Washington, April 9 -- Congresswoman Shontel Brown issued the following press release:
Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) hosted a Vietnam Veterans Pinning Ceremony on Wednesday at Tri C Corporate College in Warrensville Heights. At the event, over 40 local Vietnam Veterans were recognized for their service and presented with a lapel pin issued by the U.S. Vietnam Veteran Commemoration thanking them for their service.
As authorized by Congress, the Department of Defense established the U.S. Vietnam Veteran Commemoration to honor Vietnam veterans for their service and sacrifice on behalf of our country. Veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces during the period of November 1,1955 to May 15, 1975, are eligible to receiv...