The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is honoring Vietnam veterans with a free commemorative pin on March 29 – National Vietnam War Veterans Day.
AAFES and the United States of America Vietnam Veteran War Commemoration have teamed up to provide a Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin to everyone who served on active duty from Nov. 1, 1955, to May 15, 1975. The pins will be presented during ceremonies that will be held at many installations across the country. Those who do not have installation access should contact their local Exchanges or the installation’s visitor center to learn how they can gain access to a ceremony.
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The United States of America Vietnam Veteran War Commemoration is a Department of Defense program that commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. It was launched by then President Barack Obama in 2012.
Veterans who can’t make it to an Exchange on March 29 can visit the official Vietnam commemoration site to find an event or commemorative partner in their area. If you still need assistance in locating an opportunity to receive one of the pins, you can call 877-387-9951 or email whs.vnwar50th@mail.mil.
And, Vietnam vets can also get a free meal on March 29.