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Vietnam Veteran Recognition and Enrollment & Claims Fair

PRESS RELEASE

March 16, 2023

Kittanning , PA — The Butler VA is hosting a recognition event and enrollment & claims fair as part of the ongoing Vietnam War Commemoration.

What:  The Butler VA is hosting a recognition event and enrollment & claims fair as part of the ongoing Vietnam War Commemoration. Staff from the Butler VA, Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) and the Armstrong County Veteran Services office will be on hand to share information, answer questions and assist Veterans with enrollment and VA claims. Vietnam Veterans attending the event will receive a 50th Anniversary Vietnam War Commemoration lapel pin.

Who: All Veterans are invited to attend.

*Vietnam Veterans will receive a commemoration lapel pin

When: Wednesday, March 29 from 11am-2pm

Where: Armstrong County VA Clinic; 11 Hilltop Plaza, Kittanning, PA 16201

Background: The Vietnam War Commemoration continues to honor and thank all those who served in the Vietnam War, their families and caregivers. Any Service member who served on active duty, regardless of location, between Nov. 1, 1955, and May 15, 1975, is included in the commemoration, which lasts through Veterans Day 2025.

The Butler VA Health Care System is a commemorative partner. More than 11,000 commemorative partners conduct events in their local communities throughout the year to recognize Vietnam Veterans and their families. People can learn about events in their local community by visiting the U.S. Vietnam War Commemoration events page.

Media contacts

Paula McCarl, Public Affairs Officer

878-271-6492

Paula.McCarl@va.gov

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