October 2, 2012 > Salute to Coast Guard Vietnam Veterans Salute to Coast Guard Vietnam Veterans Submitted By Joseph Carney All Coast Guard veterans who served anytime and anywhere between 1961 and May 1975 and their spouses are invited to a luncheon in their honor on Thursday, November 8, 2012. The event is sponsored by USCG Base Alameda, Coast Guard Officers Association, Chief Warrant Officers Association, Chief Petty Officers Association, Coast Guard Enlisted Association, Coast Guard Auxiliary and Coast Guard East Bay Spouses Club. Bring memorabilia from service days to display. There is no charge for our honored guests for the luncheon. A cutter tour will be held at 1330 hours. A special government rate is available for those staying at Executive Inn & Suites who mention "attending USCG event." The hotel can be contacted at: (510) 536-6633 or www.executiveinnoakland.com Coast Guard luncheon and recognition Thursday, Nov 8 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Gymnasium, Bldg. 16 Coast Guard Island, Alameda (510) 437-2955 or (510) 437-5371