Vietnam 50 Events

A Celebration of Character & Courage

The Air & Space Forces Association and 40 supporting organizations held a special commemoration at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., in January. The event celebrated the service, courage, and legacy of Vietnam War Veterans and Gold Star Families, and a renewal of American commitment to account for those heroes who remain missing 50 years after the war’s end.

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Past Events

AFA chapters around the world have been gathering to honor the heroes, memories, and sacrifices made in Vietnam 50 years ago. Here are the latest stories.

As a Child, I Wore this Vietnam POW’s Name on a Bracelet. 50 Years Later, I Met Him 

As a Child, I Wore this Vietnam POW’s Name on a Bracelet. 50 Years Later, I Met Him 

January 30, 2024
On January 13, 2024, the Air & Space Forces Association capped off a year-long remembrance marking the 50th Anniversary of…
CAP Cadets Support AFA’s Vietnam 50th Anniversary Celebration at National Cathedral 

CAP Cadets Support AFA’s Vietnam 50th Anniversary Celebration at National Cathedral 

January 30, 2024
Civil Air Patrol’s Mid-Atlantic Region was proud to support AFA’s 50th Anniversary Celebration of Character and Courage patriotic service at…
AFA’s Year-Long Vietnam War Commemoration Reaches Powerful Conclusion at National Cathedral

AFA’s Year-Long Vietnam War Commemoration Reaches Powerful Conclusion at National Cathedral

January 19, 2024
Hundreds gathered at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 13 for a special ceremony honoring Vietnam Veterans, former…
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