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I XLO 4L <br />V <br />d � <br />The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration <br />Commemorative Partner Program <br />The Commemorative Partner Program is designed for federal, state and local communities, <br />veterans' organizations and other nongovernmental organizations to assist a grateful nation in <br />thanking and honoring our Vietnam veterans and their families. Commemorative Partners <br />participate in the Commemoration by planning and conducting events and activities that recognize <br />Vietnam veterans and their families' service, valor, and sacrifice. Commemorative Partners must <br />commit to conduct two events each year from 2015 -2017. <br />Commemorative events and activities should be dignified, memorable occasions that show a <br />sensitivity and appreciation for the solemnity of war and the losses suffered by many. Events or <br />activities should meet one or more of the congressionally - mandated objectives of the program, and as <br />a minimum, with an emphasis on objective one. <br />1. To thank and honor veterans of the Vietnam War, including personnel who were held as <br />prisoners of war or listed as missing in action, for their service and sacrifice on behalf of the <br />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 contributions <br />of Federal agencies and governmental and non - governmental organizations that served with, <br />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 States <br />during the Vietnam War. <br />4. To highlight the advances in technology, science, and medicine related to military research <br />conducted during the Vietnam War. <br />5. To recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by the allies of the United States during <br />the Vietnam War. <br />It costs nothing to become a Commemorative Partner. To become an official Commemorative Partner, <br />organizations must submit an application and a signed Statement of Understanding. To obtain an <br />application, organizations can go to www.VietnamWar50th.com and then to the Commemorative <br />Partner Program webpage for further information on how to apply. Once an application is <br />submitted, the approval process should take no longer than 30 days. Partners are kept informed <br />through electronic notifications. Once approved as a Commemorative Partner, the Commemoration <br />will provide organizations with a starter kit composed of materials for developing and implementing <br />their programs. Commemorative Partners receive a commemorative flag, Commemorative Partner <br />certificate and other materials, and authorization to use The United States of America Vietnam War <br />Commemoration Commemorative Partner seal for approved purposes. <br />For questions regarding program application process: WHS.VNWar50th CPP @mail.mil <br />For online application forms: <br />httn:/ /www.vietnamwar50th .com/commemorative partners /online application forms <br />For download printer - friendly application forms: <br />http // www. vietnamwar50th .com/commemorative partners /application_ forms <br />Current as of February 2014 <br />W Ww.vietnaAr*u- MMkQVa2 <br />F -5 Page 57 <br />