MALMSTROM AIR FORCE BASE, Mont. -- In partnership with the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration, the Army and Air Force Exchange Service at the Malmstrom Exchange will honor all who served during the Vietnam War with free commemorative lapel pins marking the war’s 50th anniversary.
Any Vietnam-era veteran who served on active duty between Nov. 1, 1955, and May 15, 1975, regardless of location, is invited to visit the Malmstrom Exchange from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on March 29, National Vietnam War Veterans Day, to receive their United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration Vietnam veteran lapel pin. Complimentary Vietnam veteran bumper stickers, cake and coffee will also be available at the event.
“The Malmstrom Exchange is privileged to partner with the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration to offer this token of our nation’s appreciation to those who served during the Vietnam War,” said Exchange general manager Michael Elrod. “Too few of those who served during Vietnam received the homecoming their distinguished service deserved. We are truly honored to be a part of this commemoration and to do our part to honor the distinguished service of our Vietnam Veterans.”
The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration is a program administered by the Office of the Secretary of Defense to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. The U.S. began commemoration of the Vietnam War’s 50th anniversary in 2012 and will continue through Veterans Day 2025.
The Exchange is a 50th Anniversary Vietnam War Commemorative Partner, planning and conducting events and activities that recognize Vietnam Veterans and their families for service, valor and sacrifice in conjunction with the Commemoration.
Individuals unable to come to the Exchange for a lapel pin on March 29 can visit http://www.vietnamwar50th.com/events/ to find an upcoming event or find a Commemorative Partner in their area at http://www.vietnamwar50th.com/partners/partner_map/.
For more assistance locating an opportunity to receive a lapel pin on behalf of a grateful nation, contact the Commemoration office at 877-387-9951 or whs.vnwar50th@mail.mil.
For more information, contact the Malmstrom Exchange at 406-454-1301.