A Celebration of Character & Courage: Vietnam War 50th

Join the Air & Space Forces Association and 40 supporting organizations at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, at 4 p.m. ET for a special commemoration of 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.

All are welcome to attend. If you are unable to attend in person, the event will be live-streamed here.

Featuring:

• Gen. Dennis J. Reimer, USA (Ret.), U.S. Army Chief of Staff (1995-1999)
• Colleen C. Shine, advocate for national POW/MIA accountability and daughter of Lt. Col. Anthony C. Shine, USAF (MIA from 1972-1996)
• And more

For information on parking, attendance, travel, and more, please visit our event FAQ.

Legacy Reception

All are invited to attend a free reception at the Washington Hilton following the ceremony. Find more information and reserve your tickets here.

Shuttles are available to and from both events! Click here for the schedule.

An Official Vietnam War Commemorative Partner Event

The U.S. Vietnam War Commemoration was authorized by Congress, established under the Secretary of Defense, and launched by President Barack Obama in 2012. LEARN MORE →

Donate Now

To make a charitable donation to AFA’s Heritage Fund-Vietnam 50th by credit or debit card, click here—and please be sure to include Heritage/Vietnam50 in the comment line to ensure your support is directed to the upcoming celebration.

If you’d like to donate via check, please send your contribution by check made payable to AFA with Heritage/Vietnam 50 in the memo line to: AFA Development Department, 1501 Langston Blvd. Suite 400, Arlington, VA 22209.

You can also direct contribution from your retirement accounts toward this fund. Please speak with your financial advisor to discuss requirements for your IRS Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) or Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) and ensure that contributions are made payable to AFA and include the designation of Heritage/Vietnam 50 indicated in the accompanying information. Please annotate AFA’s Tax ID number 52-6043929 to annotate your gift accordingly.

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