The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration

The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration Thanking & honoring the 7 million living Vietnam vets and the 10 million families of those who served
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In Accordance With Public Law 110-181 SEC.598; the 2008 National Defense Authorization Act authorized the Secretary of Defense to conduct a program to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War and “in conducting the commemorative program, the Secretary shall coordinate, support, and facilitate other programs and activities of the Federal Government, State and local governments, and other

persons and organizations in commemoration of the Vietnam War.”

The Secretary of Defense shall determine the schedule of major events and priority of efforts for the commemorative program, in order to ensure achievement of the objectives specified in Law.

11/26/2025

From our family to yours...🫂🥰🧡

11/17/2025

As we continue to celebrate the U.S. Marine Corps during their birthday month, we salute and honor Dan Bullock, the youngest person KIA during the Vietnam War. Read more about his life here: https://www.vvmf.org/stories/Dan-Bullock/

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11/11/2025

To every veteran, we thank you for your strength, sacrifice, and love of country.

11/11/2025

HAPPY 250TH birthday to the U.S. Marine Corp!
U.S. Marine Corps

10/31/2025

Vietnam War Commemoration Director Major General Edward J. Chrystal, Jr., U.S. Army, attended and spoke before a NJ VFW Vietnam Veteran Recognition ceremony at the Kenilworth Veterans Center in Kenilworth, NJ, October 23, 2025.

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10/22/2025

The Navy commissioned Bobbi Hovis in 1947. As a flight nurse, she cared for Korean War wounded aboard aircraft bound for Japan and Hawaii. In 1963, at the age of 38, she volunteered to go to Vietnam during the U.S. advisory period. She was one of only seven Navy women nurses in Vietnam at the time.

VIDEO: https://www.vietnamwar50th.com/history_and_legacy/oral_history/hovis,-bobbi/

10/16/2025

In this video, Michael Mullen, former chief of naval operations and former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, describes his time as a young ensign and lieutenant JG on Yankee Station with USS Collett, 1969-1970.

https://www.vietnamwar50th.com/history_and_legacy/oral_history/mullen,-michael/

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10/06/2025

In this video, Raul Herrera speaks candidly about life as a Navy Swift Boat crewman during the Vietnam War in 1967-68, including an insightful description of Operation MARKET TIME and the part his crew played in interdicting a North Vietnamese trawler hauling weapons and materiel to the Viet Cong.

FULL VIDEO:
https://www.vietnamwar50th.com/history_and_legacy/oral_history/herrera,-raul/

10/01/2025

As we celebrate the U.S. Navy’s 250th birthday this month, on this we salute the brave women who served during the Vietnam war. Thank you for your service and WELCOME HOME.


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