Even during a pandemic, retired Major General (ret.) Peter Aylward is still fighting to make sure no Vietnam Veteran goes unrecognized. So far, The Vietnam War Commemoration has recognized over 3 million. There are about 3 million more. Hear how you can help them on this episode. ***** SUBSCRIBE to FULL EPISODES ➔ ***** READ MORE: ****** 0:00 - Intro 4:53 - Commemoration Adapting to COVID in 2020 9:30 - Where/When did you know that the military was the next step for you? 12:03 - Becoming a “plank holder” for U.S. Northern Command 15:30 - Various Command and Staff Positions/Backgrounds 17:45 - Deputy Commanding General of Multi-National Forces in Iraq 20:20 - What prompted retirement 22:20 - Joining the Vietnam War Commemoration and becoming the new director 26:30 - What it personally means to fulfill this mission for Vietnam Veterans 28:08 - Pinning Vietnam Veterans 30:22 - Specifics on the Commemoration 33:03 - How many Vietnam Veterans do we lose in a year? 33:40 - How to become a partner for with the America Vietnam War Commemoration 35:35 - Role of a partner in the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration 36:36 - Total number of Vietnam Veterans recognized so far 39:30 - Urgency to honor Vietnam Veterans 44:20 - Recognition for Vietnam Veterans who have already passed on 44:52 - How the commemoration measures success
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By: U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs Title: Borne the Battle 233: Army Veteran MG (Ret.) Peter Aylard, Director Vietnam War Commemoration Sourced From: www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2c5kmPy7ZI
