The State House of
Representatives will observe the first National Vietnam War Veterans Day by
honoring veterans from each branch of the United States armed forces
during a floor presentation.
Honorees include:
- Colonel Gene Castagnetti, U.S. Marine Corps
- Chief Warrant Officer Steve J. Avilla, U.S. Coast Guard
- Staff Sergeant Robert Kent, U.S. Army
- Command Chief Master Sergeant Stan Fernandez, U.S. Air Force
- Hospitalman Second Class Michael “Doc” Steinhilber, U.S. Navy
- Corporal René Berthiaume, U.S. Marine Corps
- Chief Master Sergeant Carswell "Caz" Ross, Jr., Hawaii Air National Guard
National Vietnam War Veterans Day is a U.S. holiday which
will henceforth be observed annually on March 29. It recognizes veterans who
served in the U.S. military during the Vietnam War. On March 28, 2017,
President Donald J. Trump signed the Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act of
2017. This act officially recognizes March 29 as National Vietnam War Veterans
Day.
On March 29, 2012, President Barack Obama proclaimed March
29, 2012, as Vietnam Veterans Day. The proclamation called "upon all
Americans to observe this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and
activities that commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War."
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