An American Community survey estimated 5.65M living Americans are veterans of the Vietnam War. March 29 is National Vietnam War Veterans Day. America will also honor the 58,318 dead and 1,584 unaccounted for. (Census Bureau 03/26/23) National Vietnam War Veterans Day: March 29, 2023 (census.gov)
Regional Note: NAS Meridian’s NEX location - along with other NEX locations around the world - will distribute lapel pins to Vietnam veterans on Vietnam Veterans Day on March 29. Veterans who served on active duty in the Armed Forces at any time during Nov. 1, 1955 to May 15, 1975, regardless of location, will receive a lapel pin. The pins are available on a first-come, first-serve basis, while supplies last.
The Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act was signed in 2017, officially recognizing March 29 as National Vietnam War Veterans Day. For more information on National Vietnam War Veterans Day, visit www.vietnamwar50th.com. The pins will be given out at NAS Meridian Mini Mart store during operating hours on March 29.
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