Five MMA, Vietnam Veterans were honored for their Vietnam service at the Norfolk reunion closing banquet on May 20th. Each veteran was presented with a Vietnam War Commemoration Eagle Lapel pin, along with a tribute packet of Commemoration materials including a Presidential Proclamation and an MMA Letter Of Appreciation, suitable for framing.

At the ceremony, shown in the photo from the left, are Dr. Vince Geraldi, MMA VWC Chairman; MMA Vietnam Vets, Clint Brown, Doug Miles, Bill Payne, Jim Taylor, Clyde Woempner; Presenter, Bob Noble, CDR, USN, Ret. The honorees join twenty-three other MMA Vietnam Vets who previously received the pin and packet via postal mail.

Any MMA member who wishes to be recognized for their service in Vietnam, is invited to contact MMA VWC Chairman, either via email (v.geraldi@verizon.net) or postal mail (Dr. V. Geraldi, 753 Hopping Road, Belford, NJ 07718). Just certify your dates of service in Vietnam and advise whether you wish to receive the packet in the mail (please provide a correct address) or at the 2018 MMA reunion in Pensacola, FL.