Vietnam Veterans and Commemorative Partners -- ALERT!Front of the Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin

Please be aware that Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pins from The USA Vietnam War Commemoration are a small token from a grateful Nation to you.
You may encounter organizations or individuals who want to sell you a pin. Please contact us if that happens. Just know that The Commemoration can assist you in obtaining a lapel pin. You don’t have to buy it. You can reach us at whs.vnwar50th@mail.mil or phone 877-387-9951. Thank you
for your help to ensure all Vietnam veterans know that these lasting mementos are yours with no charge or strings attached...from a grateful Nation.

 


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The Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin

Many Vietnam veterans were pinned with a Vietnam veteran lapel pin during ceremonies held worldwide on March 29, 2019.

On March 30, 2019 Puerto Rico held a ceremony to honor Vietnam Veterans and their families

Members of Coast Guard Sector San Juan and Coast Guard Cutter Heriberto Hernandez (WPC-1114) joined the Vietnam Veterans of America Puerto Rico State Council at the Puerto Rico Capitol Building to thank and honor Vietnam veterans and families. Read More

Wreath at the apex of The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall

The Department of Defense (DoD) and the Veterans Administration (VA) conducted a joint wreath-laying ceremony at the apex of The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall on National Vietnam War Veterans Day, March 29, 2019.

Vietnam veterans at The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall

Acting Principal Deputy Assistant to the U.S. Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs, Kim Joiner, pins Vietnam veterans in a Department of Defense and Veterans Administration joint wreath-laying ceremony at the apex of The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.

U.S. Coast Guard Rear Adminral Melissa Bert pins a Vietnam veteran

U.S. Coast Guard Rear Admiral Melissa Bert pins a Vietnam veteran In a joint event with members of The United States Coast Guard and The United States Navy on National Vietnam War Veterans Day, 2019. Read More

Representatives from the state of Maine presented lapel pins and certificates.

David A. Richmond, Director, Bureau of Veterans Services, in Maine, presents a certificate as part of the state's observance of National Vietnam War Veterans Day on March 29, 2019. Read More

Keyport U.S. Naval Undersea Museum Hosts National Vietnam War Veterans Day Commemoration

Congressman Derek Kilmer, Washington's 6th congressional district, presents a lapel pin to Vietnam War veteran retired Senior Chief Sonarman Alvin Hall during a National Vietnam War Veterans Day commemoration at the Naval Undersea Museum-Keyport.

South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster addresses the crowd on National Vietnam War Veterans Day

South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster addressed the crowd at the state house assembled to recognize Vietnam veterans and their families in observance of National Vietnam War Veterans Day.

Vietnam War Veterans Honored at Navy Exchange

Vietnam War veteran Jose Padron poses for a photograph at an event recognizing veterans service held at the Pearl Harbor Navy Exchange on March 29, 2019.

A Vietnam Veteran Gets Pinned in Florida

Col. Joe Ramos (RET) of the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration (VWC), pins a Vietnam veteran in Punta Gorda, Florida. The event was held by Alpha Company Vietnam Brotherhood in Sarasota, a Commemorative Partner.

NAVSTA Rota personnel conducted a Commemorative tribute

Naval Station Rota in Spain honored Vietnam veterans in ceremonial fashion on the second anniversary of The National Vietnam War Veterans Day on March 29.

Vietnam veterans honored at the Tower Barracks Main Exchange on National Vietnam War Veterans Day

The Tower Barracks Main Exchange in Southeast Germany honored the service of Vietnam veterans in a pinning ceremony on National Vietnam War Veterans Day.

Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Commemorates Vietnam Veterans with Pinning Ceremony

On March 29 Stephanie Abdul, marketing manager for the Pearl Harbor Navy Exchange, presents Tim Guard, a Navy veteran and Bronze Star recipient, with a Vietnam veteran lapel pin during a proclamation ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Hawaii.

Lapel pins awarded to former POW, Ron Ridgeway, and Medal of Honor recipient, Clarence Sasser.

On April 6, 2019 Honor Flight Houston, a Commemorative Partner, presented Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pins to PFC Marine Ronald L. Ridgeway, former POW (left), and Army Specialist 5, Clarence Sasser, a Medal of Honor recipient (right).

Vietnam veterans, Gold Star Daughters and a Surviving Spouse are presented pins

Nine Vietnam veterans and three family members, including two Gold Star Daughters were honored in the Department of Defense and Veterans Administration joint wreath-laying ceremony at The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C. on March 29th.

Secretary of Veterans Affairs for Massachusetts, Francisco Urena, poses with veterans

Secretary of Veterans Affairs for Massachusetts, Francisco Urena, along with veterans, presents an architectural rendering of the new state Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Fall River.

Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek - Fort Story observed National Vietnam War Veterans Day.

Retired Navy Capt. Eddie Lee Duckworth, a Vietnam War veteran, speaks to guests during a ceremony honoring Vietnam veterans held on Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek - Fort Story, Virginia.

The Transportation Security Administration in Jacksonville Florida Airport observed National Vietnam

The Transportation Security Administration in Jacksonville Florida Airport observed National Vietnam War Veterans Day on March 29, 2019.

Pinning ceremony by the Marine Corps League Detachment 1267, a Commemorative Partner

On April 9, the Marine Corps League Detachment 1267, a Commemorative Partner, honored Vietnam veterans and surviving spouses at Buffalo Crossing Assisted Living Facility in The Villages, Florida.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantiswas presented with a dedication plaque

On March 29, 2019 veterans groups presented Florida Governor Ron DeSantis with a dedication plaque honoring Vietnam veterans and all veterans. A total of 39 Vietnam veterans at the Forward March event were given lapel pins and a certificate.

On March 29, 2019 Naval Air Station Whidbey Island hosted a Vietnam Veterans Appreciation Luncheon i

On March 29, 2019 Naval Air Station Whidbey Island hosted a Vietnam Veterans Appreciation Luncheon in observance of National Vietnam War Veterans Day.

On March 30, 2019 the Boston Bruins honored Vietnam veterans during the game with a pinning ceremon.

On March 30, 2019 the Boston Bruins honored Vietnam veterans during the hockey game with a pinning ceremony.

Two of the Vietnam veterans pinned in a ceremony at The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.

Two of the Vietnam veterans pinned in a Department of Defense and Veterans Administration joint wreath-laying and pinning ceremony at The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall on March 29, 2019.

A crowd assembles for a pinning ceremony at the Quantico Commissary.

On March 29, 2019 a crowd of military personnel, civilians and veterans assembled for a pinning ceremony at the Quantico Commissary.

A Vietnam veteran gets pinned in Texas

The Veterans Administration (VA) in Texas, a Commemorative Partner, held a pinning ceremony at the VA Clinic in Harlingen and presented Vietnam veterans with lapel pins, stickers and buttons.

Vietnam veterans and Rear Admiral Jesse A. Wilson display a Commemorative banner

On March 29, 2019 Vietnam veterans Ray Weber, Lee Duckworth, Garett “Gary” Marker, Gary Grahn and Rear Admiral Jesse A. Wilson, Jr. display a Vietnam War Commemorative banner at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, a Commemorative Partner.

New York Rangers hockey alum Ron Greschner stands with four Vietnam veterans honored at the game.

On March 29, the New York (NY) Rangers hockey organization honored Vietnam veterans Michael Moylan (Army), Walter Wall (Army), Eugene DiGiacomo (Navy) & John Newman (USMC). With them (center) is NY Rangers alum, Ron Greschen. Photo: Scott Levy/MSG Photos.

The Humana Marketplace Team, a Commemorative Partner, pose with Major General Arnold Fields

Members of The Humana Marketplace Team, a Commemorative Partner, pose with Major General (MG) Arnold Fields, of The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration, while holding an event honoring Vietnam veterans on National Vietnam War Veterans Day.

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