HOTH Mission
50th Vietnam Anniversary Commemorative Medal
and DOD Lapel Pinning Ceremony
All Military Branches

Farmingdale, NY - 09/27/2025
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 8, Region 9
About the Mission:
The Long Island Air Force Association has invited Patriot Guard Riders to attend the Vietnam Anniversary Commemorative Medal Ceremony, honoring 30 Long Island resident Vietnam Veterans with medals. The Ceremony is scheduled to begin at 11:30AM.
LIAFA will also perform lapel pinnings for our Vietnam Era veterans.
Please join us in support of our Vietnam veterans.
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
09/27/2025 at 11:00am
Staging Location:
American Airpower Museum
Republic Airport
1230 New Highway
Farmingdale, NY 11735
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Mike Osip
631-494-8981
Special Information:
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
John Joseph Merkle
rs 09/21; MER