Goodfellow AFB, Fort Gregg-Adams Honor Vietnam Veterans with Ceremonies

Goodfellow Air Force Base recently hosted a ceremony to honor Vietnam War veterans and their families, marking the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon. The event included a pinning ceremony where veterans received commemorative lapel pins, acknowledging their service during the Vietnam War era. Congressman August Pfluger emphasized the importance of recognizing veterans who were often mistreated upon their return. Organizers highlighted the significance of these events in providing long-overdue appreciation and closure for the veterans. This ceremony, part of a decade-long initiative from the USA Vietnam War Commemoration program, aims to amend past wrongs and will transition to recognizing all veterans in future events. Emphasis was placed on continued support and recognition for veterans beyond the Vietnam War commemoration.