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The 323rd Army Band “Fort Sam’s Own,” under the leadership of Band Master Chief Warrant Officer 4 Thomas Hager, gets ready to perform during the “Salute To Veterans” event at MacArthur Field on Fort Sam Houston Friday, which honored veterans past and present for their service. The drum major is Sgt. 1st Class Luke Jefferson.

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The 323rd Army Band “Fort Sam’s Own,” under the leadership of Band Master Chief Warrant Officer 4 Thomas Hager, gets ready to perform during the “Salute To Veterans” event at MacArthur Field on Fort Sam Houston Friday, which honored veterans past and present for their service. The drum major is Sgt. 1st Class Luke Jefferson.

A salute battery from U.S. Army North performs during the “Salute To Veterans” event at MacArthur Field on Fort Sam Houston Friday, which honored veterans past and present for their service.

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A salute battery from U.S. Army North performs during the “Salute To Veterans” event at MacArthur Field on Fort Sam Houston Friday, which honored veterans past and present for their service.

Retired Army Lt. Col. Daniel C. Martin, dressed in a World War II-vintage uniform, mans a mock radio desk at one of the static displays at the “Salute To Veterans” event at MacArthur Field on Fort Sam Houston Friday.

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Retired Army Lt. Col. Daniel C. Martin, dressed in a World War II-vintage uniform, mans a mock radio desk at one of the static displays at the “Salute To Veterans” event at MacArthur Field on Fort Sam Houston Friday.

Navy Rear Adm. Rebecca McCormick-Boyle, commander of the Navy Medicine Education and Training Command at Fort Sam Houston, pins the Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin on U.S. Navy Vietnam veterans during the “Salute To Veterans” event at MacArthur Field on Fort Sam Houston Friday, which honored veterans past and present for their service.

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Navy Rear Adm. Rebecca McCormick-Boyle, commander of the Navy Medicine Education and Training Command at Fort Sam Houston, pins the Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin on U.S. Navy Vietnam veterans during the “Salute To Veterans” event at MacArthur Field on Fort Sam Houston Friday, which honored veterans past and present for their service.

Vietnam and other military veterans show their approval during a vintage airplane flyover, one part of the events during the “Salute To Veterans” event at MacArthur Field on Fort Sam Houston Friday, which honored veterans past and present for their service.

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Vietnam and other military veterans show their approval during a vintage airplane flyover, one part of the events during the “Salute To Veterans” event at MacArthur Field on Fort Sam Houston Friday, which honored veterans past and present for their service.

Air Force Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, commander of Air Education and Training Command, and AETC Command Chief Master Sgt. Gerardo Tapia, pin the Vietnam Veteran lapel pin on U.S Air Force Vietnam veterans during the “Salute To Veterans” event at MacArthur Field on Fort Sam Houston Friday, which honored veterans past and present for their service.

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Air Force Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, commander of Air Education and Training Command, and AETC Command Chief Master Sgt. Gerardo Tapia, pin the Vietnam Veteran lapel pin on U.S Air Force Vietnam veterans during the “Salute To Veterans” event at MacArthur Field on Fort Sam Houston Friday, which honored veterans past and present for their service.

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Oscar Rodriguez, commander of the 4th Reconnaissance Battalion at Fort Sam Houston and Command Sgt. Maj. Mark Gonzales, pin the Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin on USMC Vietnam veterans during the “Salute To Veterans” event at MacArthur Field on Fort Sam Houston Friday, which honored veterans past and present for their service.

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U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Oscar Rodriguez, commander of the 4th Reconnaissance Battalion at Fort Sam Houston and Command Sgt. Maj. Mark Gonzales, pin the Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin on USMC Vietnam veterans during the “Salute To Veterans” event at MacArthur Field on Fort Sam Houston Friday, which honored veterans past and present for their service.

Vietnam veterans from all braches of military service line up to be recognized during the “Salute To Veterans” event at MacArthur Field on Fort Sam Houston Friday.

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Vietnam veterans from all braches of military service line up to be recognized during the “Salute To Veterans” event at MacArthur Field on Fort Sam Houston Friday.

The ceremony's backdrop was the traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall presented by the American Veterans Traveling Tribute.

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The ceremony's backdrop was the traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall presented by the American Veterans Traveling Tribute.

A Vietnam War veteran recognizes a name on the American Veteran Traveling Wall during the “Salute To Veterans” event at MacArthur Field on Fort Sam Houston Friday. Special recognition was given to those who fought during the Vietnam War. The backdrop presented during the ceremony is an 80 percent replica of the Vietnam Memorial Wall that travels through the country to commemorate those who fell during the Vietnam War. Although special recognition was given to Vietnam Veterans during the ceremony, all veterans were recognized and thanked for all they have given to the country with pride and honor.

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A Vietnam War veteran recognizes a name on the American Veteran Traveling Wall during the “Salute To Veterans” event at MacArthur Field on Fort Sam Houston Friday. Special recognition was given to those who fought during the Vietnam War. The backdrop presented during the ceremony is an 80 percent replica of the Vietnam Memorial Wall that travels through the country to commemorate those who fell during the Vietnam War. Although special recognition was given to Vietnam Veterans during the ceremony, all veterans were recognized and thanked for all they have given to the country with pride and honor.

Lt. Gen. Perry L. Wiggins (left) and other senior military leaders from around Fort Sam Houston and Joint Base San Antonio gave special recognition to Vietnam Veterans in attendance by presenting each with a lapel pin for their service during the “Salute To Veterans” event at MacArthur Field on Fort Sam Houston Friday, honoring veterans past and present for their service. Wiggins is the commanding general of U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) and senior Army commander of Fort Sam Houston and Camp Bullis.

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Lt. Gen. Perry L. Wiggins (left) and other senior military leaders from around Fort Sam Houston and Joint Base San Antonio gave special recognition to Vietnam Veterans in attendance by presenting each with a lapel pin for their service during the “Salute To Veterans” event at MacArthur Field on Fort Sam Houston Friday, honoring veterans past and present for their service. Wiggins is the commanding general of U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) and senior Army commander of Fort Sam Houston and Camp Bullis.

During this Thanksgiving Day, remember to give thanks and enjoy spending time with family and friends, while indulging in some delicious food. For additional safety tips, visit http://www.nfpa.org.

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During this Thanksgiving Day, remember to give thanks and enjoy spending time with family and friends, while indulging in some delicious food. For additional safety tips, visit http://www.nfpa.org.

FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas –

Fort Sam Houston celebrated military veterans at a ceremony hosted by Lt. Gen. Perry L. Wiggins along with key leaders from every military service branch at MacArthur Parade Field Nov. 13.

While celebrating all veterans, past and present; this ceremony gave special recognition to those who fought during the Vietnam War. The ceremony’s backdrop was the traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall presented by the American Veterans Traveling Tribute.

Each Vietnam Veteran was presented with a lapel pin recognizing their service. Wiggins is commanding general of U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) and senior Army commander of Fort Sam Houston and Camp Bullis.