Veterans day parade waco 2024 Veterans day activities in oklahoma city

On 18 August, we commemorate Vietnam Veterans' Day on the anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan in 1966. We remember the sacrifices of those who died and say thank you to almost 60,000 Australians who served during the 10 years of our involvement in the Vietnam War. Vietnam Veterans’ Day is commemorated on 18 August. In 2023 we commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War. Some 60,000 Australians served in Vietnam, which was the longest conflict Australia was involved in during the 20th Century. A Vietnam Veterans' Day Remembrance Service will be held at ANZAC Square, Brisbane on Sunday 18th August 2024, commencing at 11:00 AM. Guests to be seated by 10:40am. The Remembrance Service is to honour those who fell during the Vietnam War and those who served. Each year, on this day, we reflect on their sacrifices, and those of many more young service men and women who served and returned to Australia suffering the invisible trauma of war. Key icons, landmarks and buildings across the state turned gold on the 18 August 2023 to honour those who served in the Vietnam conflict and commemorate 50 years since the end of Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War. Vietnam Veterans’ Remembrance Day is commemorated on 18 August; the anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan. During this battle, D Company faced a Viet Cong force more than 20 times larger than the 108 Australians. Vietnam Veterans' Day 2024. Event by RSL Queensland on Sunday, August 18 2024 with 437 people interested and 26 people going. Vietnam Veterans Day 18 August 2024. On this day we pause and reflect on service and sacrifice that Australian troops displayed throughout the war and commemorate all the battles fought by Australians in Vietnam, from large-scale operations to platoon and section-level encounters. From 10am on Vietnam Veterans’ Day (18 August) 2023, the Australian Government will host a national 50th anniversary commemorative service at the Australian Vietnam Forces National Memorial in Canberra.