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Ohio veterans will be inducted into the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame in an upcoming virtual ceremony. Read More of Area veterans to be honored at Ohio Veterans HOF virtual induction Nov. 5

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Washington, DC; June 12, 2014 - Today, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) was presented with a commemorative flag and certificate by representatives of the U.S. Vietnam War Commemoration for joining... Read More of Senator Sherrod Brown Joins U.S. Vietnam War Commemoration as Commemorative Partner

Columbus, Georgia; March 14, 2014 - The National Infantry Museum will salute Vietnam veterans March 20-23, as part of the nation’s ongoing 50th anniversary commemoration of the Vietnam War. Read More of National Infantry Museum Releases Schedule of Events for Vietnam Commemoration

Johnston, Iowa; March 10, 2014 - The 59th Officer Candidate School class of the 185th Regimental Training Institute, Iowa Army National Guard, held its annual OCS Regimental Ball March 1, 2014, in... Read More of Iowa OCS Class Members Honor Vietnam Vets

Washington, DC; March 4, 2014 - Fred Smith served two tours in Vietnam with the Marine Corps, earning the Silver Star, Bronze Star and two Purple Heart medals. During his wartime service, Smith... Read More of Vietnam Experience Inspires Vet to Create Delivery Company

Point Lookout, Missouri; December 11, 2013 - College of the Ozarks hosted former POW of Vietnam War retired Colonel Lee Ellis for a "teach-in" December 11, 2013, at 7 p.m., in Jones Auditorium. Read More of College of the Ozarks Hosts Former POW

Washington, DC; December 11, 2013 - The Department of Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced today that the remains of three servicemen, missing from the Vietnam War, have been... Read More of Airman Missing From Vietnam War Identified

Twentynine Palms, California; November 6, 2013 - The Combat Center’s commissary honored Vietnam veterans during a flag unveiling ceremony for the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam war Wednesday. Read More of Veterans Honored During Ceremony

La Plata, Maryland; November 6, 2013 - The 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War will be remembered at the College of Southern Maryland this academic year with discussions, readings and special... Read More of College of Southern Maryland Commemorates Vietnam War 50th Anniversary with Yearlong Program

Dobbins Heights, North Carolina; November 14, 2013 - The Rev. Thurman R. Davis, of Dobbins Heights, knows the cost of war and the honor that comes from answering the call of his country. He was... Read More of Dobbins Heights Pays Tribute to Veterans

The Secretary of Defense has named The Honorable Chuck Hagel to serve as the Chairman of the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration Advisory Committee. The beginning of the... Read More of Senator Chuck Hagel to Lead Vietnam War Anniversary Advisory Committee

Arlington, Virginia; September 5, 2012 - To further honor the sacrifice of the 2,504 members of the U.S. armed forces missing in action from the Vietnam War memorialized at the Honolulu Memorial... Read More of Vietnam Pavilions at the Honolulu Memorial to be Dedicated November 11

Washington, DC; August 29, 2012 - Two former military advisors who served with Vietnamese units during the Vietnam War spoke about their experiences in the Pentagon yesterday and shared their... Read More of Military Advisors Reflect on Vietnam War Experiences

Indianapolis, Indiana; August 29, 2012 - As part of the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War, The American Legion honored veterans of that war today during the organization’s... Read More of American Legion Distributes Thousands of Presidential Proclamations

Washington, DC; August 13, 2012 - Vietnam War veterans from Pittsfield, Mass. traveled to Washington, DC on a 24 hour "Tour of Duty" trip (leaving midnight on Friday and returning by midnight on... Read More of Vietnam War Veterans Tour of Duty to D.C.

Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico; June 25, 2012 - The 27th Special Operations Wing held an aircraft retirement ceremony on the flightline at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., June 22. Col. Buck Elton... Read More of Talon Makes Final Flight to Cannon

Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas; June 12, 2012 - Twenty-two years ago, Air Force Academy cadet Amy Santmyer, now Lt. Col. Amy Young, decided she would wear an MIA bracelet honoring Lt. Col. Charles... Read More of MIA Bracelet Connects Airmen Across Decades

Arlington, Virginia; June 22, 2012 - Lt. Gen. Claude M. "Mick" Kicklighter, Director of the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration 50th Anniversary presents a certificate of service to...​ Read More of American Gold Star Mothers Annual Convention

Dunmore, Pennsylvania; June 17, 2012 - Forty-six years after Dunmore native 2nd Lt. Carol Ann Drazba died while helping wounded soldiers to good health in Vietnam, her community honored her life... Read More of Memorial to Fallen Vietnam War Hero and Dunmore Resident Dedicated

Cleveland, Ohio; June 13, 2012 - A somber crowd gathered in front of the traveling Vietnam War Memorial Wall in Voinovich Park for a wreath-laying ceremony during Marine Week Cleveland June 12, 2012. Read More of Marines Remember Fallen from Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan

Hanoi, Vietnam; June 4, 2012 - The past, present and future came together here today during a meeting between Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta and Vietnamese Defense Minister Gen. Phuong Quang Thanh.​ Read More of Past, Present, Future Come Together in Hanoi Meeting

As we observe the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War, we reflect with solemn reverence upon the valor of a generation that served with honor. We pay tribute to the more than 3 million servicemen... Download Document of Presidential Proclamation -- Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War

Washington, DC; May 25, 2012 - This Memorial Day, we honor the men and women who have defended our nation, and mark the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. On Memorial Day, President Obama and... Read More of Memorial Day and Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War

Washington, DC; May 25, 2012 - Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta will host the President at a ceremony on Monday, May 28, 2012, at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on the National Mall in Washington..​ Download Document of DoD to Host Vietnam War Commemoration Ceremony at Vietnam Veterans Memorial

WHEREAS, The Vietnam War resulted in a very difficult and tumultuous time for our country and many returning service members did not receive the honorable "welcome home" and respect they richly... Download Document of The American Legion Supports DoD Vietnam War Commemoration

Washington, DC; May 17, 2012 - Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta today lauded a war hero whose gallantry earned the Medal of Honor and whose life exemplified the 20th century. Panetta spoke at the...​ Read More of Panetta Praises Posthumous Medal of Honor Recipient

Washington, DC; May 13, 2012 - The names of ten American servicemen will be engraved on the black granite walls of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial over the next week, and the status designations will...​ Read More of 10 New Name Additions to Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Washington, DC; April 27, 2012 - The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office announced today that the remains of a U.S. serviceman, missing in action from the Vietnam War, have been... Download Document of Soldier Missing from Vietnam War Identified

Washington, DC; April 16, 2012 - On May 16, President Barack Obama will award Specialist Leslie H. Sabo, Jr., U.S. Army, the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry. Specialist Sabo will receive... Read More of President Obama to Award Medal of Honor

In early November, HISTORY will premiere Vietnam in HD, a documentary presented in full HD color. Similar in style to HISTORY’s Emmy Award winning WWII in HD, this miniseries will bring never before..​ Read More of HISTORY® and VVMF Call for Photos Campaign

Fort Knox, Kentucky; August 12, 2011 - The U.S. Army, in conjunction with Stewart-Haas Racing in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and Don Schumacher Racing in the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series... Read More of Faces of Vietnam Veterans to Grace Army NASCAR, NHRA Cars

The 2011 Defense Authorization Bill authorized the establishment of the Department of Defense 60th Anniversary of the Korean War Commemoration Committee, (DoD 60th AKWCC). Download Document of DoD 60th Anniversary of the Korean War Commemoration Committee

Texas Tech's Vietnam Center and Archive will host the Seventh Triennial Vietnam Symposium March 10-12 at the Overton Hotel and Conference Center. Read More of Texas Tech University Vietnam Center Hosts Triennial Symposium

The Department of Defense announced today its program to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. Download Document of DoD Announces Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Commemoration Program