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Subject: DOD Announces Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Commemoration Program
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DOD Announces Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Commemoration Program
http://www.defense.gov/releases/

{EXCERPT} Fri, 14 Jan 2011 13:42:00 -0600

The Department of Defense announced today its program to commemorate the 50th
anniversary of the Vietnam War. The program will:

- Thank and honor veterans of the Vietnam War, including personnel who were held
as prisoners of war or listed as missing in action, for their service and
sacrifice on behalf of the United States and to thank and honor the families of
these veterans.

- Highlight the service of the armed forces during the Vietnam War and the
contributions of federal agencies and governmental and non-governmental
organizations that served with, or in support of, the armed forces.

- Pay tribute to the contributions made on the home front by the people of the
United States during the Vietnam War.

- Highlight the advances in technology, science, and medicine related to the
military research conducted during the Vietnam War.

- Recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by the allies of the United
States during the Vietnam War.

DoD representatives will coordinate with other federal agencies, veteran groups,
state, local government and non-government organizations for their input in
Vietnam War commemoration activities. For more information call 877-387-9951 or
visit the official website at
http://www.vietnamwar50th.com/ .

U.S. Department of Defense Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public
Affairs)
http://www.defense.gov/releases/

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