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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Vietnam War and Vietnam Era veterans will be honored for their military service at 7 p.m. March 29 at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge at 1 Elks Lane in Saratoga Springs.
Veterans of all military branches - Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard - during the period of Nov. 1, 1955 through May 15, 1975 and have time on active duty even if only for training will be honored for their service.
The Friends of the New York State Military Museum, in conjunction with the Capital District of New York Chapter of the Association of the United States Army, will conduct the 50th Vietnam War Commemoration ceremony.
Veterans are encouraged to register in advance. Each veteran will receive a Vietnam War Era lapel pin issued by the U.S. Department of Defense. The ceremony is part of its 50th Anniversary Vietnam War Commemoration, a multi-year program to thank and honor Vietnam Era veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice.
A surviving spouse pin will also be issued to the spouse of a deceased veteran who served on active duty in the United States Armed Forces at any time during the Vietnam War Era regardless of location. Veterans and surviving spouses may register for the event by contacting retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bob Van Pelt at 518-210-2868 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Registration must be completed no later than March 25. Please provide your name, dates of service and name of spouse/family/guest you will bring.
Each individual Vietnam War Era Veteran will be recognized and presented with the lapel pin and have an opportunity to say a few words. Refreshments will be served. Prior pin awardees are welcome to attend and make remarks. Everyone must be prepared to show proof of vaccination prior to entry.
