The Returned and Services League of Australia, Washington, DC

Here is a brief video of Last Thursday's Long Tan memorial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9-L9qls5gM&feature=feedlik ��

Long Tan Commemoration Ceremony 18 August, 2011 10:15 A.M. – 10:30 AM Near the Vietnam Veterans Memorial* Constitution Avenue and Henry Bacon Dr. NW Washington, DC A commemorative service held at Long Tan by 6RAR/NZ (ANZAC) troops, three years after the battle. * The simple, solemn, ceremony, is being kept deliberately short to enable those attending time to pay their respects at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall afterwards. *East of the Wall between 21st and 20th streets.) Additional Details: Seating will not be provided. There is no reserved parking. Parking on the Mall is often difficult, but visitors may find spots on Constitution Ave. or Ohio Drive. Limited handicapped parking is available at the Korean War Memorial (Daniel French Drive), WWII Memorial, and Roosevelt Memorial. The Washington Post has the following information: By Metro: From Foggy Bottom (Blue/Orange Lines), walk south on 23rd Street to Lincoln Memorial [0.9 miles]...

Commemoration of the Battle of Long Tan by RSL Washington August 18, 2011 in the vicinity of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial - All are welcome. Additional details to follow. Here are two links to information on the Australian Department of Veterans Affairs Vietnam web site: http://vietnam-war.commemoration.gov.au/combat/battle-of-long-tan_battle.php , http://vietnam-war.commemoration..gov.au/vietnam-war-myths/index.php