Carl Vinson VA Medical Center holds Vietnam War commemoration

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Carl Vinson VA Medical Center in Dublin commemorated the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War.

The 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War is being recognized nationwide from May 28, 2012, through November 11, 2025, as part of The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration.

More than 60 Veterans and their families gathered at The Carl Vinson VA Medical Center in the Main Auditorium in Dublin to honor Vietnam War veterans for their service.

“Well it’s an honor for me to be here celebrating this day for the fellow veterans who could not join us or make it back home after the war,” John Payne said.

The Nationwide Commemoration honors all United States veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces from November 1 in 1955 to May 15 in 1975.