Mississippi Link Newswire
Oct. 14, U.S. Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced he had joined the U. S. Vietnam War Commemorative Partners Program. The U.S. Vietnam War Commemoration program was authorized by the 2008 National Defense Authorization Act to honor the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. As a Commemorative Partner, Thompson hosted events that demonstrate the nation’s gratitude to and respect for Vietnam veterans and their families. The events thanked and honored Vietnam War veterans, prisoners of war, personnel missing in action and their families for their contributions and sacrifices.
“Vietnam was one of the costliest and divisive wars that this country has ever seen and the veterans who stood up to answer the call of service should be honored and appreciated. This 50th anniversary commemoration is our way of saying ‘thanks’ to the Vietnam veterans in the Second Congressional District of Mississippi,” said Thompson.
Two pinning ceremonies were recently held. The first was in Greenwood at the Greenwood Leflore Civic Center at Oct. 14. The second took place from Oct. 14, at the Mississippi War Memorial Building in Jackson. The guest speaker for the ceremony was Major General Arnold Fields of the U.S. Department of Defense. Thompson offered closing remarks and words of recognition during the event.
PHOTOS BY Kevin Bradley
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