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JpLOq* v <br />s <br />> M r� <br />The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration <br />In accordance with Public Law 110 -181 SEC.598, Congress authorized the Secretary of <br />Defense to conduct a program to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War and <br />"in conducting the commemorative program, the Secretary shall coordinate, support, and <br />facilitate other programs and activities of the Federal Government, State and local <br />governments, and other persons and organizations in commemoration of the Vietnam War." <br />To that end, The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration was formed. <br />The congressionally - mandated objectives for the Commemoration are: <br />1. To thank and honor veterans of the Vietnam War, including personnel who were held <br />as prisoners of war, or listed as missing in action, for their service and sacrifice on <br />behalf of the United States and to thank and honor the families of these veterans. <br />2. To highlight the service of the Armed Forces during the Vietnam War and the <br />contributions of federal agencies and governmental and non - governmental <br />organizations that served with, or in support of, the Armed Forces. <br />3. To pay tribute to the contributions made on the home front by the people of the United <br />States during the Vietnam War. <br />4. To highlight the advances in technology, science, and medicine related to military <br />research conducted during the Vietnam War. <br />5. To recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by the allies of the United States <br />during the Vietnam War. <br />One of the major ways the Commemoration plans to accomplish these objectives is by <br />recruiting Commemorative Partners throughout America. The Commemorative Partner <br />Program is designed for federal, state and local communities, veterans' groups, and other <br />nongovernmental organizations to assist a grateful nation in thanking and honoring our <br />Vietnam Veterans and their families. <br />It costs nothing to become a Commemorative Partner. Commemorative Partners participate by <br />planning and conducting events and activities that will recognize and honor the service, <br />valor, and sacrifice made by Vietnam veterans and their families. America has a strong <br />tradition of honoring veterans and their families on key dates, such as Memorial Day, <br />National POW /MIA Day, and Veterans Day. Commemorative Partners may consider using <br />those days to specifically highlight the men and women who served during the Vietnam era <br />and their families, former Vietnam prisoners of war, the families of unaccounted for <br />personnel, and the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice. <br />Currently, there are more than 5,200 Commemorative Partners throughout America. <br />Join the nation, get involved and become a Commemorative Partner today! Visit the <br />Commemoration website for more information, stories about other partners, and application <br />forms at www.VietnamWar5Oth.com <br />Current as of February 2014 www.vietnamwar50th.com <br />Attachment number 2 <br />F -5 Page 56 <br />