Vietnam era Veteran

As Vietnam War Veterans Day approaches March 29, an era Medal of Honor recipient said Veterans should participate in events. Barney Barnum is a retired Marine Corps colonel who served two tours in Vietnam. He said Vietnam War Veterans Day is an opportunity for Vietnam Veterans to show pride in their service. He also said the day is a chance for the public to thank Vietnam Veterans.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Ed Holmes, who served as a steam mechanic on a nuclear submarine during the Vietnam War.

National Vietnam War Veterans Day is March 29. Veterans can stay connected and participate in the following virtual events.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Kenneth Bottoms, who served as an engineer upgrading aircraft and missiles.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Barton “Buddy” Kessler, who served as personnelman third class processing troops headed to Vietnam.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Charles Bud Bellew, who served for 20 years as a preventive medicine specialist.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Raymond Miller, who has devoted his life to helping fellow Veterans transition from military to civilian life.

National Vietnam War Veterans Day is March 29. Organizers canceled or postponed many events to slow the spread of COVID-19 through social distancing. Veterans are encouraged to stay connected and participate in virtual events.

While Army Veteran Karl Baylor was waiting for a heart transplant, he sang every day to lift the spirits of other Veterans…and VA staff…at the VA medical center. His nurse: “The most beautiful gift.”