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Yahoo
02-04-2025
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Vietnam Veterans honored during recognition event
ENDICOTT, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – Dozens of Vietnam Veterans were honored in Endicott on Friday to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of the war. 2025 is the last year of the country's Vietnam War Commemoration, which was launched by President Obama in 2012 to thank Vietnam vets and their families for their sacrifice. To celebrate Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day, The Broome County Vet Center honored local veterans with commemorative lapel pins and proclamations. Broome County Executive Jason Garnar was the keynote speaker, and touted several county projects aimed at supporting veterans, including the development of ten new tiny homes, the Veteran's Resource Center, and the veteran mortgage tax. 'Far too many veterans returned to a nation that seemed indifferent to their sacrifices. They were left to navigate a very difficult path on their own. But that is changing, as a nation, and as a community right here in Broome County. We have learned from those mistakes,' said Garnar. The event was held at the American Legion Post 82 in Endicott. Every veteran in attendance was called forward by their rank, name, branch of service, and the time that they served. Local support groups advocate for child abuse awareness BLAST presents 'The Cottage' Vietnam Veterans honored during recognition event UHS opens new physical therapy and rehab center 'Dignity Not Detention' would cut New York's ties to federal detention contracts Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-03-2025
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Vietnam War veterans honored with 50th anniversary pin
ARLINGTON, Va. (DC News Now) — DC News Now joins the nation in honoring millions of Vietnam War veterans on the 50th anniversary of the end of the war — and National Vietnam War Veterans Day. A national commemoration group is asking for the public's help to recognize these veterans and ensure they receive the gratitude they deserve. The group is looking for Vietnam veterans across the country to receive Vietnam veteran lapel pins as a memento of the Nation's thanks for their service and their sacrifice. 'When I got home, other than my wife and my family, there was nobody there,' said Vietnam veteran William Tines. Army veteran hopes to help others with a new career on the golf course More than 50 years ago, the Vietnam War was surrounded by controversy. The war broke out in 1955 between communist-backed North Vietnam and U.S.-backed South Vietnam. 'We still had this idea that we wanted to stop the spread of communism in Southeast Asia so we took over the mission,' said United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration Branch Chief Mark Franklin. The U.S. sent hundreds of thousands of troops, but after mounting casualties and widespread protests back home, the U.S. withdrew from the war and Saigon fell to North Vietnam in 1975. 'We just felt kind of like the black sheep of the family when we got out of the Vietnam War,' said Tines. 'It wasn't popular by no means.' It took decades for the U.S. to formally recognize these men and women. Canada updates guidance for residents traveling to United States Now, the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration — enacted by Congress in 2012– seeks to make things right. 'They answered their nation's call,' said United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration Director Major General Ed Chrystal Jr. 'They returned. They expected to be — if not a parade, at least welcomed back, and that didn't happen. The community back then — the state — the country was in turmoil. Could not separate the war from the warrior. Now, what we try to do is right that wrong.' Today, the Commemoration is honoring 7 million Vietnam veterans and 10 million families of all who served with a Vietnam veteran lapel pin. Organizers are urging the entire nation to take a moment to thank a Vietnam veteran. 'At least they're acknowledging what we did, and I appreciate it,' said Tines. Watch DC News Now's Vietnam War 50th anniversary special airing Saturday at 10 a.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
17-03-2025
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Army & Air Force Exchange Service Brings Military Community Together to Honor Vietnam War Heroes
DALLAS, March 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As a 50th Anniversary Vietnam War Commemorative Partner, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service will host pinning ceremonies for the final time at PXs and BXs around the world to honor and recognize Vietnam War-era Veterans. The Commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War was authorized by Congress, established under the secretary of defense and launched in 2012 to thank and honor Vietnam Veterans and their families through Veterans Day 2025. Veterans who served on active duty from Nov. 1, 1955, to May 15, 1975, are eligible to receive a commemorative lapel pin inscribed with "A Grateful Nation Thanks and Honors You." Local ceremonies will be held at PXs and BXs on or near March 29, National Vietnam Veterans Day. "Team Exchange is truly honored to once again celebrate the selfless service of Vietnam War-era Veterans who served with distinction," said Exchange Director/CEO Tom Shull, a Vietnam-era Army Veteran. "It is a privilege to join a thankful nation as we show our deepest appreciation and support for these heroes." To find a ceremony, Veterans are encouraged to visit the Exchange's community Hub at or their local Exchange's social media pages. Veterans who typically do not have access to installations should contact their local Exchange for information on attending a ceremony. The Exchange has been a Commemorative Partner with the Vietnam War Commemoration since 2013, planning and conducting more than 400 events and activities recognizing the service, valor and sacrifice of Vietnam Veterans and their families. Since 1895, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service (Exchange) has gone where Soldiers, Airmen, Guardians and their families go to improve the quality of their lives by providing valued goods and services at exclusive military pricing. The Exchange is the 52nd-largest retailer in the United States. 100% of Exchange earnings support military communities. In the last 10 years, the Exchange benefit has provided $15 billion in value to the military community, including through contributions to critical military Quality-of-Life programs. The Exchange is a non-appropriated fund entity of the Department of Defense and is directed by a Board of Directors. The Exchange is a 50th Anniversary Vietnam War Commemorative Partner, planning and conducting events and activities that recognize the service, valor and sacrifice of Vietnam Veterans and their families in conjunction with the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration. To find out more about the Exchange history and mission or to view recent press releases please visit our website at or follow us on X at Media Notes: For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Teonja Tatum at 214-312-6514 or tatumte@ Follow the Exchange: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: @shopmyexchange View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Army & Air Force Exchange Service
Yahoo
02-03-2025
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Burkburnett Knights of Columbus host Vietnam Commemoration
BURKBURNETT (KFDX/KJTL)— Though Vietnam Veterans Day is on March 29, it's never too early or too late to remember their sacrifices for the country. To honor many Vietnam Veterans who weren't given the warmest welcome when they returned home from the war, the Vietnam Commemoration Program has been responsible for ceremonies held around the country. For Saturday's ceremony, Diana Mason with the Department of Defense visited the Saint Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church in Burkburnett to honor veterans across all military branches who served in Vietnam. As a long-time partner of the program, Mason continues to take pride in recognizing fellow veterans. 'I still have the same excitement for the program as I did when I first started,' Mason said. 'And welcoming home the Vietnam era veteran did not happen like it should have happened, and it's about time we welcomed them home.' The Vietnam War Commemoration program began in 2012 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. Since then, the program has played a part in honoring well over 1 million veterans nationwide. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
