Nancy Holt, a Vietnam War-era veteran, holds back tears as she describes the war years during a ceremony Tuesday at the La Plata County Senior Center. The event to recognize Vietnam-era veterans was put on by the Daughters of the American Revolution. March 29 was designated as a day to honor Vietnam-era veterans by Department of Veteran Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald. The last U.S. combat soldiers left Vietnam on March 29, 1973.

David Martinez, a Vietnam War veteran, speaks about his the war years during a ceremony Tuesday at the La Plata County Senior Center. The ceremony was put on by the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Steve Whit, with the Veterans of Foreign Wars No. 4031, carries the American Flag into the La Plata County Senior Center on Tuesday for a ceremony organized by the Daughters of the American Revolution to recognize Vietnam War-era veterans.