National Vietnam War Veterans Day is observed every year on March 29 and is a way to thank and honor our nation’s Vietnam veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice. There are 5 objectives with Vietnam Commemoration and the other four are:

• Highlight the service of our Armed Forces and support organizations during the war
• Pay tribute to wartime contributions at home by American citizens
• Highlight technology, science and medical advances made during the war
• Recognize contributions by our Allies