WASHINGTON -- The Vietnam War Anniversary Commemoration, authorized by the Secretary of Defense, is offering Vietnam Veteran lapel pins to living U.S. military veterans who served during the Vietnam War
The Commemoration is providing Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pins to Commemorative Partners for dignified public presentations to living U.S. military veterans who served during the Vietnam War period as a lasting memento of the nation's thanks.
Living United States veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces at any time during the period of November 1, 1955 to May 15, 1975, regardless of location, are eligible to receive one lapel pin.
Official-Fact-Sheet-Vietnam-Veteran-Lapel-Pin.pdf
Official-Fact-Sheet-Certificate-of-Honor.pdf
In order to receive a lapel pin, please follow the steps below:
1. Locate upcoming commemorative events by visiting http://www.vietnamwar50th.com/events/. Enter your zip code to locate the nearest events. The blue pins represent future events. Click on a pin for event details, including contact information. If there are no blue pins in your area, check back frequently, as new events are added every week!
2. Another option to receive a lapel pin is visiting the Commemorative Partner Map at http://www.vietnamwar50th.com/partners/partner_map/. Please contact a partner in your area to find out when the next event will be or if they have lapel pins on hand to present to you.
3. Veterans who still need help finding a commemorative event can email whs.vnwar50th_CPP_EVENTS@mail.mil<mailto:whs.vnwar50th_cpp_events@mail.mil?subject=veteran%20needs%20help%20finding%20an%20event>. Please include the city and state of where you are located.
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