MUSKOGEE - The Eastern Oklahoma Veterans Affairs Health Care System will honor Vietnam veterans at the Jack C. Montgomery VA Medical Center in Muskogee and Ernest Childers VA Outpatient Clinic in Tulsa on March 29, which is National Vietnam War Veterans Day.

VA leadership will present Vietnam War Commemoration lapel pins to all veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces from Nov. 1, 1955 to May 15, 1975, regardless of location.

The presentation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the main entrance at both VA medical sites. Refreshments will also be served.

The Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System is an official commemorative partner of the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration.

For more information, contact Nita McClellan, public affairs officer at 918-577-3704.

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