MVAA hosts pinning ceremonies for Vietnam veterans in Jackson and Detroit
The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) will host two pinning ceremonies for Vietnam Warera veterans in Jackson and Detroit on Thursday, March
28 and Friday, March
29, respectively. MVAA Director Brian L. Love, a Marine veteran, will recognize Michigan Vietnam veterans in a brief program in celebration of National Vietnam War Veterans Day, March 29, according to a press release.
Each event will include an Honor Guard, brief remarks by Director Love, and pinning for Vietnam veterans followed by light refreshments. All U.S. veterans who served active duty between Nov. 1, 1955 — May 15, 1975, are welcome to be pinned whether they served in-country, in-theater, or were stationed elsewhere.
“By honoring those services members that served in during Vietnam, we acknowledge their sacrifice to our country and thank for their courageous service,” said Love. “The pinning ceremonies give us a chance to share our appreciation for the hardships they endured during the war and upon their return.”
Vietnam veterans and their families are invited to join MVAA, Thursday, March 28, at 2:30 p.m., at the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 109 at 235 W. Franklin St., in Jackson, and Friday, March 29, at 10:30 a.m., at the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 9 at 500 Temple St., 4M, in Detroit.
More than 400,000 Michigan service men and women served during the Vietnam War era and more than 2,600 gave their lives in service to their county and their names are among the 58,318 names on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C.
The Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act of 2017 officially designated March 29 as National Vietnam War Veteran Day. On March 29, 1973, the last U.S. combat troops left Vietnam. For more information, visit www.michigan.gov/mvaa/ news/2024/03/20/mvaahosts-pinning-ceremoniesfor-vietnam-veterans-injackson-and-detroit.
Waterford American Legion Post 24 honors WWII Navy veteran Ken Jacobson
Waterford American Legion Post 24 Adjutant Bill Stewart wants to give recognition to WWII Navy veteran Ken Jacobson, 96, who has been a member of the American Legion for 72 continuous years.
He has been a member of Post 24 in Waterford Township for about 25 years and has been a big asset to the post. Jacobson volunteers to help out at the post and Memorial Day parades, when he can. He is married to Dorothy and has five children.
“I just want to credit this man for his service and commitment to The American Legion,” said Stewart. A dinner in his honor was given at the post. Post 24 meets at Waterford VFW Post 1008, at 1690 Airport Road. For more information, call Bill Stewart 248-802-7221.
Upcoming events
• Oxford American Legion Post 108 to host Euchre from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, March 25, and from noon to 3 p.m. Thursday, March 28, at 130 Drahner Road, Oxford. For more information, call 248628-9081.
• Clarkston American Legion Post 377 to host Bingo from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, and a Fish Fry from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 29, at 4819 Mary Sue Ave. The menu includes a range of choices and combos. For more information, call 248-6739301.
• Oxford American Legion Post 108 to host Taco Tuesday Mexican Buffet from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, Chef’s Choice Buffet from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, and Fish dinners from noon to 8 p.m. Friday, March 29, at 130 Drahner Road, Oxford. For more information, call 248-628-9081.
• Royal Oak American Legion Post 253 to host Music Trivia at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, and Friday Night Dinner at 5 p.m. March 29, at 1505 N. Main St., Royal Oak. For more information, call 248-546-0490.
• Milford American Legion Post 216 to host Burger Night from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 28, at 510 W. Commerce Road. For more information, call 248-684-9919.
• Berkley American Legion Post 374 to host a Fish Fry at 5 p.m. Friday, March 29, at 2079 W. 12 Mile
Road. For more information, call 248-543-7668.
• Berkley American Legion Post 374 to host a Pop-Up BBQ from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at 2079 W. 12 Mile Road, $19 per person, all proceeds to benefit We Walk the Line, a resource for the acquisition of psychiatric service dogs. For more information, call 248-543-7668 and visit www.wewalktheline3. org/programs.
• Waterford VFW Post 1008 to host Drag Queen Bingo at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at 1690 Airport Road, $25 per person. Doors open at 6 p.m. For more information, call 248674-2826.
The Oakland Press is interested in all veterans events in Oakland County. Please send info in the body of an email with subject line “Veterans Affairs” to Sharon Longman at sslstart@ aol.com. Allow two weeks’ notice for scheduled events and include a phone number for readers to call for more information.