PBS’ National Memorial Day Concert, America’s national night of remembrance, returns for a live presentation this Sunday hosted by Tony award-winner Joe Mantegna and Emmy award-winner Gary Sinise, acclaimed actors dedicated to Veterans’ causes and supporting U.S. troops in active service.
The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration will host “Welcome Home! A Nation Honors our Vietnam Veterans and their Families,” on the National Mall in Washington, DC, May 11-13.
Today continues America’s 13-year long commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War to ensure that every Veteran and family impacted by the war receives our gratitude for their sacrifice.
On this National Vietnam War Veterans Day, VBA discusses the compensation and benefits available to Vietnam War Veterans.
What too often goes unsaid during conversations and commemorations about the Vietnam War is recognition of the women who served during that time.
VA joins thousands of communities throughout America to thank and honor Vietnam Veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice.
National Vietnam War Veterans Day is just over two months away, and any organization who wants a simple, free way to make the day more meaningful for Vietnam Veterans can become the Vietnam War Commemoration’s “commemorative partners.”
The Vietnam War was the nation’s longest and costliest conflict of the Cold War. Over 8.7 million Americans served in the Armed Forces during the Vietnam era from 1964 to 1973 (1). More than 3.4 million deployed to Southeast Asia (1) and approximately 2.7 million of those served in the Republic of Vietnam (2). On this Memorial Day 2021, VA honors their service and recommits itself to supporting all Veterans of the Vietnam era, their families and their caregivers.
Army Veteran Eddie Pina received awards for service in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He was presented with ten medals for combat and distinguished service from Senator John Thune.
Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough and Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III honored Vietnam War Veterans during a ceremony at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., March 29, 2021.
During his inaugural address in 1961, President John F. Kennedy [...]
National Vietnam War Veterans Day is March 29. Veterans can stay connected and participate in the following virtual events.
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