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Vietnam War Monument & Kiosk

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After first supporting French colonial forces in 1950, American advisors assumed full responsibility for training the Army of the Republic of Vietnam in 1956.

The largest number of American combat troops began to arrive in Vietnam during 1965 and the last left the country in 1973.

While some members of the New Mexico National Guard volunteered to serve in Vietnam, thousands more New Mexicans were drafted.
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This bronze monument depicts a soldier saying goodbye to his buddy. The Field Cross is made using a helmet, a rifle and a pair of boots and is a stark reminder of the loss of his friend. The artist is George Salas, however his real name is George Herman and he’s a Vietnam veteran. He takes his artist’s name from his mother’s maiden name.

This monument was dedicated 29 March 2010. The date is significant because it was on that day (29 March) in 1973 when all combat troops left Vietnam. This should not be confused, however, with the fall of Saigon which occurred 30 April 1975. That’s when all other Americans came out of Vietnam - including the CIA, Marine Corps Embassy Guards and medical personnel.
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2. Visitor / Event Center
3. Courtyard
4. Colonial War Kiosk
5. Territorial War Kiosk
6. World War I Kiosk
7. Buffalo Soldier Monument
8. Pearl Harbor Survivors Monument
9. World War II Kiosk & Monument
10. 8th Air Force Monument
11. Merchant Marines Monument
12. U.S. Submarine Veterans Monument
13. Welcome Home Memorial
14. U.S. Navy Veterans Monument
15. Korean War Monument & Kiosk
16. Vietnam War Monument & Kiosk
17. Expeditionary Missions Kiosk
18. Gulf War Kiosk
19. War On Terror Kiosk
20. The Call
21. The Preparation
22. The Battle
23. The Homecoming
24. The Conversation
25. The Word From Home
26. The Fallen Friend
27. Parade Ground
28. Amphitheater
29. Paratrooper Monument
30. Combat Infantry Badge Monument
31. Boulevard Of Flags & Blue Star Memorial
32. American Ex-Prisoner Of War Monument
33. Medal Of Honor Plaza
34. Purple Heart Monument
35. Holes In Our Hearts
36. American Veterans For Equal Rights
37. Tuskegee Airmen Monument
​38. Gold Star Mothers Monument
39. Navajo Code Talkers Monument
​40. Combined Action Program Monument
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  • HOME
  • VISIT
    • MEMORIAL PARK >
      • THE MEMORIAL >
        • The Call
        • The Preparation
        • The Battle
        • The Conversation
        • The Word From Home
        • The Fallen Friend
        • The Homecoming
      • KIOSKS >
        • Colonial War Kiosk
        • Expeditionary Missions Kiosk
        • Gulf War Kiosk
        • Territorial War Kiosk
        • War On Terror Kiosk
        • World War I Kiosk
        • World War II Kiosk & Monument
      • MEMORIALS >
        • American Ex-Prisoner Of War Memorial
        • Blue Star Memorial
        • Hole In Our Hearts Memorial
        • U.S. Navy Veterans Memorial
        • Welcome Home Memorial
      • MONUMENTS >
        • American Veterans For Equal Rights
        • Buffalo Soldier Monument
        • Combined Action Program Monument
        • Combat Infantry Badge Monument
        • 8th Air Force Monument
        • Gold Star Mothers Monument
        • Korean War Monument & Kiosk
        • Merchant Marines Monument
        • Navajo Code Talkers Monument
        • Paratrooper Monument
        • Pearl Harbor Survivors Monument
        • Purple Heart Monument
        • Tuskegee Airmen Monument
        • U.S. Submarine Veterans Monument
        • Vietnam War Monument & Kiosk
      • VENUES >
        • Amphitheater
        • Bell Tower
        • Boulevard Of Flags
        • Courtyard
        • Medal Of Honor Plaza
        • Parade Ground
        • Visitor / Event Center
    • MUSEUM >
      • Medal Of Honor Recipients
      • Submarine Periscope
      • Stained Glass Art
      • New Mexico Artist's Sculpture
      • Vietnam Veterans of NM Memorial
      • Past Presentations
    • VISITOR'S CENTER
    • FOUNDATION OFFICE & LIBRARY
  • MEMORIAL GIFTS
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  • EVENTS CALENDAR
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