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February 13, 2024
Fellow South Dakotans,
Senator Mike Rounds will be hosting a series of Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin Ceremonies to recognize, honor and thank South Dakota’s Vietnam and Vietnam-era veterans for their service, valor and sacrifice.
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War, the Department of Defense established this program and authorized Commemorative Partners, including Senator Mike Rounds, to distribute lapel pins to Vietnam and Vietnam-era veterans. If you wish to learn more about the Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin program, click here. Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin | Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin | Vietnam War Commemoration (vietnamwar50th.com)
Living U.S. veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces at any time during the period from November 1, 1955, to May 15, 1975, regardless of location, are eligible to receive one lapel pin. If you or someone you know is a Vietnam or Vietnam-era veteran, Senator Rounds welcomes attendance at these ceremonies for veterans to be presented with a pin and to enjoy the camaraderie of your fellow veterans.
Details for each event are listed below:
YANKTON
Tuesday, February 13
10:30 AM CT
Best Western Kelly Inn
1607 East Highway 50
SIOUX FALLS
Tuesday, February 13
3:00 PM CT
SD Military Heritage Alliance
1600 West Russell Street
PIERRE
Wednesday, February 14
3:00 PM CT
American Legion
520 South Pierre Street
RAPID CITY
Thursday, February 15
2:00 PM MT
David Lust Accelerator Building
18 East Main Street
Senator Rounds’ office kindly requests all RSVP’s be submitted no later than February 7, 2024. To RSVP, please contact Shannon at (605) 343-5035 or via email to Vietnam_Pin@Rounds.Senate.gov.
