which will be followed by a dinner/dance on May 24.

along with the Veterans Memorial Court Alliance (VMCA).was a heartfelt tribute to the extraordinary courage and legacy of Asian American veterans who served in the Vietnam War and subsequent conflicts.

IRVINE — The Asian American Community Media Project (AAcomp).Highlights of the event included a recorded congratulatory message from Monica Mohinra.each attending veteran received a custom-designed challenge coin and a personalized flash drive containing their complete interview.

Participants included (from left) Kristyn Hayashi.AAcomp and VMCA together honor the heroes who have long been overdue for recognition.

a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and sharing the voices of Asian American veterans.

Seventy-five of the honored and inducted veterans attended.he joined the Army in 1969 and was assigned to an armored battalion after completing basic training.

to visit memorials built in their honor.Hospital in Ascom City near Bupyong.

The three sansei veterans will be returning on Sunday.Shintani served in the Army Medical Corps from 1968 to 1969.