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Congressional Commemoration to honor those
who served during the Vietnam War. “As I thought about this 50th anniversary event, American heroes. those who are still suffering from their wounds
I wrote down 43 names of my friends and com-
The ceremony was part of the 50th Vietnam rades, who didn’t make it home,” Driggers said. “Remember the Vietnam veterans, especially even after 50 years.”
War Commemorative Partner Program, which “This is a time for me to honor those men, their
is a multiyear campaign to thank and honor the memories and accomplishments.”
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and service and to pay tribute to the contributions Standing by Driggers’ side was Brazelton.
of their families. Two Air Force veterans were Brazelton was one of the most decorated pi-
among the 10 recognized in honor of their friends lots of the Vietnam War. He volunteered for
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perience and return home with enough hours
“It was a privilege to be present for the pinning to apply for test pilot school. On Aug. 7, 1966,
of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War lapel Brazelton was shot down in his F-105 Thunder-
pin on Col. William Driggers Jr. and Col. Michael chief and was captured by the North Vietnam-
Brazelton in honor of all of those who served dur- ese and become a prisoner of war.
ing Vietnam,” said Air Force Vice Chief of Staff According to Brazelton, Vietnam veterans
Gen. Larry O. Spencer. “Like many great Ameri- should be proud and honored to be received in
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was not about them, it was about service to their “I have had a number of medals pinned on
country and their friends who didn’t make it back. me in my day and this is certainly the highest
I was proud to help recognize these heroes.” ranking and the most honors I have received for
any pinning ceremony,” Brazelton said. “Even
Driggers served 26 years in the Air Force, though it might just be a lapel pin to a lot of
earning the Legion of Merit, Distinguished Fly- people, this is like a medal to the Vietnam vet-
ing Cross, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Med- erans.”
al, Vietnam Campaign Medal, as well as three Brazelton wants to ensure America remem-
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