Vietnam Veterans Pin Program

Speaking at the Vietnam Veterans Pinning Ceremony in December 2023.

About

The 2008 National Defense Authorization Act established the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration with an objective to thank and honor our 7 million Vietnam veterans and 10 million families of those who served for their heroic service and sacrifice on behalf of the Nation. I am honored to partner with this commemorative program to present each participating veteran or family member with a Vietnam Veteran lapel pin and a certificate of special recognition as a token of the nation’s gratitude.

CLICK HERE for more information on our upcoming March 29 pinning ceremony.

Participation

To nominate a friend or family member you know who deserves this recognition, please complete the form below. You can also call my district office for assistance at 916-724-2575.

Eligibility

  1. U.S. Veterans 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.
  2. Former, living American military POWs from the Vietnam War as listed by the Department of Defense
  3. Immediate family members of American military personnel listed as missing and unaccounted for from the Vietnam War by the Department of Defense
  4. Immediate family members of a veteran who is listed on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.
  5. Surviving spouses (at the time of death) of veterans who served in the U.S. Armed Forces at any time during the period from November, 1955 to May 15, 1975, regardless of location.

Participation Form

Constituents who are hard of hearing or use a video phone have the option to choose TDD or VP based on the type of device they are using. This allows our office to respond to them accordingly. The default option 'Voice' is a standard audible telephone.

Service Information

If the veteran is being recognized posthumously, please provide information for the family member or friend accepting the pin on their behalf

By submitting this form, I hereby certify that the above statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that a false statement may disqualify me from participation

Other than what is requested above, please do not submit any personally identifiable information.

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