[Vision2020] DoD Announces Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Commemoration Program

[Tom Hansen]

Courtesy of the Department of Defense at:

http://www.defense.gov/releases/release.aspx?releaseid=14201

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DOD Announces Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Commemoration Program

The Department of Defense announced today its program to commemorate the
50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. The program will:

             • Thank and honor veterans of the Vietnam War, including
personnel who were held as prisoners of war or listed as
missing in action, for their service and sacrifice on behalf
of the United States and to thank and honor the families of
these veterans.

             • Highlight the service of the armed forces during the
Vietnam War and the contributions of federal agencies and
governmental and non-governmental organizations that served
with, or in support of, the armed forces.

             • Pay tribute to the contributions made on the home front by
the people of the United States during the Vietnam War.

             • Highlight the advances in technology, science, and medicine
related to the military research conducted during the Vietnam
War.

             • Recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by the
allies of the United States during the Vietnam War.

DoD representatives will coordinate with other federal agencies, veteran
groups, state, local government and non-government organizations for their
input in Vietnam War commemoration activities. For more information call
877-387-9951 or visit the official website at:

http://www.vietnamwar50th.com/

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Wetsu (an old , but still active, Army slang) , Moscow.

Tom Hansen
Moscow, Idaho

"The Pessimist complains about the wind, the Optimist expects it to change
and the Realist adjusts his sails."

- Unknown