Vietnam Veterans Day, March 28, 2026
It was our honor to host a full day of events at the National Museum of Military Vehicles on March 28 in recognition of National Vietnam Veterans Day and Wyoming Veterans Welcome Home Day, honoring Vietnam veterans and encouraging the public to recognize their service while many are still with us. The program included a tour of the Vietnam War gallery, the arrival of a Black Hawk helicopter, a welcome home ceremony, educational film screenings, and a featured presentation of the WyomingPBS documentary “Home From the Vietnam War,” which shares the story of U.S. Army Lt. Lee Alley, Wyoming’s most decorated veteran—from his heroic service in Vietnam to his struggles with PTSD and his ongoing work supporting fellow veterans. The day concluded with a panel discussion and public Q&A, offering a meaningful opportunity to acknowledge the sacrifices of Vietnam veterans—many of whom did not receive the respect they deserved upon returning home—and to extend long-overdue recognition and gratitude.
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon, left, visits with a Vietnam War veteran during a Vietnam Veterans Day event on March 28, 2026, at the National Museum of Military Vehicles in Dubois, Wyo. (Photo: WyomingPBS)
Dan Starks, founder of the National Museum of Military Vehicles, leads a tour for Vietnam veterans and their families during a Vietnam Veterans Day event on March 28, 2026, at the National Museum of Military Vehicles in Dubois, Wyo. (Photo: WyomingPBS)
Wyoming National Guard crew look at a Black Hawk helicopter after landing at the National Museum of Military Vehicles during a Vietnam Veterans Day event on March 28, 2026, in Dubois, Wyo. (Photo: WyomingPBS)
Veterans and their families tour the Vietnam War gallery at the National Museum of Military Vehicles during a Vietnam Veterans Day event on March 28, 2026, in Dubois, Wyo. (Photo: WyomingPBS)
U.S. Sen. John Barrasso, left, visits with Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon and guests during a Vietnam Veterans Day event on March 28, 2026, at the National Museum of Military Vehicles in Dubois, Wyo. (Photo WyomingPBS)
Filmmaker Mat Hames, left, and U.S. Army Lieutenant Lee Alley, Wyoming’s most decorated veteran, share a moment during a Vietnam Veterans Day event on March 28, 2026, at the National Museum of Military Vehicles in Dubois, Wyo. Hames directed the WyomingPBS documentary “Home From the Vietnam War,” which tells Alley’s story—from his upbringing in Wyoming and service in Vietnam to his struggles with PTSD and his work supporting fellow veterans. (Photo: WyomingPBS)
A near-capacity crowd attends a welcome home ceremony and watches the WyomingPBS documentary “Home From the Vietnam War,” directed by Mat Hames, during a Vietnam Veterans Day event on March 28, 2026, at the National Museum of Military Vehicles in Dubois, Wyo. The film tells the story of U.S. Army Lt. Lee Alley, Wyoming’s most decorated veteran, from his service in Vietnam to his work supporting fellow veterans. (Photo: Wyoming PBS)
Veterans applaud following a screening of the WyomingPBS documentary “Home From the Vietnam War,” directed by Mat Hames, during a Vietnam Veterans Day event on March 28, 2026, at the National Museum of Military Vehicles in Dubois, Wyo. The film tells the story of U.S. Army Lt. Lee Alley, Wyoming’s most decorated veteran, from his service in Vietnam to his work supporting fellow veterans. (Photo: WyomingPBS)
Through ceremonies, exhibits, and a screening of WyomingPBS’s Home From the Vietnam War, the event offered a chance to reflect, recognize, and say “welcome home” to Vietnam veterans—many for the first time.
We invite you to watch the day’s highlights and join us in honoring their service.
Join us for a special Vietnam Veterans Day event honoring service, reflection, and remembrance at the National Museum of Military Vehicles in Dubois, Wyoming.
Schedule of Events
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10 amTour of the Vietnam War Gallery
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10:15 amHome From the Vietnam War (film only)
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12 pmArrival of a Black Hawk helicopter1 pmGovernor's Welcome Home Ceremony2:15 pmTour of the Vietnam War Gallery2:15 pmEagle Society Drum Group from the Wind River Indian Reservation2:30 pmVictory on the Battlefield and in Peace screening2:45 pmHome From the Vietnam War community first look, panel discussion to followEvent partners: WyomingPBS, The National Museum of Military Vehicles, Wyoming Veterans Commission, and the Wyoming Department of Education
About the Event
The National Museum of Military Vehicles will mark National Vietnam Veterans Day and Wyoming Veterans Welcome Home Day with a full-day program on Saturday, March 28, honoring Vietnam veterans and urging the public to recognize their service while many are still alive.
The event includes a 10 a.m. tour of the museum’s Vietnam War gallery, a noon arrival of a Black Hawk helicopter, a 1 p.m. welcome home ceremony, an educational screening on the Vietnam War, and a featured showing of the WyomingPBS documentary
Home from the Vietnam War. The day will conclude with a panel discussion and public Q&A with filmmaker and participants connected to the film. The message emphasizes that Vietnam veterans were often mistreated when they returned home, that their stories are too often overlooked, and that this event is meant to offer the recognition and gratitude they long deserved.