Media advisory for Phantom Warrior Week III Corps: Commander honors Vietnam veterans

FORT HOOD, TX, UNITED STATES

05.21.2012

Courtesy Story

Fort Cavazos Public Affairs Office

From the commanding general:

Official number of attendance:
Today's ceremony had nearly 700 veterans and more than 2,000 friends, family and supporters.

Media update: For media who were unable to attend today's ceremony, photos and video are available through DVIDS and the III Corps Flickr site.

Ceremony photos are online here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/forthood/sets/72157629833134150/with/7243163268/

Media update: Media wishing to cover these events must register by 2 p.m., May 18.

Register here: http://www.forthoodpresscenter.com/go/survey/3439/9651/

Gate times for each event is as follows:

8:30 a.m. May 21
Welcome Home Ceremony
Fort Hood Visitors Center South Parking Lot

7 a.m., May 22
Prayer breakfast
Fort Hood Visitors Center South Parking Lot

12:30 p.m., May 23
Boxing Smoker Finals
Fort Hood Visitors Center South Parking Lot

9 a.m., May 24
Awards ceremony, pass-in-review
Fort Hood Visitors Center South Parking Lot

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FORT HOOD, Texas - The III Corps commanding general honor Vietnam veterans at Fort Hood in a Vietnam Veterans Welcome Home Ceremony 10 a.m. May 21 as part of the Corps' Phantom Warrior Week.

During the ceremony, Vietnam veterans will receive the same fanfare present-day soldiers receive when they return from Iraq and Afghanistan. The veterans will parade onto Sadowski Field in front of hundreds, perhaps thousands of supporters who appreciate the sacrifices they made 50 years ago.

After the ceremony, veterans are invited to view the traveling Vietnam Wall and static military vehicle displays. The day will end with a festive barbecue.

Vietnam veterans who are interested in participating in the Welcome Home Ceremony, can register online by clicking here: http://www.forthoodpresscenter.com/go/survey/3439/7115/

While Vietnam veterans will be notably recognized on the parade field, all veterans are invited to attend the events and should also register. Some events have limited availability and will be open on a first-come basis.

During the week, various sporting events will be held for the active-duty soldiers and at the weeks' end, May 24, Vietnam veterans are invited to participate in the III Corps Commanding General Lt. Gen. Don Campbell Jr.'s "pass in review" with Fort Hood units on Sadowski Field prior to the presentation of the coveted Commander’s Cup.

• Date Taken: 05.21.2012
• Date Posted: 05.21.2012 18:00
• Story ID: 88755
• Location: FORT HOOD, TX, US