veterans Committee of five have taken to carrying pins with them all the time. We have had some wonderful encounters with Veterans in quite a number of situations. I am aware of only one who refused a pin. The rest have had big smiles and have been appreciative. We encourage other members to also take a couple of pins. They are hesitant but are starting to get caught up with the idea. Yeah.
 

Honoring the Vietnam Veterans of Three Rivers (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 12, 2017-July 31, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Sue Silliman House Museum
116 South Main Street
Three Rivers,MI
49093

Honoring the Vietnam Veterans and their families with on-the-spot recognitions in Three Rivers.
 

Warrenton First Friday (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
July 07, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Main Street, Warrenton, VA, United States
Main Street
Warrenton,VA
20186

VFW Post 9835 will host the town's July First Friday event - "A Star Spangled First Friday". It will feature representatives from the various Veteran's Service Organizations in the county, the Navy Federal Credit Union, the Virginia Army National Guard, and others. The Post will set up a separate display to highlight the Vietnam War and be manned by Vietnam Veterans. Those in attendance will be able to talk to veterans and obtain their perspective on the conflict. All Vietnam era veterans not in possession of one will be identified and presented with the Congressional Lapel Pin. Other visitors can obtain informational brochures, pins and other items to help recognize the anniversary of the Vietnam War
 

Town Hall/Vietnam Pinning (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 17, 2017-November 11, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Detroit, MI
4646 John R Street
Detroit,MI
48201

Detroit VA Healthcare System will be holding a series of Town Hall/Vietnam Pinning ceremonies. The Town Hall will be informing the veterans and their families to the different benefits available to them and the pinning ceremony will take place at each.
 

Vietnam Recognition (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 16, 2017-November 17, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Veterans Organizations
9772 Catherine Ave
Garden Grove,CA
92841

The California Sons of the American Revolution will be going to various Veterans Organizations in California and presenting veteran pins and family buttons to those who have not received them.
 

2017 Reunion  (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 26, 2017-July 30, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr, Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY, United States
830 Phillips Lane
Louisville,KY
40209

Reunion and to thank and honor Vietnam Veterans who are among members who have not received lapel pins. Documentary screening of Morton Dean's Army Medevac documentary.
 

VA Disability Claim Workshops / 50th Comm Recognition (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 10, 2017-December 31, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
VA Regional Benefits Office
9500 Bay Pines Boulevard
St. Petersburg,FL
33708

We are providing individualized VA benefits assistance beyond normal business hours at Saturday outreach events during CY17. The St. Petersburg VA Regional Office will hold disability claims workshops at various locations in FL, specifically designed to make the claims process more accessible to Veterans. Also, in connection with the commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War, we will thank Vietnam-era Veterans with a commemorative pin, and provide detailed information and assistance or Vietnam Veterans regarding Agent Orange/herbicide related disabilities.
 

Veterans Golf Program (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 11, 2017-November 30, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Burlington Country Club
170 Burrs Road
Mt. Holly,NJ
08060

Honored before event starts in front of Club House with all members present. Partnering with: American Legion Post 120
 

Vietnam War Commemorative Exhibit (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 06, 2017-December 31, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Rapid City Veterans Center and mobile veterans unit
621 6th Street, Suite 101
Rapid City,SD
57701

Traveling exhibit in honor of Vietnam veterans and their fallen comrades on display for viewing by veterans and their families and the public at large.
 

Recognizing Vietnam Veterans  (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
July 02, 2017-August 13, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Emmanuel Baptist Church
901 West 28th Street
Erie,PA
16508

Our Presque Isle Chapter, NSDAR, received a query about honoring the members of Emmanuel Baptist Church who served in the Vietnam War era. We will be giving the veterans both a certificate and a lapel pin.
 

Presque Isle Chapter, NSDAR Recognizes Vietnam Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 26, 2017-September 19, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Erie Maennerchor Club
1607 State Street
Erie,PA
16501

Presque Isle Chapter, NSDAR, will continue to give special certificates designed by NSDAR and the Vietnam lapel pins to service members who were on active duty between November 1955 to May 1975. We have already distributed 116 lapel pins and certificates at three Navy Luncheon events. News of our program is continuing and we want to recognize these men and women who have served our country. We will be doing this ceremony at DAR events in our area.
 

On the Spot Recognition of Vietnam Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 19, 2017-September 01, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
American Legion Greenbelt Post 136
6900 Greenbelt Rd
Greenbelt,MD
20770

Honoring Vietnam veterans with on the spot recognition ceremonies in the Maryland area. Please reach out to the Stephen Couchman for the next opportunity to receive the DoD 50th Anniversary Commemorative Lapel Pin.
 

Special Ceremony Presentation to Deceased Vietnam Veterans' Spouses (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 26, 2017-August 31, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
GSW State Headquaters
26417 120th AVENUE EAST
Graham,WA
98338

Honor Vietnam veterans and spouses of Vietnam Veterans that have died after Vietnam War period/
 

Let Freedom Ring (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 30, 2017-July 07, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Fort Collins VA
2509 Research Blvd
Fort Collins,CO
80526

Celebrate America's independence and the sacrifices Vietnam veterans made to this cause.
 

LTG Aundre Piggee Ceremonies  (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 19, 2017-August 31, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Pentagon
500 Army Pentagon
Washington,DC
20310

During ceremonies e.g. promotions, retirements, etc., LTG Piggee will recognize all Vietnam Veterans. I am requesting 100 lapel pins for LTG Piggee. During ceremonies e.g. promotions, retirements, etc., LTG Piggee will recognize all Vietnam Veterans. I am down to my last 10 lapel pins. ****The lapel pins were hand carried and 100 loose pins were provided (no cases).
 

Vietnam Families Recognition Events (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
July 04, 2017-August 31, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Patsi Restaurant
645 ALWICK AVE
WEST ISLIP,NY
11795

Using a series of occasions and ceremonies, we will recognize deceased Vietnam veterans' surviving spouses IAW the Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Commemoration certificate of honor program.
 

On The Spot Recognition in Iowa (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 30, 2017-August 31, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
NSDAR Jean Marie Cardinell Chapter
628 East Grand Avenue
Des Moines,IA
50309

The NSDAR Jean Marie Cardinell Chapter will be honoring Vietnam veterans and their families during impromptu recognitions in the Des Moines area. Please contact the POC for more information on opportunities in your area
 

Thornberry LPGA Classic (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
July 03, 2017-July 09, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Oneida, Wisconsin
PO Box 365, 134 Riverdale Drive
Oneida,WI
54155

Hole #16 is considered the Military/ Veterans Pavilion and Honored Color Guard, Lounge and refreshments/drinks.
 

Constituent Pinning (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 26, 2017-July 31, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
95 Dunn Drive, Stafford, VA, United States
95 Dunn Drive
Stafford,VA
22556

To give the Vietnam Lapel Pin to constituents in our district that have served in this war.
 

NRSW Dining Services Honor Vietnam Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
July 04, 2017-December 31, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Galleys at 11 NRSW locations (San Diego)
937 N. Harbor Drive, Box 53
San Diego,CA
92132

The Navy Region Southwest Dining Services, would like to support and honor Vietnam Veterans in recognition of the 50th Year Commemoration. All 11 galleys throughout NRSW will open their doors to our Vietnam Veterans throughout the year to host our service members for a FREE meal. The pins will be presented to participating Vietnam veterans throughout the year by our Galley leadership.
 

Constituent Presentation (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
July 04, 2017-July 31, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Virginia's 1st District Office
95 Dunn Drive Suite 201
Stafford,VA
22556

To thank and honor Vietnam veterans from Virginia's 1st Congressional District.
 

Vietnam Veterans Thank You (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
July 07, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Miami Valley Military History Museum
120 Ohio Avenue
Dayton,OH
45428

We have a supply of all materials except the new "Surviving Spouse" lapel pins; this order is for those pins only.
 

Hawaii Kai Lions' Club Holiday Parade (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 26, 2016-November 26, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Hawaii Kai
Lunalilo Home Road
Honolulu,HI
96825

Decorations, walkers in OD scrubs, lots of salutes and applause.
 

On the Spot Recogniton of AMVETS Post Visitors (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
July 01, 2017-August 31, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
AMVETS POST 7
26 APPLES CHURCH RD
THURMONT,MD
21788

AMVETS POST 7 participates in local patriotic ceremonies and activities where we conduct on the spot recognition of Vietnam War veterans. We also conduct on the spot recognition of Vietnam War veterans that visit our headquarters. Please Stop by AMVETS Post 7 for receive your DoD 50th Anniversary Commemorative Lapel Pin and thank you for your service!
 

Pinning Events (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
July 01, 2017-December 31, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Veterans Benefits Administration, Louisville Regional Benefit Office
321 West Main Street, Suite 390
Louisville,KY
40202

Lapel pins needed for various upcoming events.
 

Vietnam War Commemorative Museum Exhibit (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 23, 2017-October 01, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
1881 Custer County Courthouse Museum
411 Mt. Rushmore Rd
Custer,SD
57730

A Vietnam War commemorative display has been set up in the 1881 Custer County Courthouse Museum. Between 6500-7000 individuals will visit the museum and view the display. The U.S., POW/MIA, Vietnam War Commemoration, and Harney Peak DAR Chapter flags are part of the display. Posters entitled "Riverine Operation in the Vietnam War", "Statistics Fact Sheet: The United States Road to War in Vietnam", and the "Vietnam War Commemoration Map". Additionally, executive proclamations by President Obama, Governor Dennis Daugaard of South Dakota, and then Mayor Jared Carson of Custer, South Dakota. Brochures and pins are available for visitors to take and are replenished weekly.
 

Various upcoming events (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 26, 2017-August 31, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Vet to Vet TN
4812 Asheville
Knoxville,TN
37914

V2VT regular VWC events Partnering with: Knoxville Regional Veterans Mental Council
 

Vietnam Pin presentations (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 30, 2017-December 31, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
many local American legion and VFW events as well as Congressional stand downs
many
Los Angeles,CA
90049

We conduct 4-6 pin presentation ceremonies a month in conjunction with any organization that has Vietnam Veterans that should be recognized. it includes reading the proclamation, press release and then a welcome home and thank you followed by personally presenting the pin to each veteran, shaking their hand and saying thank you
 

Surfing During the Vietnam War and the Healing Power of Wave Riding. (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 01, 2017-February 28, 2018
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
California Surf Museum, Pier View Way, Oceanside, CA, United States
312 Pier View Way
Oceanside,CA
92054

The Museum has an exhibit on surfing during the Vietnam War and the Healing Power of wave riding.
 

Honoring the Vietnam Veterans of Chambersburg (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
July 01, 2017-July 31, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
VVA Post 41
Route 11 South
Chambersburg,PA
17202

A Ceremony was held as the Chambersburg VVA Post on May 5th. Since that event, word has spread about the 50th Anniversary Commemoration and the Franklin County Chapter NSDAR will continue to honor those veterans who have not yet received a presentation. Please contact the event POC above to receive your Commemorative Certificate and DoD 50th Anniversary Commemorative Lapel Pin.
 

ongoing Summer 2017 presentations (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 27, 2017-September 01, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
DAR chapter
183 Chesterfield Hollow Road
Lyndonville,VT
05851

provide additional buttons and bumper stickers for family members of those who have previously received their lapel pins and other recognition
 

Lapel Pins Presentation at Museum, VA Clincs & Hospitals (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
July 04, 2017-December 07, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Museum of Military History
1555 Simi Town Center Way #220
Simi Valley,CA
93065

I travel to VA Clinics and Hospitals and pin Vietnam Veterans as they await their appointments...sometimes 3 to 7, and other times as many as 28. Can you get a letter of Proclamation signed by President Trump as soon as possible. Veterans do not want the Obama signed letter. Also, we have walk-ins at the Museum of Military History so those are usually done one-on-one, or as a group of up to 40 or 50 at one of our events. We also have July 4th, POW-MIA Day, Veterans Day, and Pearl Harbor Commemoration Day coming up. The visitors at the Museum usually offer, "My Grampa/Dad/Brother/Husband served in WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, etc. Now, I something to offer families of Vietnam Vets. So, thank you for that!
 

Traveling Vietnam Wall (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
July 06, 2017-July 10, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Almont School grounds
401 Church St
Almont,MI
48003

This event is meant to bring awareness to and honor Vietnam Veterans and their families. Also to bring an historic monument to those people who cannot make the trip to Washington D.C. All numbers are approximate as we have no idea how many people will visit the Wall. We will have a special tent for pinning Vietnam Veterans as they visit the Wall. We have 400 lapel pins, 200 pin brochures and Presidential Proclamations available for the event plus buttons, bumper stickers and decals. Co-hosted by National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Nipissing Chapter and John Crawford NSDAR.
 

Vietnam Veteran Meeting (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
July 07, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Welcome Inn
118 10th Avenue
Milan,IL
61264

To meet with and thank a group of Vietnam Veterans and provide them the recognition and "welcome home" they did not receive in the past.
 

Vietnam 50th Commemoration (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
July 07, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
n/a
817 Woodburn Rd.
Raleigh,NC
27605

Thank and Honor Vietnam Veterans
 

Memorial Day Observance (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 29, 2017-July 28, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Riverside Cemetery
400 South Elm Street
Anamosa,IA
52205

We have had an overwhelming response to our Vietnam veterans recognition and it won't stop! It seems that every time we deliver a lapel pin and certificate of appreciation to someone who was unable to attend the Memorial Day Observance, they suggest another veteran who deserves a pin and certificate and we can't refuse.
 

Campbell County Welcome Home (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
July 07, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Campbell County Veterans Service Office
705 E Central Ave
La Follette,TN
37766

Met objectives 1, 2, 3. Event success.
 

First Baptist Church of New Tazewell, TN (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
July 07, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
First Baptist Church of New Tazewell, TN
814 Buchanan Rd
Tazewell,TN
37914

Met objectives 1, 2, 3. Event success.
 

Welcome Home (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
July 01, 2017-August 31, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
VA Knoxville Outpatient Clinic Mental Healh
8033 Ray Mears Blvd
Knoxville,TN
37914

Meet objectives 1 & 2. 40 Vietnam VWC recipients; 26 Army, 4 Marines and 10 Air Force. Ten Spouse Certificates of Honor presented. No photos taken.
 

One-on-one Ceremonies 1 July 2017 through 31 August 2017 (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
July 01, 2017-August 31, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Airborne & Special Operations Museum Foundation
100 Bragg Blvd
Fayetteville,NC
28301

The museum provides AD HOC on call for every Vietnam Veteran visitor identified at the information desk, when they sign into the museum.
 

Individual Pinning  (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 01, 2017-August 10, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
201 Mineral Ave
201 Mineral Ave
Mineral,VA
23117

The Commanders of VFW Post 8947 and American Legion 116 present pins to Vietnam Era Veterans whenever and wherever the opportunity presents itself. We do this to thank them and to spread the word about the Commemoration Program.
 

Saint Peter and Paul Episcopal Church Welcome Home (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
July 02, 2017-July 30, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Saint Peter and Paul Episcopal Church
1795 Johnson Ferry Rd
Marietta,GA
30062

Earl Schliesman, Vietnam veteran and church lay leader, is a V2VT VWC presenter. Meet objectives 1 & 2. Church members thankful for the event and recipients humbled and honored. No photos.
 

Reaching out to our Community  (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 02, 2017-September 06, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
vva 989
Box 20921
Reno,NV
89515

We have been reaching out at local event shows, specifically gun shows and car shows with an outreach table and identifying Vietnam Veterans, telling them about the Commemorative pin and welcoming them home. Our members also carry pins so they can give pins to Vietnam Veterans that they meet in group sessions, restaurants, airports etc. We have found that Vietnam Veterans may not want to come to an event to honor them, so we go where the veterans are.
 

Vietnam Veterans Recognition (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 01, 2017-September 11, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
The Miami Valley Military History Museum
120 ohio avenue
Dayton,OH
45428

isitors arc asked by Docents and through signage to identify themselves as having served between 1955 and 1975, and we approach visitors who display obvious signs of being a Vietnam Veteran e.g. hats, vests, insignia etc. When identified, Veterans and/or their spouses are presented a lapel pin and certificate and are offered the other VW50th commemorative materials.
 

Individual Presentations (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
July 01, 2017-October 31, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Marie Vayer
5615 Reardon Lane
Dale City,VA
22193

None of these were presented at an "official event" but these were individual presentations, family of our chapter members, friends, neighbors, coworkers, committee members etc.
 

Honoring our Vietnam Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 01, 2017-December 31, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Aldine High School
11101 Airline Drive
Houston,TX
77037

Honoring the Vietnam War veterans of Houston, Texas with impromptu ceremonies and one-on-one recognition initiatives. Please contact the about 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.
 

The Wall That Heals  (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
July 06, 2017-July 09, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Hide Map Floyd Henson Junior High School
609 N. Stanford Rd
Flora,IL
62839

ANNOUNCING "THE WALL THAT HEALS" SCHEDULE OF EVENTS in Clay County, Illinois, at the Floyd Henson Junior High School in Flora. The Wall is open 24 hours to visitors. ** Everyone is invited to attend these events...please bring your own lawn chairs ** ** Thursday, July 6, 2017 ** - 7:00 PM Welcome Ceremony ** Friday, July 7, 2017 ** - 7:00 PM Community Band Concert ** Saturday, July 8, 2017 ** - 10:00 AM Missing Man Table Ceremony by Rolling Thunder, Illinois 3 - 7:00 PM Quilts Of Valor Award Ceremony - Dusk - 11:00 PM Candlelight Vigil (No formal ceremony—arrive at any time.) ** Sunday, July 9, 2017 ** - 1:30 PM Closing Ceremony Honor the more than 58,000 who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Vietnam War and experience the healing power of The Vietnam Veterans Memorial when The Wall That Heals, a half-scale replica of the memorial in Washington, D.C., visits Flora, Illinois, during Summer 2017. Accompanying the wall replica is a mobile Education Center that displays the photos of service members whose names are found on The Wall, along with letters and memorabilia left at The Wall in D.C. Open to the public 24-hours per day, Thursday-Sunday, July 6-9, on the grounds of Floyd Henson Junior High School, 609 N. Stanford Rd. (U.S. Route 50 & North Stanford Rd. near Clay County Hospital.)
 

June / July Community Activities (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 01, 2017-July 31, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Several Locations
Several Locations
Hohenwald,TN
38462

honoring veterans
 

2017 Individual VVLPs (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 10, 2017-December 20, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Vietnam War Commemoration Office
241 18th St S
Arlington,VA
22202

Honor Vietnam vets
 

 
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