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** VFW Post 12180, next meeting will be conducted online via computer and voice conference call over Zoom see date below: check your email for a message from the Post Commander or check your cellphone text messages for instructions. Please join the meeting no later than 10 minutes before the start time.
Date: March 11, 2020 (2nd Thursday) at 7 pmThe meeting will be hosted utilizing Zoom
Vietnam War Pinning Ceremony
Open to the public
Applications are now open for Rep. McBath's next Pinning Ceremony, which will be held virtually on March 29, 2021. Once you complete an application, you will be contacted by staff from Congresswoman McBath’s office with further information. All applications must be submitted no later than Tuesday, February 16. For all questions or concerns, please contact the Sandy Springs District Office at (470) 773-6330 or events.mcbath@mail.house.gov. For more information on previous ceremonies, please see our press releases from events on November 11, 2019 and September 14, 2020.
Established in 2008, the United States of America Vietnam War 50th Commemoration Pinning Ceremony honors veterans of the Vietnam War for their heroic service and pays tribute to their selfless contributions. Each participating veteran or family member will be honored with a commemorative lapel pin and certificate of special recognition as a token of the nation’s gratitude.
You may be eligible to participate if you fall into one of the following categories:1) You served on active duty at any time during the period of November 1, 1955, to May 15, 1975, regardless of location of service.2) You are an immediate family member (parent, spouse, sibling, or child) of a former, living American POW from the Vietnam War designated by the Department of Defense.3) You are an immediate family member (parent, spouse, sibling, or child) of a veteran who is listed on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. and who is not listed as missing or unaccounted for by the Department of Defense.4) You are the surviving spouse of a veteran 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 location of service.Please note that you do not have to submit a DD-214 to participate in the ceremony.
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