Did you know about Fort Riley's "Welcome Back Vietnam Vets" Open House?

COL Ted Mc — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 14:06:06 -0500

From the "Topeka Capitol-Journal"

Fort Riley invites community to Vietnam Veterans Welcome Home Ceremony

FORT RILEY — Though soldiers returning from deployment today are often met by family, friends and fanfare, that wasn’t always the case for troops returning from Vietnam.

To properly honor the soldiers who fought in the Vietnam War and the sacrifices they made, the 1st Infantry Division and Fort Riley will host a Vietnam Veterans Welcome Home Ceremony on Friday at the base, according to a news release.

“The 1st Infantry Division — the nation’s First Division — will do what it can to render proper thanks and honor to those who served in Vietnam during a welcome home ceremony,” Maj. Gen. Wayne W. Grigsby Jr., commanding general of Fort Riley, said in a statement. “We, joined by our partners in the Central Flint Hills Region of Kansas, owe a welcome home to our Vietnam heroes that they deserve, that they never got.”

EDITORIAL COMMENT:- Go if you can, but if you can't why not send them a message using their "Contact Us" form?

http://www.riley.army.mil/ContactUs.aspx
http://cjonline.com/news/2015-10-31/fort-riley-invites-community-vietnam-veterans-welcome-home-ceremony

Fort Riley invites community to Vietnam Veterans Welcome Home Ceremony

FORT RILEY - Though soldiers returning from deployment today are often met by family, friends and fanfare, that wasn't always the case for troops returning from Vietnam.

Response by SGT Scott Bell made Nov 1 at 2015 2:11 PM

SGT Scott Bell — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 14:11:37 -0500

No i did mot

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Nov 1 at 2015 2:13 PM

Capt Seid Waddell — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 14:13:27 -0500

Nice thought. Four decades late, but their hearts are in the right place. I appreciate the thought, even though the military was never the problem in this regard.

Response by SSgt Alex Robinson made Nov 1 at 2015 2:42 PM

SSgt Alex Robinson — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 14:42:52 -0500

Thanks for sharing

Response by PO3 Michael James made Nov 1 at 2015 9:21 PM

PO3 Michael James — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 21:21:47 -0500

COL Ted Mc; Fort Riley.. Thank You Very much.. Very Considerate and much appreciated. Understand please, Vietnam Veterans issues are not really with our Military, or anyone associated with military personnel.. Active, Retired, Veteran... Most issues stem from the Congressional lack of concern. 1990 .. 101st Congress 2nd session.. House report 101-672 "Agent Orange Cover-up" .. Add; scandal after scandal from the VA. Presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton's comment reference to VA's issues, many feel this way. Congress CAN fix VA, (if they want) There are BILLS .. waiting in front of Congress relating to ALL military personnel .. including Vietnam Vets, They are still waiting. Congress needs to FULFILL the promises made.. That's a Welcome Back !! VETERANS LIVES MATTER !!

Response by SPC Gregory B Morris Sr made Nov 1 at 2015 10:39 PM

SPC Gregory B Morris Sr — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 22:39:32 -0500

That great. What has this is not a nation wide event? I am still waiting for this to take place. I DOR from Fort Riley. I did not know of this event.