Friday, March 28, 2025

‘Welcome Home’: Vietnam War veterans to be honored during ceremony on USS Orleck Friday

Article Title: ‘Welcome Home’: Vietnam War veterans to be honored during ceremony on USS Orleck Friday

Article Excerpt: "...Saturday marks 50 years since the last United States troops left Vietnam, officially ending the war.

It has become known as National Vietnam War Veterans Day as a way to give them recognition many say they never received when they returned home after the war. ...Their service is being commemorated on the USS Orleck Friday afternoon with a special ceremony on this Navy Pier, which was being set up by volunteers on Thursday including JROTC students from Clay High School. Any Vietnam War veterans in attendance can tour the ship free of charge."

Reference Source: www.news4jax.com