As part of the ongoing Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Commemoration, our Post held a pinning ceremony for our Vietnam War era Veterans. The ceremony was conducted by retired Army Colonel Robin Lynch with the Military Legacy Foundation. The Vietnam Veterans Lapel Pins are part of the commemoration program and are a lasting memento of the Nation’s thanks.

COL Lynch also spoke about the Military Legacy Foundation, which works in partnership with the Fort Carson and 4th Infantry Division Museum to achieve the following goals:

• Preserve and recognize the past
• Educate the present
• Inspire a future of self-less service to our Nation
• Assist patrons with donation management
• Ensure funds are used for their intended purpose

Learn more about the Vietnam War Commemoration, the Welcome Home events, and how your Post or organization can host a pinning ceremony to recognize and thank the men and women who served our Nation with dedication and honor.

The former Prime Minister of Singapore Lee Kuan Yew one day said publicly to me that
‘you and your fellow veterans should feel quite proud. You may not have accomplished
your objectives in Vietnam, but you accomplished your objectives in Southeast Asia.
Because the rest of us—Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore—were poised for a communist
juggernaut, and you gave them the time—your sacrifice gave them the time—to develop
beyond the reach of the communists.’

The Honorable Richard Armitage (Vietnam veteran,former U.S. Deputy Secretary of State)