Connecticut's Vietnam 50th Celebration.

The Connecticut Air Guard and the New England Air Museum will be the sites of Connecticut’s Vietnam 50th Celebration.

From Proposition USA Director Gail Patricia Whitright
All are invited to attend Connecticut’s Vietnam 50th Celebration Weekend. Come recognize and honor New England’s Vietnam Veterans and by remembrance, embrace those who did not return. This weekend event will feature amazing vehicle and aircraft displays, rides on an Huey helicopter, nationally renowned speakers, authors, and a concert performed by the Coast Guard Band.

Whether you are a Vietnam Veteran, a friend or family member of a veteran, or just want to recognize the sacrifices made by our veterans, this celebration should not be missed!

This event is designed to educate a new generation about the Vietnam War and the part it played in the lives of our friends, relatives and neighbors whose stories are the building blocks of American History. The Vietnam 50th is sponsored by the CCSU Veterans History Project Vietnam War Commemoration Committee. Collaborating partners are the the Connecticut National Guard, the Connecticut Department of Veterans’ Affairs, and New England Air Museum.

The Vietnam 50th Celebration weekend will take place on July 11th and 12th, 2015 on the grounds of Connecticut Air National Guard in East Granby and the Connecticut New England Air Museum (Windsor Locks, CT).

Finally, we invite you to support this important initiative. By contributing to the Vietnam donate 50th your tax deductible gift will help to honor and thank our Vietnam veterans and to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice. We look forward to seeing you at the Vietnam 50th celebration. Please join the thousands of New Englanders expected at the event and enjoy the celebration. Click donate to make your donation. Then select “Other,” and indicate Vietnam 50th.

The Connecticut Air Guard and the New England Air Museum will be the sites of Connecticut’s Vietnam 50th Celebration. All are invited to attend Connecticut’s Vietnam 50th Celebration Weekend. Come recognize and honor New England’s Vietnam Veterans and by remembrance, embrace those who did not return. This weekend event will feature amazing vehicle and aircraft displays, nationally renowned speakers, authors, and a concert performed by the Coast Guard Band. Whether you are a Vietnam Veteran, a friend or family member of a veteran, or just want to recognize the sacrifices made by our veterans, this celebration should not be missed! The Vietnam 50th Celebration weekend will take place on July 11 and 12, 2015 on the grounds of New England Air Museum and the Connecticut Air National Guard in East Granby, Connecticut. You can click here to find out more about this event.

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