JOINT BASE MYER-HENDERSON HALL, Va. (June 24, 2015) -- Vietnam veterans from across the nation were honored during a special Vietnam Commemoration Twilight Tattoo hosted by Gen. Daniel B. Allyn, Vice Chief of Staff of the Army and held on Summerall Field, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va.
President Barack Obama proclaimed May 28, 2012 through November 11, 2025 as the period for the Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War.
The objectives of the commemoration include highlighting the service of the Armed Forces during the Vietnam War, recognizing the contributions and sacrifices made by the allies of the United States during the war and to thank and honor the veterans themselves, including personnel who were held as prisoners of war or listed as missing in action, for their service and sacrifice on behalf of the United States.
MDW's Twilight Tattoo, performed by the Soldiers from the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own," can trace its own history back to the years before World War II. At that time, on the grounds of Fort Myer in Arlington, Va., the 3rd Cavalry Regiment held military shows during the winter months. MDW revived the traditional show in 1961 to showcase the talents of its ceremonial units.
As Twilight Tattoo grew in popularity, the Army adapted the show, its location and the time of year it was performed to fit the growing needs of the American people. Settling on performances in Washington, D.C., throughout the summer months, has allowed for thousands of audience members to experience the ceremony and pageantry of the United States Army.
The show runs through August 19, every Wednesday with the exception of July 1. The 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own," will be supporting Fourth of July celebrations that week.
Twilight Tattoo will be performed on Joint Base Myer - Henderson Hall's, Whipple Field from July through August.
This performance is free and open to the public. For more information on group reservations, contact the U.S. Army Military District of Washington at (202) 685-2888 or email us at:
usarmy.mcnair.mdw.mbx.jfhq-ncr-pao-web-events-omb@mail.mil
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