I have posted below an invitation from the Army to all Vietnam Era Vets to attend the ceremony at JBLM on October 9th. There will be a “massing of the colors” where each veterans group/Post is asked to have one member carry the Post’s colors. Since we won’t be meeting until the following day, if you are interesting in going, let me know at [email protected] and also RSVP no later than October 3rd by going to the link that is provided below. If we have enough interest, we will put together a car pool. I should note that even if you aren’t a Vietnam Vet, you are welcomed to attend this event. You can get additional information by going to: http://www.ausafortlewis.com/drupal/sites/default/files/JBLM%20%20Vietnam%20Vet%20Salute%20w_Hyperlink.pdf
The following is a repost from the Army on this ceremony:
The Commanding General, I Corps, is having a ceremony and reception on 9 October to honor all veterans that served during the Vietnam War era. It is most important to note that this is all veterans and not just those that served in Vietnam and SE Asia. This includes Cold War veterans of that era such as SAC, Air Defense, Europe, Korea, at sea, CONUS, etc. In addition to veterans, the public is invited and encouraged to attend.
Veterans and the public are requested to enter Joint Base Lewis-McChord through the DuPont Gate at I5 Exit 119 starting at 11:00 am. All will be guided to parking.
The ceremony will be held on Watkins Field (Main Parade Field) starting at 1:00 PM. Included in the ceremony will be the entire 7th Infantry Division, 593rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command and other major units stationed on JBLM. The Washington Army National Guard and the civilian community will participate through the Massing of the Colors to honor the American Flag as the symbol of our Country.
Ceremony speakers will be General Barry McCaffrey, recipient of the two Army Distinguished Service Crosses in the Vietnam War, and Lieutenant General Stephen R. Lanza, Commanding General, I Corps.
Major JBLM Army and Air Force units will have displays for visitors located in the main part of the Army part of the installation.
There will be a reception with the Vietnam Era Veterans and their families and friends where Generals McCaffrey and Lanza will present each veteran with a commemorative pin.
Please RSVP by October 3rd if you plan on attending by following the link
https://einvitations.afit.edu/inv/anim.cfm?i=210707&k=0060420E7B50