Minnesota formally honored Vietnam-era veterans June 13 with a day of activities at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul, Minn., including a parade of local veterans groups, a classic car show, a reunion tent, and a historic reenactment zone featuring an authentic UH-1 helicopter, jeeps, tents and weapons from the era. (U.S. Army photo Spc. Brian Jesness, Minnesota National Guard)
Citizens prepare to see a parade by Vietnam veterans June 13 at the Minnesota State Capitol grounds.
Vietnam-era veterans and other civic-minded individuals lead a parade through the grounds of the Minnesota State Capitol June 13. (U.S. Army photo Spc. Brian Jesness, Minnesota National Guard)
A flyover on June 13, a day for remembering Minnesota's Vietnam-era veterans.
A drop of blood walks the Capitol grounds, reminding folks to donate blood if they are eligible to do so.
Families take a look at old military vehicles at Minnesota's day to honor Vietnam-era veterans June 13 at the State Capitol in St. Paul, Minn. (U.S. Army photo Spc. Brian Jesness, Minnesota National Guard)
Maj. Blane Iffert, Minnesota National Guard command historian, interviews Sen. Amy Klobuchar at the State Capitol during Minnesota's day to honor Vietnam-era veterans June 13. (U.S. Army photo Spc. Brian Jesness, Minnesota National Guard)
Minnesota citizens explore the State Capitol grounds June 13 during Minnesota's day for honoring Vietnam-era veterans.
