Organizations who want to thank Vietnam Veterans for their service can join the Vietnam War Commemoration Commemorative Partner Program.
Many organizations host events around March 29, which is Vietnam War Veterans Day.
“Anyone wanting to host a March 29 event should become a partner in the coming weeks to host an event,” said Army Lt. Col. Shawn Butler, Vietnam War Commemoration events chief. “These ceremonies are excellent programs to thank our Vietnam Veterans.”
The commemoration recognizes all 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 duty location; and their families.
Becoming a partner
For those who aren’t already a member of the Commemorative Partner Program, joining is easy. Organizations must submit an application and a signed Statement of Understanding. Applications are available at www.vietnamwar50th.com under the Commemorative Partner Program tab.
The approval process is usually less than 30 days after submission of a complete application and Statement of Understanding. Partners are kept informed through electronic notifications. Once approved as a Partner, the Commemoration will provide organizations with a starter kit of materials for developing and implementing their programs. Questions regarding the Commemorative Partner Program application process can be directed to:
Creating an event
Once a group becomes a partner, they receive a partner portal login. This allows the partner to create an event that is searchable on https://www.vietnamwar50th.com/events/.
The Vietnam War Commemoration provides several items for an event. These include:
- Lapel pins for both Vietnam Veterans and surviving spouses.
- Presidential proclamations.
- Program brochures.
- “We Heart” and “I Served” bumper stickers.
- Tin pins for family members and the 50th anniversary.
Search for an event
More than 11,000 commemorative partners conduct events in their local communities throughout the year to recognize Vietnam Veterans and their families. People can learn about events in their local community by visiting https://www.vietnamwar50th.com/events/. Visitors can search for event by name, date, country, zip code and category. The site also allows visitors to search within a 1, 5, 10, 25, 50 or 100 mile distance of a zip code.
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