Barnegat’s Vietnam War Veterans Day

Barnegat’s Vietnam War Veterans Day
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Barnegat High School
180 Bengal Blvd
Barnegat, NJ 08005
*Free and open to the public. Spread the word – all are welcome.*

3-4pm … BHS main gym … **Main Ceremony**
4-5pm … BHS cafeteria … DoD Lapel Pins, other giveaways, food, dessert, & refreshments
2-5pm … BHS cafeteria … VSOs on-site for help with claims and advice

Keynote Speaker: Major General Clark Martin
Vietnam War Combat Veteran – 100 combat missions flown over North Vietnam
New Jersey Air National Guard – 1981 – 2004; Commander, 2001 – 2004
Chairman, Board of Trustees – New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation and Vietnam Era Museum

Youth Involvement:
– Barnegat High School: NJROTC, Marching Band, Interact Club, History Club, Future Business Leaders of America Club, other individuals
– Russell O. Brackman Middle School: Chorus
– Robert L. Horbelt Intermediate School: Vincent Lorenzo (last year’s Keynote Speaker)

Food & refreshments courtesy of:
– Wawa area stores
– Barnegat High School BD Bakery
– NJ Mutual Vietnamese Seniors Association

DoD Commemorative Lapel Pins & other giveaways courtesy of:
The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration

VSOs onsite:
– Veterans Affairs (VA)
– Vet Center, Mobile Vet Center
– Disabled American Veterans (DAV)
– Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMAVA)
– Ocean County Veterans Service Bureau

Photo opps & interviews:
– Restored military jeep representing 504th MP brigade
– Vietnam War scene backdrop with props
– Saigon Broadcasting Television Network (worldwide broadcast)

Barnegat Police will help with traffic, parking, and navigation.
Barnegat High School students will help with school building navigation.