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Connecticut's Vietnam 50th Celebration

Air National Guard base in East Granby

Saturday July 11th and Sunday July 12th was this weekend’s event which featured amazing vehicle and aircraft displays, rides on a Huey Helicopter, nationally renowned speakers, authors, and a concert performed by the Coast Guard Band!
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Click Below for slideshow and videos of the event:
http://www.thecommunityservice.org/vw50.html

This event educated a new generation about the Vietnam War and why we most always thank the men and women who served.

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