Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins attended a ceremony at the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington in recognition of National Vietnam War Veterans Day, with dozens of former service members, Gold Star family members and others participating.

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US Dept of DefenseUS government · Aug 20, 12:01 AM

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Doug Collins, Veterans Affairs secretary, attended a ceremony at the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington

Details: Pete Hegseth; Doug Collins; Vietnam War Memorial; Washington

US Dept of DefenseUS government · Aug 20, 12:01 AM

Dozens of former service members, Gold Star family members and others participated in the ceremony

Details: dozens; former service members; Gold Star family members

US Dept of DefenseUS government · Aug 20, 12:01 AM

The ceremony was held in recognition of National Vietnam War Veterans Day

Details: National Vietnam War Veterans Day