On May 13, 2023, the United States paid tribute to the service, sacrifice and contributions of Vietnam veterans, their families, and those who supported them. Co-hosted by NFL legend
Joe Theismann, former ESPN reporter (and Miss America 1985)
Sharlene Hawkes, TV star
Lauren B. Martin, and Broadway star
Jon Hacker. This Emmy-nominated multimedia special features historical, musical, and documentary elements, with special appearances by President
Joe Biden, Secretary of Defense
Lloyd Austin, singer
Lee Greenwood, actor
Robert Patrick, former POW
Everett Alvarez Jr., Jr., Medal of Honor recipient
James C. McCloughan, and more. Produced by writer-director
Benjamin Bryant, the show features dynamic performances from
The United States Army Band, joined onstage by Morgan Greco, Christal Rheams, and the New York Tenors; as well as performances by rock, country, and folk ensembles from each of the military services.