Vietnam 50 Events

A Celebration of Character & Courage

The Air & Space Forces Association and 40 supporting organizations held a special commemoration at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., in January. The event celebrated the service, courage, and legacy of Vietnam War Veterans and Gold Star Families, and a renewal of American commitment to account for those heroes who remain missing 50 years after the war’s end.

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Past Events

AFA chapters around the world have been gathering to honor the heroes, memories, and sacrifices made in Vietnam 50 years ago. Here are the latest stories.

Vietnam Vet and AFA Leader Represents Air Force Heritage at Texas Museum

Vietnam Vet and AFA Leader Represents Air Force Heritage at Texas Museum

April 16, 2025
Col. Mark Tarpley, USAF (Ret.), a veteran of the Vietnam War, spoke at the Audie Murphy/American Cotton Museum in Greenville, Texas.
Honoring Our Heritage: A Moment of Gratitude

Honoring Our Heritage: A Moment of Gratitude

February 24, 2025
A heartwarming moment unfolded at Mission Bar-B-Q in Fredericksburg, Va., when AFA’s D.W. Steele Chapter President Lloyd Swede honored two…
As a Child, I Wore this Vietnam POW’s Name on a Bracelet. 50 Years Later, I Met Him 

As a Child, I Wore this Vietnam POW’s Name on a Bracelet. 50 Years Later, I Met Him 

January 30, 2024
On January 13, 2024, the Air & Space Forces Association capped off a year-long remembrance marking the 50th Anniversary of…
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