On March 29th, 1973, the last American troops left Vietnam, more than a decade after the first United States armed forces’ first combat mission against the Viet Cong, and this March 29th Vietnam Veterans will be honored in Washington. Washington County Vietnam Veterans will be recognized at the Washington County Veterans Affairs Office. Wednesday will be Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day. The reception will be held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. as a thanks for their service during the war.