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October 27, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Darnestown Resident Shares His Thoughts on MoCo’s Salute to Veterans (VIDEO)

Montgomery County saluted its Vietnam War veterans on Oct. 24th for the first time ever. In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Richard Jurgena, a Darnestown resident and a veteran, shares his thoughts about the event and what it meant to him sitting in the audience. If you missed the ceremony, you can watch it on Montgomery […]

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October 27, 2015 | Maureen Chowdhury

Montgomery County’s Salute to Vietnam Veterans (PHOTOS)

On Saturday Oct. 24th, Montgomery County held its first ever Salute to Vietnam War veterans. Bob Schieffer was the master of ceremonies of the event at the Universities at Shady Grove. Here are some highlights from the event.

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October 24, 2015 | Sonya Burke

U.S. Rep. Chris Van Hollen at Vietnam Veterans Salute (VIDEO & PHOTOS)

U.S. Rep. Chris Van Hollen was one of the speakers at Montgomery County’s salute to its Vietnam War veterans on Oct. 24th at the Universities at Shady Grove. In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Congressman Van Hollen described the event as an incredibly moving gathering. Take a look:

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October 24, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Bob Schieffer at Montgomery County’s Vietnam Veterans Salute (VIDEO & PHOTOS )

Broadcast journalist Bob Schieffer was the master of ceremonies at “Honor and Gratitude: Montgomery County Salutes Vietnam Veterans” on Oct. 24th at the Universities at Shady Grove. In this MyMCMedia Extra video, below, Schieffer says this tribute was long overdue.

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August 28, 2015 | Aline Barros

Vietnam Vet Shares His Story About a Return Visit to Vietnam (VIDEO)

Broadcast journalist Bob Schieffer will host Montgomery County’s Salute to Vietnam Veterans on Oct. 24. Schieffer, who recently retired as host of the CBS show Face the Nation, has agreed to host and be guest speaker as Montgomery County will honor the men and women who served the nation during the Vietnam War. Among the […]

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June 18, 2015 | Sonya Burke

A Salute to Montgomery County’s Vietnam Veterans (VIDEO)

Several of the Public, Education and Government (PEG) television stations in Montgomery County are working on a program entitled, “Honor and Gratitude: A Salute to Montgomery County’s Vietnam Veterans.” This is an event that will take place on Oct. 24th at the Universities at Shady Grove in Rockville. Montgomery Community Media (MCM) is proud to […]

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May 29, 2015 | Staff Writer

Montgomery County Plans a Salute for Vietnam Veterans

The Vietnam War—which changed the lives of those who fought and altered the political scene back home—ended for the United States in 1975. On Saturday, Oct. 24, Montgomery County officials plan to honor the men and women who served their nation at that time with a special program. County Executive Ike Leggett (who is a […]

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