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Info here:

http://viet-myths.net/

This has been pretty stealthy so far. Organizers have been "flying under the radar" of the news media and the Dem slime machine so far. They're hoping to stream the audio on the net. I know of several MOH recipients who will be there and one whose health precludes, but will speak by videotape.

This is not a partisan political event. Democrats are welcome. Disruptors are not. All Vietnam vets or other vets must be authenticated, and dress is business dress. Anybody showing up in a thin coat of grime and BDUs and a boonie hat with a million stupid pins on it will be shown the door. And a fine door it is.

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"All Vietnam vets or other vets must be authenticated, and dress is business dress. Anybody showing up in a thin coat of grime and BDUs and a boonie hat with a million stupid pins on it will be shown the door. And a fine door it is."

I am glad to hear this. I have been advocating this for many years. To be respected one must look respectable. Quash the myth of the 'wacked out boonie rat.'

All Vietnam vets or other vets must be authenticated, and dress is business dress.

How do they expect to "authenticate" someone who has been out of the Army for 40 years? I guess a DD 214, but who carries that around with them?

Anybody showing up in a thin coat of grime and BDUs and a boonie hat with a million stupid pins on it will be shown the door.

I agree with this portion of the requirement. I no longer own a boonie hat, and my BDU's are a little on the snug side now, although I can still slip into them if needed.

I work along side several Vietnam veterans and I challenge anyone to point us out in a crowd of similiar aged males. I wear a baseball cap with "Vietnam Veteran" on it and have had several stares recently, as if I did not meet the sterotype. I am a white male, 6'4" and weigh around 215. My hair is still blonde and I have as much at 54 as I did at 24 and I have a nicely trimmed full beard. I don't have flashbacks, although visits to "the Wall" bring tears and prayers.

For those of us that are unable to attend this event, I ask that you or others keep us posted on the happenings. Thanks.