The Capital District of New York Chapter of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA), in conjunction with Schoharie County Veterans Service Office, will be conducting its second 50th anniversary Vietnam War Commemoration pinning ceremony on Thursday, October 20, starting at 1:30pm at The Olde Tater Barn in Central Bridge.
The event will recognize and honor the service of Vietnam War-era veterans who served in the military from November 1, 1955- May 15, 1975 and had time on active duty, even if only for training.
All branches of the service: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard qualify.
The event is free and open to the public, but everyone must register in advance to attend.
Veterans who meet the requirements will receive a Vietnam War-era lapel pin issued by the United States Department of Defense as part of its 50th anniversary Vietnam War Commemoration. This is a multi-year program to thank and honor Vietnam 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 period noted above, regardless of location.
Veterans and surviving spouses can register for the event by contacting Eilene Fisher, Director, Schoharie County Veteran Service Officer at (518)295-2053 or by email at fisher.e@ co.schoharie.ny.us before October 14.
Veterans will be asked to provide their name, dates and branch of service and location of service and name of any guest along with contact information.
Each registered veteran will be recognized and presented with the lapel pin.
Light refreshments will be served.
Everyone attending must register.