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Salute to Service is a multi-year program dedicated to reuniting Virginia veterans with their units while honoring the American conflicts in which they served.

The Virginia War Memorial Foundation and the Virginia War Memorial invite Virginia veterans, their immediate family members, and those who served in support roles during the Vietnam War to join us on April 3, 2027, for Salute to Service - Coming Home: The Vietnam War, chaired by Commander Paul Galanti, USN (Ret.) and Jamie Galanti. This powerful program will bring veterans, families, and the community together to reflect, reconnect, and honor the courage and sacrifice of those who served.

The program will consist of speakers, musical performances, exhibit panels, and other events providing rich context and a broad perspective of what Virginia veterans experienced in their campaigns and the people with whom they served. A wreath-laying ceremony and free time on the Virginia War Memorial’s grounds will also allow veterans to remember and honor those who did not return. The shared history of veterans, and the public’s understanding of it, will be enhanced through individual oral histories, photographs, and artifacts.

We look forward to honoring your service and the sacrifices made by Virginia’s veterans and their families.

Click here for more details and to register.