Congressional Gold Medal for USMC Vietnam Helicopter Support and Medevac Crews
This act authorizes the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal to collectively honor the US Marine Corps and Navy Corpsmen who performed critical helicopter support and Medevac missions during the Vietnam War. This recognition acknowledges their heroic service and life-saving efforts under extreme danger. The medal will be displayed publicly at the National Museum of the United States Navy, and citizens can purchase bronze duplicates.
Key points
Veteran Recognition: Awards the highest civilian honor (Congressional Gold Medal) to USMC helicopter crews and Medevac Corpsmen from the Vietnam War for their essential, life-saving military service.
Public Display: The original medal will be housed at the National Museum of the United States Navy, ensuring the public can view this historical tribute.
Commemorative Items: Bronze duplicates of the medal will be struck and sold by the Treasury, allowing citizens to acquire a commemorative item while covering production costs.
Status:
Introduced
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