Continuing the Mission: Honoring Vietnam and Persian Gulf War Veterans
Following the successful completion of the United States of America’s 50th Commemoration of the Vietnam War congressional mandate on November 30, 2025, the Heritage Chapter - Freedom Through Vigilance Association remains steadfast in its commitment to honor those who served. While the federal commemoration has concluded, our gratitude has not.
We proudly announce the development of brand new Heritage Chapter lapel pins and certificates to continue recognizing Vietnam War veterans and surviving spouses, in accordance with the previously established eligibility period of November 1, 1955, through May 15, 1975. These are not United States of America 50th Vietnam War Commemoration Lapel Pins. Our inventory of the Commemoration lapel pin ran out effective April 12, 2026. Here are images of the Heritage Chapter's exclusive lapel pins associated with Vietnam War veterans and their families.
In addition to maintaining our tribute to Vietnam veterans, the Heritage Chapter is expanding its recognition program to honor the service and sacrifice of Persian Gulf War veterans. This part of the program eligibility for these Persian Gulf War commemorative lapel pins and certificates is for veterans and surviving spouses of veterans who served in the Gulf War theater of operations from August 2, 1990, through November 30, 1995.
The first organized lapel pin presentations honoring veterans from both wars were held as part of the 5th Annual Vietnam Veterans Day Ceremony on Friday, March 27, 2026, at 1100 am at Goodfellow Air Force Base, at the Powell Event Center. Click this link for photos of that event.
The next presentation ceremony is being planned. Check back often for more information. If you cannot attend the next scheduled event, you may use this form to register for and request a pin be mailed to you. Call 325 450-4476 for more information.
Veteran Registration: Vietnam War & Persian Gulf War Commemorative Lapel Pin & Certificate
Please complete this form to register for your commemorative lapel pin and certificate from the Heritage Chapter - Freedom Through Vigilance Association. This program recognizes living veterans of the Vietnam War (Service dates: Nov 1, 1955 – May 15, 1975) and the Persian Gulf War theater of operations (Service dates: Aug 2, 1990 – Nov 30, 1995). There is a separate registration form for surviving spouses of veterans of these wars. Thank you for your service and dedication to defending our nation.
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