{"id":1396562,"date":"2025-03-12T11:49:16","date_gmt":"2025-03-12T16:49:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ktbb.com\/post\/?p=1396562"},"modified":"2025-03-14T03:37:00","modified_gmt":"2025-03-14T08:37:00","slug":"ut-tyler-holds-vietnam-veterans-50th-year-commemoration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ktbb.com\/post\/?p=1396562","title":{"rendered":"UT Tyler holds Vietnam veterans 50th year commemoration"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>TYLER \u2013 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ktbb.com\/post\/wp-content\/media\/2024\/11\/UTTYLER1-e1740169957314-188x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"188\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1371071\" \/>The University of Texas at Tyler Military and Veterans Success Center will hold multiple events on campus for the community to recognize Vietnam War veterans and the 50th anniversary since the war ended. These events are hosted in partnership with the UT Tyler history department, VFW Carl Webb Post 1799, Vietnam Veterans of America Rose Capital Chapter 932, American Legion Post 12 and other local veteran serving organizations. \u201cWe proudly present these excellent events as a way to honor our Vietnam War veterans here in East Texas and across the country,\u201d said Coby Dillard, UT Tyler director of military and veterans affairs. \u201cThe men and women who served during Vietnam faced unspeakable challenges both in country and at home. As a community, it is important that we continue to celebrate the service of those who returned, while honoring the sacrifices of those who were lost during this conflict.\u201d<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Saturday, March 22<br \/>\n\u2022 3 p.m. at Irwin Field \u2013 UT Tyler Military Appreciation during the Patriot baseball game. Local<br \/>\nveteran Jim Snow will throw the first pitch.<\/p>\n<p>Wednesday, March 26<br \/>\n\u2022 5 p.m. at the University Center Mabry Theater \u2013 Film Screening and Discussion of \u201cWe Were<br \/>\nSoldiers\u201d and UT Tyler student research poster presentations. Topics will include original<br \/>\nresearch and family histories related to the conflict at home or abroad.<\/p>\n<p>Saturday, March 29<br \/>\n\u2022 11 a.m. at the Patriot Plaza \u2013 Welcome Home Luncheon for all veterans and the community.<br \/>\nFor more information, contact Dillard at <a href=\"mailto:cdillard@uttlyler.edu\">cdillard@uttlyler.edu<\/a> or 903.565.5972.<br \/>\nThe UT Tyler Military and Veterans Success Center provides service and resources to all military-<br \/>\naffiliated UT Tyler students, including active duty, reservists and National Guard members, as well<br \/>\nas spouses and children of service members and veterans. For additional information, email<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:MVSC@uttyler.edu\">MVSC@uttyler.edu<\/a>, or visit uttyler.edu.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TYLER \u2013 The University of Texas at Tyler Military and Veterans Success Center will hold multiple events on campus for the community to recognize Vietnam War veterans and the 50th anniversary since the war ended. 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