Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Joseph C. Giammearse. Joseph served during the Vietnam War.
After completing advanced infantry training and Airborne Jump school, Joseph was assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. On April 6, 1970, he went to Vietnam where he was stationed at Landing Zone English Military Base outside the village of Bong Son. He worked there as a cook for the HHC 2nd Airborne 503rd Infantry 173rd Airborne Brigade until 1971. Joseph now lives in New Jersey and enjoys spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren.
Thank you for your service, Joseph!
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Do you want to light up the face of a special Veteran? Have you been wondering how to tell your Veteran they are special to you? You’re in luck! VA’s #VeteranOfTheDay social media feature is an opportunity to highlight your Veteran and his/her service.
It’s easy to nominate a Veteran. All it takes is an email to newmedia@va.gov with as much information as you can put together, along with some good photos. Visit our blog post about nominating to learn how to create the best submission.
Graphic By Lilian Vo: Lilian Vo is an undergraduate senior at George Mason University studying Global Affairs and Intelligence Analysis.
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