Vietnam Veterans Pin Program
Established in 2008, the United States of America Vietnam War 50th Commemoration Pinning Ceremony is an opportunity for Members of Congress to honor veterans of the Vietnam War for their heroic service and pays tribute to their selfless contributions. Each participating veteran or family member will be honored with a commemorative lapel pin and certificate of special recognition as a token of the nation’s gratitude.
Participation and Timeline
- Details on location and date for the 2024 Vietnam Veteran Pinning Ceremony will be coming soon.
- If you or someone you know deserves this recognition, please complete the online form below or contact Congresswoman Casten's District Office at (630) 520-9450.
Eligibility
You may be eligible to participate if you fall into one of the following categories:
- You served on active duty at any time during the period of November 1, 1955, to May 15, 1975, regardless of location of service.
- You are an immediate family member (parent, spouse, sibling, or child) of a former, living American POW from the Vietnam War designated by the Department of Defense.
- You are an immediate family member (parent, spouse, sibling, or child) of a veteran who is listed on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. and who is not listed as missing or unaccounted for by the Department of Defense.
- You are the surviving spouse of a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces at any time during the period of November 1, 1955, to May 15, 1975, regardless of location of service.
Please note that all veterans will need to submit proof of service (DD Form-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, Veteran ID card, etc.) to be eligible.
Application can be found here.
Applications can be scanned to Constituent.Services.IL06@mail.house.gov or dropped off or mailed to the below address.
800 Roosevelt Road
Building C, Suite 204
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137