Members of the VFW, Post 3, take part in Thursday’s annual Vietnam Veterans Day Program at Mountain Home National Cemetery. PHOTOS BY DAVE ONGIE
Mountain Home National Cemetery hosted its annual Vietnam Veterans Day Program last Thursday.
Jeny Walker, the director of Mountain Home National Cemetery, welcomed veterans and family members of those who served in Vietnam. Vietnam veterans John Pollack, Moe Baines and Gordon Fields all spoke at the event, and the importance of passing their stories along to the next generation of Americans was a central theme.
The Vietnam Veterans of America #979, American Legion 3/265, Veterans of Foreign Wars (Post 3), Patriot Guard Riders of America, Dog Tag Brigade and Rolling Thunder also participated in the event.
Joe Giza (right) of the Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 1073, places a pin on the vest of a Vietnam Veteran during Thursday’s ceremony.
A member of the Vietnam Veterans of America #979 stands at attention during the National Anthem.
Moe Baines, who served in the U.S. Army 5th Special Forces during Vietnam, speaks during the event.
John Pollack (right) presents flowers to a Gold Star family.
