50th Vietnam War Anniversary Commemoration Ceremony
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Soldiers from the Colorado National Guard rehearse for a firing party at the 50th Vietnam War Anniversary Commemoration Ceremony, hosted by the State of Colorado, March 29, 2016 at the Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver. More than 58,000 American troops lost their lives in the Vietnam War including at least 526 Coloradoans. (Photo by U.S. Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Joseph K. VonNida/ Released)
50th Vietnam War Anniversary Commemoration Ceremony
Colorado Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Executive Director and Adjutant General of Colorado, Air Force Maj. Gen. H. Michael Edwards speaks at the 50th Vietnam War Anniversary Commemoration Ceremony, hosted by the State of Colorado, March 29, 2016 at the Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver. More than 58,000 American troops lost their lives in the Vietnam War including at least 526 Coloradoans. (Photo by U.S. Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Joseph K. VonNida/ Released)
50th Vietnam War Anniversary Commemoration Ceremony
Soldiers from the Colorado National Guard present the colors at the 50th Vietnam War Anniversary Commemoration Ceremony, hosted by the State of Colorado, March 29, 2016 at the Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver. More than 58,000 American troops lost their lives in the Vietnam War including at least 526 Coloradoans. (Photo by U.S. Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Joseph K. VonNida/ Released)
50th Vietnam War Anniversary Commemoration Ceremony
While his narrative is read aloud, U.S. Coast Guard Vietnam Veteran Lee White stands in front of a crowd attending the 50th Vietnam War Anniversary Commemoration Ceremony, hosted by the State of Colorado, March 29, 2016 at the Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver. More than 58,000 American troops lost their lives in the Vietnam War including at least 526 Coloradoans. (Photo by U.S. Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Joseph K. VonNida/ Released)
50th Vietnam War Anniversary Commemoration Ceremony
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs-Denver Regional Office Director Renaye Murphy presents and Vietnam commemoration pin and ribbon to U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran Milt Omoto at the 50th Vietnam War Anniversary Commemoration Ceremony, hosted by the State of Colorado, March 29, 2016 at the Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver. More than 58,000 American troops lost their lives in the Vietnam War including at least 526 Coloradoans. (Photo by U.S. Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Joseph K. VonNida/ Released)
50th Vietnam War Anniversary Commemoration Ceremony
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Lance Christensen from the Colorado National Guard 101st Army Band plays Taps at the 50th Vietnam War Anniversary Commemoration Ceremony, hosted by the State of Colorado, March 29, 2016 at the Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver. More than 58,000 American troops lost their lives in the Vietnam War including at least 526 Coloradoans. (Photo by U.S. Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Joseph K. VonNida/ Released)
50th Vietnam War Anniversary Commemoration Ceremony
The 50th Vietnam War Anniversary Commemoration Ceremony, hosted by the State of Colorado, March 29, at 1 p.m. at the Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver. More than 58,000 American troops lost their lives in the Vietnam War including at least 526 Coloradoans. (photo by U.S. Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Joseph K. VonNida/ Released)
50th Vietnam War Anniversary Commemoration Ceremony
Soldiers from the Colorado National Guard 101st Army band provide ceremonial music at the 50th Vietnam War Anniversary Commemoration Ceremony, hosted by the State of Colorado, March 29, 2016 at the Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver. More than 58,000 American troops lost their lives in the Vietnam War including at least 526 Coloradoans. (Photo by U.S. Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Joseph K. VonNida/ Released)
50th Vietnam War Anniversary Commemoration Ceremony
Soldiers from the Colorado National Guard 169th Fires Brigade fire a ceremonial cannon at the 50th Vietnam War Anniversary Commemoration Ceremony, hosted by the State of Colorado, March 29, 2016 at the Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver. 20 rounds were fired to honor the wars 20 year span. More than 58,000 American troops lost their lives in the Vietnam War including at least 526 Coloradoans. (Photo by U.S. Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Joseph K. VonNida/ Released)
