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Saturday, November 04, 2023

Ongoing - Materials Presentation to Individual Vietnam Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 30, 2022-November 05, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Patricia Drury
338 Rivard Blvd
Grosse Pointe,MI
48230

Individual presentations. Note that I am a Veteran myself (too young for Vietnam) and have occasion to encounter qualified Veterans who have never been recognized - often on military installations.
 

Vietnam War Veterans Day Ceremony (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 11, 2022-November 11, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Rota, Spain
Rota, Spain
FPO ,AE
09645

Nine Veterans will be presented with lapel pins and certificates and Ten Surviving Spouses will be presented lapel pins, personalized certificates and a single long stemmed red rose in a lovely, dignified military ceremony in the base Chapel. Following the ceremony, a buffet picnic-style lunch will be prepared by the Deli Department of the Naval Station Rota Commissary Store and served by the volunteers from the United Services Organization (USO) to all attendees in the Fellowship Hall. The framed Commemorative Committee Vietnam War History panels will displayed on tables in the back of the room with the special Commemorative Flag hanging on the wall behind. This allows attendees the opportunity to know more about the war's timeline and various units' participation.
 

Wichita Honored Vietnam Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
October 13, 2022-December 31, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Heartland Credit Union
3777 N Maize Road
Wichita,KS
67205

On a monthly basis, the Mary Draper Chapter, NSDAR will present a lapel pin, and a commemorative quilt to one or more Vietnam Veterans at our regular meeting. The ceremony will also honor wives and/or family members. News media will be invited to each ceremony. Articles will be submitted to the National DAR American Spirit magazine, as well as local print media.
 

ongoing presentations (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
October 19, 2022-October 31, 2025
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Davis-Sikes Post 296 American Legion
311 Main Street
Destin,FL
32541

I continue to present to Vietnam veterans lapel pins and thank them for their service wherever I meet them. On November 2, 2022, I will make presentations at a Republican Women's luncheon. They are honoring Vietnam veterans & have invited me to do the honors. I always tell the recipients about the DOD Commemorative. You have allowed our Veterans to feel the warmth & gratitude of America.
 

QOV awards (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 10, 2022-December 31, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
MN and ND
812 Oak St
Breckenridge,MN
56520

We do small group and individual QOV awards usually within a 75 mile radius of our location.
 

Honoring Vietnam Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
February 01, 2023-April 08, 2025
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Bardstown Nelson Co. Public Library
201 Cathedral Manor
Bardstown,KY
40004

The DAR John Fitch Chapter recognizes and honors Vietnam Veterans Twice a Year or more usually inviting2 each time to a meeting with refreshments awarding them with pins, certificate spouses are also invited. They may speak or choose not to speak
 

QOV Award Ceremonies (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 30, 2022-November 30, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Southwest Ohio
Varies
Lebanon,OH
45036

Numerous different ceremonies to award QOV quilts will include providing 50th Vietnam Commemoration pins to the Vietnam Vets
 

Private and group presentations that include Vietnam Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 01, 2023-January 01, 2024
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Private or Group presentation scheduled once quilt is completed.
210 Blossom Way
Yakima,WA
98908

Yakima QOV received Quilt of Valor nominations at the 2022 Stand Down Veteran Fair of many Vietnam Era Veterans. Many of our private nominations/quilt awards/Vietnam Commemorative Pin are private and not in a group setting. Difficult to give an event date as they are scheduled as quilts are ready.
 

Weekly meetings (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 01, 2023-December 31, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Jake's Diner
2210 NE Hwy 20
Bend,OR
97701

We meet weekly and have continuous new Vietnam veterans joining. I also look for them in the diner on a daily basis and present lapel pins when I find a Veteran who has not received one.
 

Honoring Vietnam Veterans and Family Members (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 03, 2023-December 31, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Typically Zoom, but in-person possible
530 CHURCHILL DOWNS CT
WALNUT CREEK,CA
94597

Zoom or in-person presentations of lapel pins and Certificates of Honor to NSDOAF members, their families, and other individuals identified by the NSDOAF and not previously honored by another Commemorative Partner. Individuals receiving honors via Zoom will have their materials sent to them via post afterwards. Presentations to made throughout the year as eligible individuals are identified.
 

In Support of OP COURAGE - Pinning of Vietnam Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
February 11, 2023-November 11, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
VVA
880 S. Union Ave
Alliance,OH
44601

Supplies to have on hand throughout the year working with local VVA and the DAR chapter to find and recognize Vietnam Veterans in the Alliance, Ohio with a pin and certificate.
 

South Orange County Vietnam War Veterans Commemorative Ceremony (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 29, 2023-December 31, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Laguna Niguel, California
2975 l Crown Valley Parkway
Laguna Niguel,CA
92677

A ceremony will be held at the Laguna Niguel City Hall on March 29th to recognize the service of our Vietnam War Veterans. Federal, State, County and City elected officials will be in attendance. Presentations would be made to each Vietnam War Veteran in attendance.
 

HONORING OUR PATRIOTS (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 14, 2023-June 14, 2024
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
609 NE Tudor Drive
Apt. 2
Lee's Summit,MO
64086

Throughout the year, we honor our Vietnam Veterans at our regular monthly meetings, at special events as they arise and at our annual tea held each March. In November during Veterans Day we honor those who come to our breakfast and never know how many that will be.
 

Mobile River Force Association Reunion (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 01, 2023-December 31, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Various states
Various Addresses
Various Addresses,TN
37122

Vietnam veterans will be honored a Quilt of Valor as part of the reunion of the Mobile River Force Association to be held in September 2023. For those who cannot attend the reunion, QOVs will be awarded to them privately. The Vietnam pins will also be presented at that time.
 

QUILT OF VALOR AWARD CDEREMONY (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 01, 2023-December 31, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
VARIOUS LOCAL LOCATIONS OUR GROUP USES
5500 SPUR CROSS TRAIL
PARKER,CO
80134

WE HAVE 5-6 EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR - AFTER THE OFFICIAL QUILTS OF VALOR QUILT AWARDS WE THEN RECOGNIZE OUR VIETNAM VETERANS WITH A SEPARATE VIETNAM VETERAN PIN CEREMONY
 

The Home of the Brave (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
February 15, 2023-December 15, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
National Veterans Memorial and Museum
300 West Broad Street
Columbus,OH
43215

Each day we have several Vietnam Veterans visit our museum. Our visitors come from across the country since we are centrally located in the Midwest. Every Vietnam Vet who visits our museum is presented with a NVMM Certificate of Honor by a senior staff member. We also want to present the Vietnam War lapel pins to further recognize and honor their service.
 

Vietnam War Commemoration Coffees (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 01, 2023-December 31, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Will answer when event is scheduled
603 Omaha Street
Rapid City,SD
57701

Dependent upon COVID19 restrictions, our office may host different coffees to honor and thank Vietnam Veterans for their service and present them with their individual lapel pins.
 

Quilt of Valor Presentation (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 24, 2023-December 31, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Eisenhower Recreation Center
3560 Buena Vista Blvd
The Villages,FL
32163

Quilt of Valor Presentation is held for all veterans touched by war. When Vietnam Veterans are present, they are presented with the commemorative pin per the Quilt of Valor Foundations instructions. The ceremony is held approximately a dozen times a year, The number of Vietnam Veterans varies. After the presentation ceremony, refreshments are provided. It lasts approximately an hour.
 

Citrus Heights Vet Center VN 50th Recognition (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 30, 2023-December 30, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Citrus Heights Vet Center
5650 Sunrise Blvd., Suite 150
Citrus Heights,CA
95610

To honor Vietnam Veteran Clients as they visit our site, we will recognize each VN Vet with this honor as they sign in (register) with our service.
 

Vietnam Veteran Education Programs, Veteran Receptions and Honors  (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
February 02, 2023-December 31, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Flying Leatherneck Historical Foundation Administrative Facility
9400 Activity Road, Suite C
San Diego,CA
92126

During calendar year 2023, the Flying Leatherneck Historical Foundation plans to offer various events and seminars focused on the history and legacy of the Vietnam veteran and his/her families. Our events and seminars will be both formal and informal events that will honor and celebrate Vietnam era service members and their families. We plan to do this through education programs, receptions, a robust social media effort and oral history projects (as available). The Foundation plans to reach out to veterans and veteran advocacy groups to celebrate the Vietnam veteran and his/her contributions to our country.
 

National Vietnam Veteran Day Celebration (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
February 08, 2023-November 30, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Armory Square
241 Front St
Marietta,OH
45750

Celebration to honor our veterans & families here in Washington County OH
 

On - going support (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 01, 2023-March 01, 2024
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
424 West Markham Street
Little Rock,AR
72201

All of the DAR chapters in Arkansas will be having a meeting and as the Regent for them i will give eat chapter 40 IVVLPs to give to veterans in ceremonies.
 

Quilts of Valor award presentations (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 04, 2023-December 02, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Palm Beach Patriotic Quilters QOVF Group 59635
9858 SE Buttonwood Way
Tequesta,FL
33469

The events will be a number of small gatherings of family and friends of veterans who have been nominated for a Quilt of Valor. The members of the Quilts of Valor Foundation - Palm Beach Patriotic Quilters (a Tequesta-based group of quilters) will present a handmade quilt along with a Vietnam War Veteran's Lapel Pin to those nominees who are eligible for the pin. These will be individual presentations, with only 2-3 veterans present at each, with the awards to be held a various times throughout the year. (Note that the anticipated attendance listed above is for each individual presentation; we usually hold approximately 24 presentations per year).
 

ENTRANCE HALL (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 01, 2023-December 31, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE U.S. AIR FORCE
1100 SPAATZ ST
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB ,OH
45933

OUR GUEST SERVICES TEAM GREET AND INFORMS ALL GUEST IN PLANNING AND GETTING THIER VISIT OFF TO A GREAT START. WE WOULD LIKE TO SHARE THE VIETNAM VET PIN WITH THESE WE INTERACT WITH AS A THANK YOU FOR THIER SERVICES
 

Quilt of Valor Award Ceremony (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 19, 2023-May 01, 2025
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
New Mexico Veterans Memorial
1100 Louisiana Blvd. SE
ALBUQUERQUE,NM
87108

THE VIETNAM VETERANS WILL EACH RECEIVE A QUILT OF VALOR IN RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION OF THEIR MILITARY SERVICE. WE HOST THIS EVENT EVERY TWO MONTHS AS WE HAVE REQUESTS AND QOVS READY. AT THE TIME OF THE QOV PRESENTATION, WE HAVE BEEN PRESENTING THE VIETNAM LAPEL PIN, HOWEVER I HAVE USED MY FIRST 50 AND NEED TO REPLACE MY STOCK.
 

Multiple events: VSO state conventions, Museum Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park Tribute Ceremony (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 29, 2023-November 11, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Museum of Flight
9404 East Marginal Way South
Tukwila,WA
98108

This order is to cover multiple events taking place from March - November 2023: Vietnam Veterans Day - Veterans Day. The Museum staff and veteran volunteers facilitate or attend multiple veteran-focused events throughout the year. Tables are set up at each of these events or a portion of the events are dedicated to presenting lapel pins to veterans. Attendance will vary across all events from 30 to several hundred Vietnam veterans and their family members. We are down to our last 50 lapel pins and brochures and want to be sure we have enough for the rest of the year. Our Docents also present lapel pins to Vietnam veterans on an individual basis that visit the Museum throughout the year.
 

Honor Vietnam Vets (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 01, 2023-April 08, 2025
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
My home
384 Washburn Road
Tallmadge,OH
44278

Vietnam veterans will be honored and welcomed home at DAR meetings and multiple other locations planned,
 

VETERAN SERVICES OFFICE - DAILY EVENT (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 01, 2023-April 08, 2025
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
333 Broadway
333 Broadway, Suite 231
Rock Springs,WY
82901

WHEN EVER ANY VIETNAM VETERAN VISITS THE OFFICE, THEY ARE PRESENTED WITH THE PINS, EXPLANATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, STICKERS AND THE FAMILIES ARE PROVIDED PINS AND STICKERS AS APPROPRIATE.
 

Quilt of Valor Award Ceremonies (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 03, 2023-December 30, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
various across the state
various
Mexico,MO
65265

During award ceremonies veterans receive their Quilts of Valor first then that part of the ceremony is followed by the awarding of the Commemorative pins, with an appropriate introduction and explanation. We follow the guidelines and notes provided by the Commemoration materials.
 

2023 County Service Office Operations and Outreach (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 29, 2023-March 30, 2024
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
23810 Airpark Blvd
Suite 130
Calumet,MI
49913

Our office sees over 1000 Veterans a year. Currently approximately 1/3 of the Veterans we see are from the Vietnam Era. When we help a Vietnam Era Veteran, we determine if she/he has already been presented the commemorative pin, and we present one if they have not already received it. We personally thank the Veteran for her/his service and sacrifice to our country. Bumper stickers are the most popular item we make available to Vietnam Veterans, as many of them have already received the Pins. We also hold outreach events at local VFW and American Legion Halls where we present pins, and also at Health Fair events with the Veteran Health Administration.
 

Supplies for DAR Worthington Chapter through 2023 (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 08, 2023-December 29, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Worthington Municipal Building
6550 North High Street
Worthington,OH
43085

Cemeonies honoring Vietnam veterans and their families.
 

Honoring our Vietnam Veterans and their families (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 02, 2023-December 31, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Virginia War Memorial
621 S Belvidere Street
Richmond,VA
23220

Vietnam Veterans and their families are invited to visit the Virginia War Memorial, where a member of our staff will present Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin and corresponding literature on behalf of a grateful nation.
 

Recognition of Vietnam Veterans Veterans Of Foreign Wars Post 6060 (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 29, 2023-November 11, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
VFW Post 6060
1433 N. Road st
Elizabeth City,NC
27909

Recognition will be on going on either on individual basis or at ceremonies. As the Public Affairs I am involved in many events Vietnam Vets will be recognized on a continuing basis on 29 March, Memorial day + Veteran Day.
 

Quilts of Valor Awards Ceremony (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 25, 2023-December 31, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
VFW Littleton NH — American Legion, Whitefield NH
Varied depending on the ceremony
Varied,NH
03585

At each ceremony the Veterans’ bio is read and he or she is presented with their special Quilt of Valor and their certificate of appreciation is read and presented to each Veteran or active service member. The presentation of the Vietnam pin follows the quilt presentation. The parts of the pin are read and each person receives their pin and award certificate of such.
 

Year Of Vietnam Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 29, 2023-November 11, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Buffalo County
Buffalo County Courthouse 407 South Second
Alma ,WI
54610

We will be having several Events in our County Partnering with, The VFW in Nelson, The American Legion in Mondovi, the Buffalo and Pepin County Fair Memorial Day and Veterans Day for the Years events
 

Commemoration on the Move (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 29, 2023-May 30, 2024
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Various - Individual veterans homes, nursing homes etc.
17610 N 2nd Avenue
Phoenix,AZ
85023

This will be a series of smaller presentations throughout our community. Our chapter will seek out veterans who have yet to be recognized and will do small presentations at a location of that veterans choice.
 

Honoring Honor Flight (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 10, 2023-December 31, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Spokane International Airport
9000 W Airport Dr Ste 204, , WA 99224 ·
Spokane,WA
99224

We will meet at 630 in the morning before Honor Flight leaves and present the certificates and pins. Ono the return the next evening we will present Honor Flags at the end of the receiving line.
 

Funeral services for 2023 & 2024 and Vietnam Veterans Day 2024 (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 29, 2023-March 29, 2024
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
American Legion Post 572
216 Main Street
Fairfax,IA
52228

Reception for American Legion members & Vietnam veterans including a luncheon and social hour.
 

Honoring Veteran pts and community (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 30, 2023-March 30, 2024
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Select Physical Therapy - Clayton
11618 US Business Hwy. 70 West, Suite 208
Clayton,NC
27520

Pinning ceremony for completion of a successful PT program, to Vietnam Veterans, in addition to Veterans in our community, where we work or live. We also like to visit "The Wall That Heals" and in the past, we went to the event, in Garner, NC, and we pinned over 75 Vietnam Veterans, so when it comes, annually, we like to be able to have enough information to attend and hand out.
 

Heroes At Home (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 22, 2023-March 23, 2024
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Greater Kansas City Area
3027 Walnut
Kansas City,MO
64108

An ongoing celebration of Vietnam Veterans and their families since September of 2010. There is a plaque for the veteran, and framed and presented along with the 50 year commemorative pin, a framed map ,bumper sticker, and other commemorative items. At the TOD of the veteran, there is a Surviving Spouse and family members, along with the plaque if the veteran is deceased.
 

50 Commemoration Events throughout the State  (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 12, 2023-December 31, 2024
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Anchorage Regional Facility
1201 N. Muldoon Road
Anchorage ,AK
99504

The Regional Facility will be having refreshments on March 29. Supporting four Community Based Outreach Clinic (CBOCs) and four Veterans Centers for the entire state of Alaska. Our office is working with them to host smaller type events.
 

On-going events and commemorations/VA Providence Healthcare System (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 10, 2023-April 04, 2024
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Various
830 Chalkstone Ave.
Providence,RI
02908

On going support of Vietnam Veterans at a wide variety of outreach events and commemorations.
 

Supplies for Ohio DAR Chapters for Fall Fun Fair and other events (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 24, 2023-December 11, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Airport Marriott
1375 N Cassady Ave
Columbus,OH
43219

I am the Ohio Chair for the Vietnam War Commemoration. As the central point I provide supplies to DAR Chapters in Ohio who do not have supplies or have an unexpected need for supplies. My goal is for every Ohio Daughter to have several pin on hand to PIN THEM WHERE YOU FINE THEM. we are at the point where we need to find the Vietnam veterans who are not part of an organization and are quietly living their lives among us. We are also asking daughters to go to Nursing Homes, and High School reunions to find our veterans to pin.
 

On The Spot Recognitions (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 03, 2023-December 29, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Various
36832 OLD PORTLAND RD
VAN METER,IA
50261

Because we have been a partner for over 13 years, we have made a lot of contacts and continue to get called upon to recognize Vietnam Veterans. These can be a little as one on one or larger groups. High school reunions seem to gain popularity. Many have a short turnaround so these make tracking simpler for us.
 

Ongoing Pinnings (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 24, 2023-December 31, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
TBD
5874 Strawberry Circ
Commerce,MI
48382

Ongoing Pinnings by Chapter members as we find veternas while out in the community
 

QOV Monthly Presentations Peace and Honor Quilts of Valor (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 17, 2023-December 31, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minot AFB ND and the surrounding area
1718 Evergreen Ave SW
Minot,ND
58701

Peace and Honor Quilts of Valor conducts award presentations each month at various locations around the Minot AFB ND area. The Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pins will be presented at the conclusion of our QOV presentations.
 

Honor Ceremony/AUSA/Allegheny Blue Ridge Chapter (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 24, 2023-April 08, 2025
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Salem VAHCS
1970 Roanoke Blvd
Salem,VA
24153

As part of the Salem VA Health Care System quarterly Town Hall, AUSA Chapter President was asked to officiate a Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin ceremony. Three Vietnam-era veterans, inter alia, witnessed the ceremony and one USAF Vietnam Veteran received his lapel pin,
 

QOVF Quilt Awards (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 14, 2023-December 31, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Southwest Virginia
25388 Duff Lane
Abingdon,VA
24211

Quilt of Valor awards are held throughout the state at different venues - family reunions, churches, war memorials, POW/MIA memorials, in private homes, parks. Vietnam Veterans are honored with a patriotic quilt and certificate. After this award is over, the Vietnam pin is presented as QOVF is a commemorative partner.
 

WE Care About Vets 2023 (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 14, 2022-November 11, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Cross City Church
1000 Airport Freeway
Euless,TX
76039

Initial evebt was 11/14/2022 and the year long celebration with conclude 11/11/2023 with a dinner honoring all Vietnam Veterans hosted by the leadership of the church
 

Vietnam Veterans Event (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 01, 2023-December 01, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Vietnam Veteran Memorial
1 Memorial Lane
Holmdel,NJ
07733

Monthly presentations to honor our Vietnam Veterans. Also doing an event on Veteran's Day to honor our veterans who will mostly be Vietnam Veterans.
 

Kentucky Traveling Vietnam Wall (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 01, 2023-November 30, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
accross the state
202 south College Street
Harrodsburg,KY
40330

Setup the Kentucky traveling wall, honor all vets and pin vietnam vets
 

TBT (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 01, 2023-December 31, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
TBT
19912 Hares Valley Road
Mapleton Dep,PA
17052

i m ordering on Behalf of the intere State of PA for Various events accross our state for Quilts of Valor. I am PA State COordinator & we give these to our Veterans when they recieve thier Quilt if they served in Vietnam.
 

Vietnam War Commemoration Lecture Series (3 presentations) (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 09, 2023-November 15, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
US Army Command and General Staff College
100 Stimson Avenue
Fort Leavenworth,KS
66027

Presentations will be made to audiences about various aspects of the Vietnam War by distinguished scholars and/or practitioners (Veterans). Vietnam veterans will be recognized as part of the formal program and those who have not yet received their lapel pin will be presented the pin by the guest speaker and the President of the CGSC Foundation.
 

Welcome Home Veterans- Flag City Honor Flight  (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 12, 2023-December 31, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Grande Aire Tremal- Toledo Express Airport
11777 West Airport Serice Road
Swanton,OH
43558

This event will be a welcome home event that will have only Vietnam Veterans coming back from Washington DC on the Flag City honor Flight from Findlay. We would like honor every Vietnam Veteran coming off the plan on that day as well as honoring their families who are welcoming them home.
 

No event per say but daily distribution (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 17, 2023-December 31, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
4076 E Jennings Loop
4076 E Jennings Loop
Monticello,IN
47960

We are enlisting a sister DAR chapter to assist with pinning Vietnam veterans in Monticello where I have not seen any veterans with pins.
 

Quilt Presentations to Vietnam Veterans throughout the year (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
July 04, 2023-December 31, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Tampa FL
26230 Wesley Chapel Blvd.
Lutz,FL
33559

Thoroughout the year, our group presents Quilts of Valor to veterans in the Tampa Bay Area. We also like to provide the Vietnam Veterans with a Commemoration Lapel Pin after the QOV award. Veterans love these pins. We ordered 50 before, but only have about 6 left. Group presentstions planned this year are Knights of Columbus Armed Forces Dinner and Black Dagger Adaptive Sports
 

Daniel Cooper NSDAR Pinnings (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 31, 2023-December 31, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Many locations
5756 Anne Lane
Dayton,OH
45459

Linings if VietNam Vets High school reunions
 

Marion Morrow County Vietnam Veterans pinning (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 17, 2023-December 23, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
1959 Grandview Dr
1959 Grandview Dr
Marion,OH
43302

We plan to reach out to all posts and legions in Marion and Morrow Counties, and also go to nursing homes and do pinning ceremonies.
 

Marion Morrow County Vietnam Veteran pinning (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 17, 2023-December 30, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
1959 Grandview Dr
1959 Grandview Dr
Marion,OH
43302

We plan to have a small ceremony at each post and legion in Marion and Morrow Counties, also including nursing homes
 

HONOR FLIGHT SEND OFF (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 22, 2023-November 04, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
WICKHAM PARK SENIOR CENTER
2785 LEISURE WAY
MELBOURNE,FL
32935

150 VETERAN PER EVENT. SPACE COAST HONOR FLIGHT CONDUCTS 6 HONOR FLIGHTS PER A YEAR. AT EACH FLIGHT SEND OFF WE PRESENT EACH VIETNAM VETERAN WITH A VIETNAM PIN AND A FACT SHEET. WHEN WE VISIT THE VIETNAM MEMORAIL WE TAKE A PICTURE OF THE VETERANS IN FRONT OF THE SOLDIER STONE.
 

AFA Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Events  (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 02, 2023-November 13, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
various
1860 McRaven Rd
Clinton,MS
39056

Maj Stretch sent pins to Mr. Len Vernamonti, Chairman of the AFA Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Committee on behalf of Tres and LTC Tom's request. I put in the 2956 too. Len plans to use the pins over the next several months to present to VV's at various events in MS.
 

Material Request Only  (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 30, 2023-June 28, 2024
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
9001 State Line Road
Suite 300
Kansas City ,MO
64114

To be presented to individual patients who are Vietnam War Veterans during their time on our hospice services.
 

Military Recognition Program: Vietnam Commemoration (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
August 01, 2023-July 31, 2024
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center
1901 Clinch Ave
Knoxville,TN
37916

Vietnam Commemoration Celebration and Pining as part of our Military Recognition Program of Covenant Health. Veterans will be presented with "Branch of Service Pins" , Thank you letters from Admin, Children and Staff.
 

Private and group presentations that include Vietnam Veterans/Quilts of Valor Foundation - Yakima QO (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
July 01, 2023-July 31, 2024
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Private or Group presentation scheduled once quilt is completed
210 Blossom Way
Yakima,WA
98908

Yakima QOV 79602 has additional members now in surrounding counties who are needing the Vietnam Commemorative Pins. Increased nominations. Quilt awards/Vietnam Commemorative Pinnings are in private award or in a group setting. Needing additional pins as our nominations have grown to include other counties. Difficult to give event date; scheduled as quilts are ready.
 

Midwest Honor Flight Missions (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
August 01, 2023-December 31, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
South Dakota Military Heritage Alliance
1600 W Russell ST
Sioux Falls,SD
57104

We will honor our Vietnam Veterans on the flights with these pins
 

Honoring Those Who Served (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 01, 2023-November 15, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Del Webb
230 Connemara Dr
The Woodlands,TX
77381

Del Webb Community (55+ Community) in The Woodlands Texas has a 75 member Veterans Group. I will be giving them a program in the first half of the month of November. I anticipate 50 of these members are eligible (maybe more) for the 5oth Vietnam Commemorative Anniversary Pin. The Ceremony will be open to all members of the Del Webb Community and their families. so I anticipate at least 100 in attendance. Initial planning stage in works. Will be getting more details from the group's President and VP (who is a local VFW member) to firm up full details and names of Veterans to be recognized and honored. All Veterans names will be called out and they will come forward in groups of 13 (symbolizing the 13 original states) at a time. They will be pinned and handed a Veterans Service Certificate from our SAR Freedom Chapter. As the names of the men are called all family members will be asked to stand in their honor. Group and individual photos will be taken to commemorate the event with a dedicated photographer on scene. Branches of Service for each Veteran along with years of service rendered will be announced. I will be in a Revolutionary War Soldier's Uniform and accompanied by at least 3 others in uniform. Colors will be presented and posted. Service Flags, the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War Commemorative Flag, and the Betsy Ross Flag will be present. The event will take place in the Community Center at Del Webb.
 

QOV presentations (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
July 31, 2023-June 30, 2024
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Veterans memorial
820 E Mineral St
Platteville,WI
53818

Each Veteran will receive a handmade quilt, certificate, and pin. Family members may take a Family pin
 

Vietnam Vets Recognition 2023 (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 27, 2023-June 27, 2024
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Soldiers and Sailors Monument
1 South Front St.
Hamilton,OH
45011

Vietnam Vets will be honored, given a lapel pin in front of a Vietnam War display at the Soldiers and Sailors Monument.
 

Memorial Pinning's  (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 19, 2023-December 31, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Military Women's Memorial
200 N. Glebe Road, Suite 400
Arlington,VA
22203

Donna worked with Eric Minton to get VVLPs and supplies for their location. They hand out pins daily, so the event is for the rest of the year. Eric Minton hand carried supplies to CP.
 

Monument Chapter 2023 Veterans Day Meeting-Vietnam Veteran Commemoration (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 04, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Edina Historical Society Arneson Acres Park
4711 W. 70th Street
Edina,MN
55435

At the Veterans Day Monument Chapter MN DAR Meeting we will: Describe the significance of the Vietnam Veteran 50th Commemoration Read the Vietnam Veteran 50th Commemoration Proclamation Display the Vietnam 50th Commemoration Flag Present pins and certificates
 

Museum exhibit (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
July 01, 2023-April 08, 2025
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Museum
312 Pier View Way
Oceanside,CA
92054

The Musiem had a large exhibit on Vietnam and China Beach. Becouse of the Exhibit being such a huge success Many Veterans and families are asking about it and we still pass out pins. We only have 5 left and would liek to have more. 100 of teh lapel pins and 100 of the Blue Star spouse pin.
 

Quilts of Valor Award Ceremony (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
July 17, 2023-December 31, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
American Legion Post and other sites in County
627 E Veterans Way
Mukwonago,WI
53149

We introduce ourselves, explain Quilts of Valor story, perform ceremony, cover Veterans and conclude ceremony. VVLP are explained to honorees, then awarded immediately afterwards in a separate ceremony.
 

Ongoing - Materials Presentation to Individual Vietnam Veterans  (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
July 06, 2023-April 08, 2025
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Patricia Drury
338 Rivard Blvd
Grosse Pointe,MI
48230

Individual presentations. Note that I am a Veteran myself (too young for Vietnam) and have occasion to encounter qualified Veterans who have never been recognized - often on military installations.
 

Waukesha Farmers Markets (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
August 05, 2023-November 04, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Waukesha Farmers Market
125 W. St. Paul Ave.
Waukesha,WI
53188

lapel pinnings at farmers market
 

Monthly Sagamore Chapter Meeting (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
September 07, 2023-June 06, 2024
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
American Legion Post 370
7500 W 75th St
Overland Park,KS
66204

We will invite Vietnam Veterans & their families to our monthly meetings but will also go to the nursing homes in our area especially to those underserved Hispanic and African American nursing homes and communities.
 

Ohio DAR Chapter support of material throughout State (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
July 20, 2023-December 27, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Cindy Kanwar - VWC Chair for OSDAR
2205 Private Lane
Blacklick,DC
43004

I am Chair of the state for VWC. I provide material to chapters throughout the state. Up coming event is our state event - Fall Fun Fair where I make available baggies of pins for members to keep in their car for 'PINNING WHERE YOU FIND THEM' state program. also - we will be pinning veterans at the mobile Vietnam Wall memorial at three locations in Ohio. I need to keep stock available. I made a large request through my last request but 100 lapel pins did not come and also pin fact sheet/description sheets were missing. I was told that this request is coming to me but this was a couple of months ago. So - requesting extra due to missing stock and more events that are being held.
 

Presentation of pins by VFW Virginia Posts and members of this Post throughout Virginia (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
July 08, 2023-November 30, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Fauquier County
PO Box 163
Warrenton,VT
20188

As has been the previous operations, I (and members of my Post) seek out unrecognized Vietnam Veterans and present them with their commemorative lapel pins. Since March, we have distributed - either to individuals or to Posts for further presentation) over 30 pins and I need a resupply
 

Various (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
August 15, 2023-December 30, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
The Louisiana Veterans Foundation
12182 Indigo Drive
Saint Francisville,LA
70775

Various events at which the Board members of the Louisiana Veterans Foundation recognize Vietnam Veterans in attendance. We have bumper stickers and decals, pins.
 

Meigs County Vietnam Vets Pinning Reception (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 04, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Mulberry Community Center
260 Mulberry Ave
Pomeroy,OH
45769

Our DAR chapter was contacted by our local American Legion and asked to conduct a Vietnam Veteran recognition for our local Meigs County veterans. (They had seen a newspaper article where we had conducted a VVA ceremony in neighboring Gallia County.) We have since contacted the local American Legion groups and VFW to plan a reception to honor the local Vietnam veterans here on November 4, 2023. Our plans include 2-3 short talks on patriotism and service from local vets, pinning and certificates for Vietnam veterans in attendance, and a cake and punch reception at a local community center. We do not know the exact number of veterans who will attend but estimate between 30-40. If we have enough pins, we will also ask for surviving spouses to be honored with them; if we are short on pins, we plan to have them stand as we applaud and thank them for the service of their spouse and support of their family.
 

TBT (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 01, 2023-December 31, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
TBT
19912 Hares Valley Road
Mapleton Dep,PA
17052

i m ordering on Behalf of the intire State of PA for Various events accross our state for Quilts of Valor. I am PA State COordinator & we give these to our Veterans when they recieve thier Quilt if they served in Vietnam.
 

Veteran's Day (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 01, 2023-November 30, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Gentiva Hospice
320 N Cedar Bluff, STE 300
Knoxville,TN
37923

We will be honoring all veterans who are on our service and will use these materials for our Vietnam Veterans. This is a new partnership for us but we will continue honoring all veterans throughout the year when they come on service with a pin, certificate, and American flag.
 

"My Vietnam POW Experience" & A Salute to Vietnam Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 04, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Palm Aire Country Club
5601 Country Club Lane
Sarasota,FL
34243

Veterans Day Celebration of Vietnam Veterans - event will occur at our November chapter luncheon and meeting. Our guest speaker is a former Vietnam War POW, and his presentation is titled. "My Vietnam POW Experience." We will also have several displays at the venue on the Vietnam War. Each Vietnam War Veteran in attendance will be honored and presented with a Lapel Pin, Dog Tags that have "Welcome Home" embellished on them and a certificate from our chapter. Each spouse in attendance will be acknowledged and presented with the Family Member Tin Pin. The cost of the lunch will be covered by our chapter for all Vietnam War veterans in attendance.
 

Cincinnati DAR (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
September 16, 2023-March 22, 2025
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Cincinnati Woman's Club
330 Lafayette Ave
Cincinnati,OH
45220

Informal and formal events throughtout the next 18 months recognizing Vietnam Veterans and their families/spouses
 

A War with No Front Lines: South Carolina in the Vietnam War 1965 - 1973 (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
August 01, 2023-May 27, 2024
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
SC Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum
301 Gervais Street
Columbia,SC
29201

Our museum will be hosting weekend events for South Carolina Vietnam Veterans, week day Lunch and Learn lectures on the Vietnam war, outreach programs to civic and history organizations throughout SC.
 

Quilts of Valor presentations (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
August 15, 2023-April 08, 2025
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
recipients residences
various
Nashua ,NH
03060

When a Vietnam veteran receives a Quilt of Valor, the Vietnam Veterans Lapel pin is presented following the QOV award ceremony.
 

Veterans Day Program+earlier events (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
October 11, 2023-November 15, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Richland Elementary
106 Main Street
Abercrombie,ND
58075

We will be awarding Quilts of Valor to some Veterans earler and want to have the pins available prior to the big school program
 

Veteran's Day (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 01, 2023-November 30, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Gentiva Office
320 N Cedar Bluff, STE 300
Knoxville,TN
37923

Our Vietnam Veterans will all be honored during the month of November with a pin and a certificate from We Honor Veterans and hopefully a quilt from Quilts of Valor.
 

Valued Veteran Visits to Sumner County Assited Living Centers (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 01, 2023-May 01, 2024
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Various Sumner County TN Assisted Living Facilities
Various Sumner County TN Addresses
Sumner County,TN
37066

Ongoing (scheduled monthly) visits to various Sumner County Tennessee assisted living centers to spend time with veterans in residence - many of whom are Vietnam/Vietnam-Era veterans. We are also honoring all Surviving Spouses in residence during these visits and presenting them with the Blue Star pin. A main feature of each visit is the time spent in converssation about military service, family, friends, current events, etc. At our own expense, we are providing each veteran with a ball cap with the emblem(s) of his/her branch of service. Coffee and donuts are provided by the hosting facilty, and each facility manager appreciates and supports our visits
 

West Coast CCT Spontaneous Pinning Events (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
August 01, 2023-December 31, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
10 Assigned Counties
6188 Springer Way
San Jose,CA
95123

Individual pinning's while traveling in assigned area that are not reportable under a specific event.
 

Quilt of Valor Awards ceremony PIQOV #81327 (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
September 10, 2023-January 25, 2024
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Perry High School
709 16th St
Perry,IA
50220

Veterans will be awarded with a Quilt of Valor. Friends, families, and families will be present. Various community sights will be use
 

California Surfing (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 03, 2023-November 12, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Pier
Broadway Pier, 1000 N. Harbor Rd
San Diego,CA
92132

Navy Fleet Week with collateral engagements scheduled for the week.
 

Veterans Day Welcome Home Event (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 04, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Main Line Health HomeCare & Hospice
240 North Radnor Chester Road
Radnor,PA
19087

This Welcome Home event will occur on November 4, 2023 in honor of Veterans Day. All Veterans will be welcomed with a special focus on honoring the Vietnam Veterans in our community. A ceremony will be performed with guest speakers including Richard Sands and other community officials. A Veteran Chaplain will offer prayer, an Honor Guard will present the colors, a vocalist will sing the National Anthem, and Taps will be played. The Missing Man ceremony will also be facilitated using the approved symbols and words. All Veterans will receive a Veteran pin and Vietnam Veterans will receive the 50th anniversary Commemorative Pin and Presidential Proclamation. Lunch will be served.
 

Pinning Ceremonies for Hospice Patients (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
September 01, 2023-September 02, 2024
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Main Line Health HomeCare & Hospice
240 North Radnor Chester Road
Radnor,PA
19087

Increasing numbers of Vietnam Veterans are living with serious illness and enrolling in hospice care. As a Level 5 We Honor Veteran partner and as a 50th Anniversary Vietnam War Commemorative Partner, we aim to honor every Veteran under our care with an individualized pinning ceremony. The interdisciplinary team gathers with the Veteran patients and their family and friends to provide special recognition which includes receiving a flag pin (all Veterans), the Vietnam War Commemorative Lapel Pin and Presidential Proclamations (Vietnam Veterans), a Certificate, a homemade blanket, and a special acknowledgement card. A special reading is facilitated by the interdisciplinary team and the patient is thanked for their service, on behalf of a grateful nation. This ceremony and recognition provides closure for the Veteran and their family during this challenging time at end of life. Last year we served 387 Veteran patients of which 102 served in the Vietnam War. We expect the number of Vietnam War Veterans served to increase each year.
 

Quilt of Valor presentations: AZ, CA, and NV (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
August 15, 2023-July 31, 2024
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Varies
1989 Royal Way
San Luis Obispo,CA
93405

The Quilts of Valor Foundation Mission Statement: is to cover Service Members and Veterans touched by war with comforting and healing Quilts of Valor. We are pleased to include the Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin presentation as part of our QOV Award Ceremonies when a veteran has served during the Vietnam era and been touched by war.
 

Vietnam Veteran Recognition (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
September 15, 2023-December 29, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Chapter Program
8476 Heatherwold Drive
Laurel,MD
20723

Pins will be presented to individual recognized.
 

Freedom Fest (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
August 30, 2023-December 31, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Ft Carson
1551 Prussman Blvd
Ft Carson,CO
80913

The Military Legacy Foundation will have a booth at the Fest to Honor Vietnam Veterans
 

Honorable Service Recognition (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
August 10, 2023-April 08, 2025
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Jackson County Fair
128 W. Ganson St.
Jackson,MI
49201

While attending the Jackson County Fair on Veterans get in free day, I met a couple of Navy veterans. In talking, one of them said he had never received his 50 Year Anniversary Pin. We were close to my car where I keep extra materials in my trunk. I presented him his pin in the fair parking lot.
 

VVA Chapter 392 Monthly Meetings (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
August 17, 2023-August 30, 2024
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
VVA 392 Vet Center
7600 SE Johnson Creek Blvd
Portland,OR
97206

We will be making presentations at: monthly chapter meetings and at our Agent Orange Town Hall promotions.
 

QOV Awards (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
August 20, 2023-August 20, 2024
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
multiple sites
812 Oak St
Breckenridge,MN
56520

Our local Quilts of Valor group, the Red River Quilters, awards our homemade quilts to Veterans and Service Members in individual or small group events when ever it works for the recipient(s) and our members and where ever the recipients choose. After our quilt award concludes, we present lapel pins to our Vietnam Veterans following your SOP.
 

QOV Ceremony (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 04, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Horry County Museum
805 N Main Street
Conway,SC
29526

Present a quilt and lapel pin to VVs
 

Honor Flight Columbus (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
September 07, 2023-November 09, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
The Vietnam Wall
2233 N. Bank Dr.
Columbus,OH
43220

Honor Flight Columbus does pinning at the Wall during our Flights. We will have flights on 9/7, 9/28, 10/19, 11/2 and 11/9.
 

School Tours OK Military Exhibit (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 04, 2023-November 12, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Oakwood Mall
W. Owen K. Garriott
Enid,OK
73701

We are opening a military exhibit in our local mall. It will be a 40,000 sq ft exhibit on display for a week leading up to Veterans Day. It is our 10th anniversary of dedicating the Vietnam Memorial Wall, Oklahoma's official Vietnam War Monument. We will have a car show, food truck festival, motorcycle ride to military sites, ribbon cutting, and kid friendly activities on Nov 4th. We'll be hosting a 90 member school tour on Nov 9th, Opening Ceremony for the City of Enic on Monday, Nov 6th with a Special Forces Veteran, Tuesday will be a tree planting at Vance AFB, Free meal for Veterans on Wednesday with WWII Army Air Corp veteran, County music concert, Sara Evans on Thursday and the annual Legacy Award Ceremony with Swing Dany to follow featuring a big band.
 

VARIOUS EVENTS (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
September 25, 2023-December 31, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
VFW POST 3438 AND OTHERS
5441 MARINA DR
DAYTON,OH
45449

I WILL BE HANDLING OUT MATERIALS AND SPEAKING WITH OTHER VIETNAM VETERANS AT VARIOUS COMMUNITY EVENTS
 

Veterans Day - Community Events (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 04, 2023-November 11, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Killeen Heights Vet Center
302 Millers Crossing
Harker Heights,TX
76548

Central Texas - Veterans Day events in Copperas Cove, Harker, Heights, and Killeen Texas
 

Veterans Day Salute to Our Veterans  (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 03, 2023-November 10, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Englewood Baptist Church
2239 N. Highland Ave
Jackson ,TN
38305

Our annual Veterans Day program. Vietnam veterans will be recognized and a pinning ceremony held. Material will be available for Vietnam veterans and their family members.
 

Veterans Open House (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 04, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Ohio Veterans Memorial Park
8005 S Cleveland Massillon Rd
Clinton,OH
44216

The Catherine Richards Chapter, DAR, will host a veterans Open House at the Ohio Veterans Memorial Park on Saturday, November 4, 2023. The chapter is inviting veterans from the area to the Open House to be pinned with the 50th Anniversary Pin or to simply be honored if they already have a pin. There will be a catered lunch for the veterans and special tributes of each branch through song. Speaker for veterans from VSC.
 

Individual Pinning Events (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
October 11, 2023-December 31, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Bell One Church
17603 Ardmore Street
562-925-7673,CA
90706

Individual pinning events covering twenty five (25) projected presentations until the end of the calendar year.
 

Individual Pinning Events (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
September 29, 2023-December 31, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Representative Calvert's Office
400 S. Vicentia Avenue, Suite 125
Corona,CA
92882

Individual pinning events
 

QUILT OF VALOR AWARD CDEREMONY (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 01, 2023-November 11, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
VARIOUS LOCAL LOCATIONS OUR GROUP USES
5500 SPUR CROSS TRAIL
PARKER,CO
80134

WE HAVE SEVERAL EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR - AFTER THE OFFICIAL QOV AWARDS WE THEN RECOGNIZE OUR VIETNAM VETERANS WITH A SEPARATE VIETNAM VETERAN PIN CEREMONY
 

Honoring Vietnam veterans at end of life (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
September 22, 2023-June 28, 2024
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
We Honor Veterans Infinity Hospice Care
5538 Longley Lane, B
Reno,NV
89511

This is not one event - I am the Veteran Coordinator for Infinity Hospice Care, Reno, NV. I am partnered with the We Honor Veterans program with the DOD and my responsibilities are to honor veterans that come onto our service at their end of life. I complete a WHV pinning ceremony for the veteran an their family which includes veterans from WWII to Afghanistan. Have a lot of Vietnam veterans coming onto service now and that means honoring them with the Vietnam War lapel pin. I would like to request 100 lapel pins to last my fiscal year.
 

Honoring Vietnam Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
October 13, 2023-November 11, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
2002 Holcombe Blvd
Houston,TX
77030

To thank and honor our nations Vietnam Veterans (inpatients)
 

Website Requests (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
October 02, 2023-March 04, 2024
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Office of Senator Peters
477 Michigan Ave
Detroit,MI
48226

We still receive request through our website for pins on weekly basis.
 

Pershing Rifles Reunion (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 04, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
La Reggia Restaurant, Meadowlands Plaza Hotel
40 Wood Ave.
Secaucus,NJ
07094

MG Chrystal's Alumni Reunion Dinner. He was asked to attend and present VVLPs.
 

AME VMFC service recognition (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
October 23, 2023-November 11, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Shiloh AME Church
2601 Lyndhurst Ave
Baltimore,MD
21216

Retired Air Force Chaplain Josephine Pinkney, the Military Chaplains Association's Veteran/Military Friendly Congregations (VMFC), and Vet to Vet Tennessee are supporting AME Churches throughout Maryland, Washington, D.C., North Carolina, and Virginia. As each new AME church enrolls in MCA's VMFC, each Pastor and VMFC lay leader are giving instructions and the Vietnam War Commemoration material. Eight (8) new AMEs have enrolled in the past 60 days. And many more are expected. Chaplain Pinkney will provide each church with a minimum of 25 depending on the church membership and number of veterans in the community.
 

CALIFORNIA SAR 148TH FALL BOARD OF MANAGERS MEETING (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 02, 2023-November 04, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
RMS QUEEN MARY SHIP
1126 QUEEN HIGHWAY
LONG BEACH,CA
90802

THE PRESEIDENT GENERAL OF THE NATIONAL SONES OF THE AMERICAN REVOLITION WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE. HE WILL PRESENT THE PINS TO QUALIFIED VIETNAM WAR VETERANS WHO ARE IN ATTENDANCE THIS IS A FAMILY TYPE EVENT.
 

Blaine Isanti QOVF Presentations (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 01, 2023-December 31, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Blaine, MN
10802 Town Square
Blaine,MN
55449

Group presentations at a beautiful Veterans Memorial Park. We will be having multiple events at this park.
 

Multiple scheduled pinning events with VFW American Legion Units (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 01, 2023-November 11, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
West Home
6796 Basil Western Road
Carroll,OH
43112

We. have contacted several VFW groups as well as American Legion units to set up separate pinning events. The first is a group of Women Vietnam Vets (members of the organization of Women Vietnam War Veterans in Ohio) starting in November. The other units will be scheduled as we confirm dates of their meetings the next 2 or three months,.
 

Community Pinning (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
October 31, 2023-December 29, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Evangel Church - Rev. Geigan's home address
4623 Kimby La
Aberdeen,MD
21001

Community pinning at various locations where veterans gather for events and for shopping
 

Old Dominion Honor Flight Mission 5 (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 04, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
4001 Virgina Beach Blvd
Virginia Beach,VA
23452

Old Dominion Honor Flight (ODHF) will visit the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on November 4, 2023 as part of ODHF Mission 5.
 

Stars and Stripes Honor Flight - Mission 72 (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 04, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
National Mall
PO BOX 867
Menomonee Falls,WI
53052

Two planes filled with veterans and their flight companions, or guardians, will leave General Mitchell Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and head to Washington, D.C. where they will tour the memorials built in their honor. Approximately 155 veterans, including 151 Vietnam Veterans will experience a day of honor, respect, gratitude and healing as they tour some of the most important sites in Washington. On the return flight, each veteran will receive "Mail Call"--letters we collect from the veterans' families, school children and community members--and our Vietnam Veterans will also receive the Vietnam Lapel Pin, which I am requesting. Upon return to Milwaukee, we will have a thousand or more people waiting to give these veterans the "Welcome Home" they never received. Family members, local fire and police and military, high school bands and cheer squads all add to this special evening.
 

The Wall (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
October 12, 2023-December 01, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
The Wall
3033 Wilson Blvd Suite 300
Arlington,VA
22201

Yellow jackets will distribute the VVLP to Vietnam veterans visiting The Wall
 

Honor Flight (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
October 24, 2023-November 14, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Thurgood Marshall BWI Airport
7050 Friendship Road
Baltimore,MD
21240

This is an ongoing activity where we meet incoming Honor Flights and recognize those veterans that qualify.
 

Vietnam Recognition (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 29, 2023-March 29, 2024
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Bandon Veteran Memorial
55352 Bates Road
Bandon,OR
97411

Recognition of Vietnam War veterans with closing with barbecue.
 

Vietnam Veterans Outreach (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
October 26, 2023-November 11, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Durham VA Health Care System
508 Fulton Street
Durham,NC
27705

The Executive Director for the Durham VA Health Care System is the daughter of a Vietnam War Veteran. In her interactions with Vietnam War Veterans within her health care system, she takes pride in providing these pins and welcome them home.
 

Mount Rosa Chapter Veterans Honor Event (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 04, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Good Shepherd Episcopal Church
8545 E Dry Creek Road
Centennial,CO
80112

Luncheon honoring all veterans and family and friends of Mount Rosa Chapter NSDAR members.
 

Oct. 1,2023 to Jan 1, 2024 (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
October 01, 2023-January 01, 2024
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Va Clinic
114 north Ashland ave
Green Bay,WI
54303

Where ever I find Vets, Gold Star, or Spouses who fit the criterion of the various pin I will present them with the Pin they deserve.
 

Welcome Home Vietnam Room  (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
October 17, 2023-December 31, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Wreaths Across America HQ
4 Point Street
Columbia Falls,ME
04623

WAA welcomes home Vietnam veterans at our HQ Museum, on our traveling mobile education exhibit, and by mailing to volunteers to welcome home local Vietnam veterans.
 

Freedoms Never Free (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 02, 2023-November 04, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Fairfield County Fairgrounds
157 E. Fair Avenue 945
Lancaster,OH
43130

"Freedom's Never Free" (FNF) is a free event and all are encouraged to come show their support of the men, women and families (Military and 1st Responders) who've sacrificed so much for all of us. We've been blessed for the event to grow each year and the event has gained interest w/area Veterans, 1st Responders, their families and the community. VIetnam Veterans and their families, Blue Star Families, and Gold Star Families will be honored with a special ceremony on the last day of the event (4 November 2023). Commemoration pins will be presented to Vietnam Veterans during the ceremony.
 

Vietnam veteran recognition (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 03, 2023-November 11, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Various
various
Lincoln,NE
68516

thank and honor vietnam veterans and their families.
 

November 2023 Resident Council Meeting (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 02, 2023-December 07, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
NewYork State Veterans Nursing Home St Albans
178 50 Linden Blvd
Queens,NY
11434

Monthly Resident Council Meeting, we will honor 20 Vietnam veterans on Thursday 02 November 2023 10 Vietnam War Veterans and 10 family members will be honored on Thursday 07 December 2023. Each meeting starts at 2:30 PM. Challenge coins and certificates will also be presented to a few veterans and family members.
 

Broward County Veterans Day Celebration (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 04, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Reverend Samuel Delevoe Park
2520 N.W. 6th Street
Ft. Lauderdale,FL
33311

Veterans Family Day Event, we have noticed that during the past years we are seeing a large decrease in the number of Vietnam Veterans
 

OP COURAGE - VVA Honorary Partner Ceremony for VVA Chapter 530 (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 04, 2023
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
unknown
unknown
Durham,NC
27707

The Honorary Partner distinction will be conferred upon the VVA Chapter 530 by awarding an Honorary Partner certificate and VWC commemorative flag. Also, any Vietnam veteran that has not yet received the Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin will be presented with the lapel pin while being thanked and honored for their service. In addition, any surviving spouse of a Vietnam veteran who has previously passed away, will also be presented with the Surviving Spouse pin along with the Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin of the veteran.
 

 
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