March 29 - 50th National Viet Nam War Veterans Day


Fellow Member,

Fifty years have passed since the final American military forces left Vietnam and our remaining prisoners of war were returned. Even after the passage of five decades, we still owe these veterans a large debt of gratitude.

During the conflict, political controversy and disagreement were sadly misdirected toward those who had admirably served our nation. When these brave warriors returned from Vietnam, they received neither a hero’s welcome nor appreciation for their service that they deserved, but instead got apathy, anger and hate. Disappointingly, many were left to struggle alone with self-doubt, shame and the memories of those left behind.

After their wartime service ended, these unsung heroes went to work, served in government and became involved in their communities. Vietnam War-era veterans went on to lead Fortune 500 companies, direct Oscar-winning films, create a prominent computer-programming language, map the human genome and many other outstanding accomplishments. Today, there are approximately 6 million living veterans from the Vietnam era – more than 30% of America’s veteran population.

March 2​9 – National Vietnam War Veterans Day – is dedicated to these heroes. You can honor them by watching the National Veterans Memorial and Museum’s Welcome Home Ceremony at 1​0 a.m. EDT. The keynote speaker will be Capt. J. Charles “Charlie” Plumb (USN, Ret.), a naval aviator who was shot down and held prisoner in Vietnam for six years. He’s legendary for his story “Who Packs Your Parachute?”

The 50th National Vietnam War Veterans Day is a national opportunity to share our appreciation for the sacrifices made by a generation of veterans. Thank you, Vietnam veterans, for your courage in war and service to our nation, both in and out of uniform.



Wayne Peacock

Yes to all the other Vets, "Welcome Home!" Or "Welcome back to the World."
It was NOT said to those of us the served during that time. No one asked us what happened over there. It was a Political War as we were NOT allowed to go North of the DMZ, just like the Korean War. A war can not be won without going totally after the enemy. The only exception to that was WWII in the war against Japan. That was done by bombing with the Atomic Bombs to beat them into surrender. For Germany, it was not over until took Germany.
Nam was a totally political war started by JFK, but not until LBJ was it turned into a War. The US was headed into a Recession so LBJ made it into a war so that the young men wold be drafted so free up jobs for the older men and women. So many killed for nothing more than Political Power and Greed. Even now I am more comfortable around other veterans.

March 29 - 50th National Viet Nam War Veterans Day


Fellow Member,

Fifty years have passed since the final American military forces left Vietnam and our remaining prisoners of war were returned. Even after the passage of five decades, we still owe these veterans a large debt of gratitude.

During the conflict, political controversy and disagreement were sadly misdirected toward those who had admirably served our nation. When these brave warriors returned from Vietnam, they received neither a hero’s welcome nor appreciation for their service that they deserved, but instead got apathy, anger and hate. Disappointingly, many were left to struggle alone with self-doubt, shame and the memories of those left behind.

After their wartime service ended, these unsung heroes went to work, served in government and became involved in their communities. Vietnam War-era veterans went on to lead Fortune 500 companies, direct Oscar-winning films, create a prominent computer-programming language, map the human genome and many other outstanding accomplishments. Today, there are approximately 6 million living veterans from the Vietnam era – more than 30% of America’s veteran population.

March 2​9 – National Vietnam War Veterans Day – is dedicated to these heroes. You can honor them by watching the National Veterans Memorial and Museum’s Welcome Home Ceremony at 1​0 a.m. EDT. The keynote speaker will be Capt. J. Charles “Charlie” Plumb (USN, Ret.), a naval aviator who was shot down and held prisoner in Vietnam for six years. He’s legendary for his story “Who Packs Your Parachute?”

The 50th National Vietnam War Veterans Day is a national opportunity to share our appreciation for the sacrifices made by a generation of veterans. Thank you, Vietnam veterans, for your courage in war and service to our nation, both in and out of uniform.



Wayne Peacock

I agree with you 100%, I now worry about how we will defend our country with what are schools and higher learning institutions are turning out these days. Our foes are laughing at us. Thus Russian invasion of Ukraine a year after this current administration come in and soon Chinese invasion of Taiwan all the while our military is being defunded. At over 8 decades, I can't fight any more, I worry about my Grand kids and Great Grand kids, boys and girls. I remember the protesters outside the ship yard I worked at and what they called us verbally and with their signs.

I understand. I was one of the ones bein jeered at and called all kind of names.
However, for us to heal we have to learn to forgive. MOST of those that were callin us names don't feel the same as they did back then. Forgiveness is the first step in healing.
Forgiveness is not forgetting it's just letting go of the past and moving forward from this point on.
People deserve a second chance and I just hope I'm man enough and big enough to do just that. Give those a second chance that truly seem sorry for their behavior back then.
I don't mean to offend anyone and I hope I didn't.
I know not everyone feels the same way as I do but someday I hope you can/will. You deserve the peace it brings. Saw1.