End Of The Vietnam War Commemoration Ceremony Celebrates Vietnam War Veterans

Join us in celebrating and honoring our brave heroes on the End Of The Vietnam War Commemoration Ceremony at USS Midway. Featuring a military flyover and wreath-laying, all Vietnam War veterans will receive a commemorative lapel pin and “challenge coin.”

Unlike other wars where the blood of U.S. servicemembers was spilled, those who fought in Vietnam were, for the first time our nation’s history, not welcomed home as the heroes that they were. After five decades, it is time that these extraordinary patriots are recognized for their incredible selfless service and sacrifice in defense of the pillars of freedom that America was built upon.

While it’s important that all Americans understand that the warrior should never be blamed for war, it is equally important to ensure that future generations remember the bravery and courage they demonstrated on the distant battlefields of Southeast Asia.

End Of The Vietnam War Commemoration Ceremony

March 29, 2023, marks the 50th anniversary of when the last U.S. troops left Vietnam and the final group of American prisoners of war (POWs) were freed and left Hanoi. On this day, Midway will host a special flight-deck commemoration ceremony that will feature several guest speakers who will describe how their heroic, harrowing and heartbreaking experiences during the war changed their lives and the lives of their families forever.

Guest Speakers:

  • Col. Jim Collins, USMC (ret.): Member of Marine reconnaissance battalion
  • Roy Knight, Jr. III: His father, a U.S. Air Force pilot, was killed in action
  • Courtney Herrmann: South Vietnamese refugee evacuated from Saigon to USS Midway
  • Cmdr. Everett Alvarez, USN (ret.): Navy pilot and prisoner of war

The event is free and open to the public, and guests are welcome to explore the museum aboard the Midway after the ceremony. Guests must arrive at the ceremony by 9:20AM to receive complimentary admission to the museum following the ceremony.

Can’t Make It to the Ceremony?

If you are unable to attend in person, you can still participate in the 50th Anniversary of the End of the Vietnam War Live by tuning into Midway’s Facebook page on Mar. 29 at 9AM. Watch the Facebook Live here.

USS Midway is located at 910 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101.

See you there, San Diego!

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  • Start Date
    March 29, 2023 9:00 am
  • End Date
    March 29, 2023 11:00 am
  • Status
    All done
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  • Venue
    • USS Midway Museum
  • Address
    910 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101
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    March 29, 2023 9:00 am
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    March 29, 2023 11:00 am
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    All done
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    • USS Midway Museum
  • Address
    910 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101
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