In 2012, President Barack Obama signed a presidential proclamation, designating March 29 as the annual observance of Vietnam War Veterans Day. The signing of the proclamation marked the 50th anniversary of the departure of the last American troops from Vietnam — March 29, 1973. Only U.S. embassy personnel and support staff remained in South Vietnam […]

@ 1000: Multi-service Pass and Review on the Memorial Quad @ 1600: Navy and Marine Corps Awards Ceremony, Memorial Union Horizon Conference Room, where the MCCC will present USMC Officer Sword to top NROTC Midshipman opting to be a Marine officer.

Korean War Memorial at Willamette National Cemetary. All are invited.

Towards the end of May, U.S. citizens around the country observe Memorial Day. Many people visit cemeteries or places that remind them of their loved ones. Pancake breakfasts, BBQs, swimming parties, and picnics are also common ways to celebrate the holiday and kick off the summer months. But there’s so much more to Memorial Day […]

@ 1000: Memorial Day Ceremony at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington Park. @ 1100: Memorial Day Ceremony at the Amphitheater, Willamette National Cemetary. @ 1030: Memorial Day Ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park, Beaverton.