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GalleryNational welcome home celebration honors Vietnam War veterans in DC
Stars and Stripes
March 29, 2026
Supporters wave toward honored Vietnam veterans during a national welcome home celebration at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington on Sunday, March 29, 2026. (Eric Kayne/Stars and Stripes)
Vietnam veterans were honored at a national welcome home celebration Sunday held at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington.
Hundreds of veterans and supporters took part in a ceremonial walk down Constitution Avenue to honor those who served in the Vietnam War. Hosted by Veterans United during cherry blossom season, the event was emceed by actor and comedian Rob Riggle, a retired Marine Corps Reserve officer.
The celebration continued with a tribute concert near the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, featuring Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band. Craig Morgan, a country music artist and Army reservist, also performed.
Vietnam Veterans Day was first proclaimed on March 29, 2012, by President Barack Obama, who called upon all Americans to observe the day with programs, ceremonies and activities commemorating the 50-year anniversary of the Vietnam War.
The Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act of 2017 was signed into law by President Donald J. Trump, designating every March 29 as National Vietnam War Veterans Day.
Honored Vietnam veterans applaud during a national welcome home celebration at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington on Sunday, March 29, 2026. (Eric Kayne/Stars and Stripes)
Vietnam veterans salute during the National Anthem during a national welcome home celebration honoring Vietnam veterans in Washington on Sunday, March 29, 2026. (Eric Kayne/Stars and Stripes)
Honored Vietnam veterans walk toward the Henry Bacon ballfields during a national welcome home celebration at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington on Sunday, March 29, 2026. (Eric Kayne/Stars and Stripes)
Actor and comedian Rob Riggle addresses Vietnam veterans and supporters during a national welcome home celebration at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington on Sunday, March 29, 2026. (Eric Kayne/Stars and Stripes)
The United State Army Chorus performs during a national welcome home celebration at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington on Sunday, March 29, 2026. (Eric Kayne/Stars and Stripes)
Honored veterans, led by the United States Army Old Guard Fife & Drum Corps march toward the Lincoln Memorial during a national welcome home celebration at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington on Sunday, March 29, 2026. (Eric Kayne/Stars and Stripes)
Gary Sinise and The Lt. Dan Band performs during a national welcome home celebration honoring Vietnam veterans in Washington on Sunday, March 29, 2026. (Eric Kayne/Stars and Stripes)
Honored Vietnam veterans and supporters dance during a national welcome home celebration honoring Vietnam veterans in Washington on Sunday, March 29, 2026. (Eric Kayne/Stars and Stripes)
Honored Vietnam veterans and supporters dance during a national welcome home celebration honoring Vietnam veterans in Washington on Sunday, March 29, 2026. (Eric Kayne/Stars and Stripes)
Vietnam veterans pose with actor Gary Sinise, center, during a national welcome home celebration honoring Vietnam veterans in Washington on Sunday, March 29, 2026. (Eric Kayne/Stars and Stripes)
An honored Vietnam veteran displays military patches on his coat during a national welcome home celebration at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington on Sunday, March 29, 2026. (Eric Kayne/Stars and Stripes)