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The proposed Nebraska Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Papillion will include a flag display near the center and a medical helicopter raised to make it look like it is hovering over a field in Vietnam.

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The memorial wall will include QR barcodes that will allow visitors to look up more information about each of the 396 Nebraskans who died in the Vietnam War.

The obelisks will list major events from the war and around the world.

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A ribbon cutting ceremony for the Victory II Apartments in Omaha on Friday, September 18, 2020. The apartments are designated for homeless veterans, with supportive services from the VA also on site. General (Ret.) John F. Kelly, center, a former White House Chief of Staff and Secretary of Homeland Security, spoke at the opening celebration.

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A memorial wall spotlighting the 396 Nebraskans who died in the Vietnam War has been added to the planned Nebraska Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Papillion. An anonymous donor pledged $250,000 for the wall.

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Nebraska Vietnam Combat Veterans Flight members tour Washington, DC

Vietnam veteran Donald Reiman of Virginia (in wheelchair) looks for a the name of a fallen service member with USMC Capt. Dustin Stocks at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Monday in Washington, D.C. Reiman is part of the Nebraska Vietnam Combat Veterans Flight to visit memorials and monuments in the nation's capital for a day. 

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Nebraska Vietnam Combat Veterans Flight members tour Washington, DC

Vietnam veteran William Duffied of Lincoln waits for fellow service members to go to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Monday in Washington, D.C. They are part of the 500 veterans on the Nebraska Vietnam Combat Veterans Flight to visit memorials and monuments in the nation's capital for a day. 

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Nebraska Vietnam Combat Veterans Flight members tour Washington, DC

Vietnam veteran Danny Reese of Lincoln looks over the Lincoln Memorial on his way to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Monday in Washington, D.C. Reese is part of the 500 veterans on the Nebraska Vietnam Combat Veterans Flight to visit memorials and monuments in the nation's capital for a day. 

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Nebraska Vietnam Combat Veterans Flight members tour Washington, DC

Vietnam veterans (from left) Larry Lanning of Waverly, Robert Bladt of Alliance, Donald Reiman of Virginia and Clarence Holiday seek shade for a welcome ceremony at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Monday in Washington, D.C. The veterans are part of the 500 who are on the Nebraska Vietnam Combat Veterans Flight to visit memorials and monuments in the nation's capital for a day. 

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Nebraska Vietnam Combat Veterans Flight members tour Washington, DC

Former Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel (right) joined (from left) Rear Adm. Steve Gilmore of the Australian Embassy Defense Staff, South Korean Maj. Gen. Kyoung Soo Shin and Australian Vietnam veteran Peter Smith in welcoming Nebraska veterans to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Monday.

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Nebraska Vietnam Combat Veterans Flight members tour Washington, DC

Vietnam veteran Dick Gorton of Omaha (on crutches) and Michael Neuzil look for names of fallen service members Monday at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. The veterans are part of the Nebraska Vietnam Combat Veterans Flight to visit memorials and monuments in the nation's capital for a day. 

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Nebraska Vietnam Combat Veterans Flight members tour Washington, DC

Vietnam veteran Michael Neuzil of Papillion, awarded a Purple Heart for action in Vietnam, attends a program at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Monday in Washington, D.C. The veterans are part of the 500 on the Nebraska Vietnam Combat Veterans Flight to visit memorials and monuments in the nation's capital for a day. 

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Nebraska Vietnam Combat Veterans Flight members tour Washington, DC

Vietnam veteran Raymond "Doc" Bates looks for the names of fallen service members at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Monday in Washington, D.C. Bates is part of the 500 members of the Nebraska Vietnam Combat Veterans Flight to visit memorials and monuments in the nation's capital for a day. 

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Nebraska Vietnam Combat Veterans Flight members tour Washington, DC

Nebraska Sen. Deb Fischer (right) and Nebraska Vietnam veterans take part in an event at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Monday in Washington, D.C. The veterans are part of the Nebraska Vietnam Combat Veterans Flight.

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Nebraska Vietnam Combat Veterans Flight members tour Washington, DC

Nebraska Vietnam veterans watch as a volunteer makes a rubbing of a fallen service member at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Monday in Washington, D.C. The veterans are part of the Nebraska Vietnam Combat Veterans Flight to visit memorials and monuments in the nation's capital for a day. 

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Vietnam Combat Veterans Honor Flight, 06/06/2016

PALMYRA, NEB - 06/06/2016 - Celebrating their husbands and family members who served in the military, Gale Faltin (from left), gold star mother Noala Fritz, Anita Lindgren, and Patricia Coenen share a laugh together on Monday, June 6, 2016, at Glacial Till Vineyard and Winery. The ladies visited the vineyard and winery as part of the Vietnam Combat Veterans Honor Flight provided by Patriot Productions. Dozens of volunteers and 500 Vietnam Combat Veterans from Nebraska were flown to Washington, D.C., on a one-day, all-expenses-paid excursion to see the national monuments and war memorials while their wives and loved ones enjoyed a day of "home front" activities in Lincoln. KRISTIN STREFF, Journal Star

KRISTIN STREFF, Journal Star

Nebraska Vietnam Combat Veterans Flight members tour Washington, DC

John Johnson of Cody (right) and Larry Beckman of Omaha carry a wreath to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Monday, where former Sen. Chuck Hagel joined fellow Vietnam veterans from Nebraska.

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Nebraska Vietnam Combat Veterans Flight members tour Washington, DC

Vietnam veteran Gilbert Alberti of Lincoln points to a fallen service member at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Monday in Washington, D.C. Alberti is part of the Nebraska Vietnam Combat Veterans Flight to visit memorials and monuments in the nation's capital for a day. 

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Nebraska Vietnam Combat Veterans Flight members tour Washington, DC

A naval officer greets Nebraska veterans near the Lincoln Memorial last month in Washington.

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Nebraska Vietnam Combat Veterans Flight members tour Washington, DC

Vietnam veteran Merle Thompson of Lincoln receives a special pin at the Lincoln Memorial in June. Thompson was one of 500 Vietnam combat vets to travel to Washington. The flight's organizers will take 500 more in May.

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Nebraska Vietnam Combat Veterans Flight members tour Washington, DC

Vietnam veteran Larry Lanning of Wavery, Nenraska wears a vest with multiple pins and badges as he makes his way to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, June 6, 2016, in Washington, DC. Lanning was part of the 500 Nebraska Vietnam Combat Veterans Flight to visit memorials and monuments in the nation's capital for a day. MIKE THEILER For the Journal Star

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Nebraska Vietnam Combat Veterans Flight members tour Washington, DC

Vietnam veteran James Dooley of Omaha prepares to make a photo of the Lincoln Memorial before going to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, June 6, 2016, in Washington, DC. Dooley was part of the 500 Nebraska Vietnam Combat Veterans Flight to visit memorials and monuments in the nation's capital for a day. MIKE THEILER For the Journal Star

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Nebraska Vietnam Combat Veterans Flight members tour Washington, DC

Vietnam Veterans John Johnson (R) of Cody and Larry Beckman of Omaha salute after laying a wreath at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, June 6, 2016, in Washington, DC. The veterans are part of the 500 Nebraska Vietnam Combat Veterans Flight to visit memorials and monuments in the nation's capital for a day. MIKE THEILER For the Journal Star

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Nebraska Vietnam Combat Veterans Flight members tour Washington, DC

Former Senator and Vietnam veteran Chuck Hagel (L) chats with Marvin Meis of Elgin, Nebraska and other veterans, June 6, 2016, in Washington, DC. The veterans are part of the 500 Nebraska Vietnam Combat Veterans Flight to visit memorials and monuments in the nation's capital for a day. MIKE THEILER For the Journal Star

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Nebraska Vietnam Combat Veterans Flight members tour Washington, DC

Jim Moore of Lincoln, who lost his arms in combat, joined other Vietnam veterans from Nebraska at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in June.

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Nebraska Vietnam Combat Veterans Flight members tour Washington, DC

Danny Reese of Lincoln sports his black vest for a group photo of Nebraska veterans outside the Lincoln Memorial in June.

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Nebraska Vietnam Combat Veterans Flight members tour Washington, DC

Vietnam veteran Dean Bell of Minatare, Nebraska, wearing a hat for the 101st Airborne, listens to remarks during a welcoming ceremony at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, June 6, 2016, in Washington, DC. Bell was part of the 500 Nebraska Vietnam Combat Veterans Flight to visit memorials and monuments in the nation's capital for a day. MIKE THEILER For the Journal Star

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Nebraska Vietnam Combat Veterans Flight members tour Washington, DC

A Nebraska Vietnam veteran makes a rubbing of a fallen service member at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in June.

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Nebraska Vietnam Combat Veterans Flight members tour Washington, DC

A single rose is left as a tribute at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

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Nebraska Vietnam Combat Veterans Flight members tour Washington, DC

A group of Nebraska Vietnam veterans gather for a photo on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, June 6, 2016, in Washington, DC. The group is part of the 500 Nebraska Vietnam Combat Veterans Flight to visit memorials and monuments in the nation's capital for a day. MIKE THEILER For the Journal Star

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Veterans Flight

Vietnam veteran Gilbert Hernandez of Hershey (sitting) looks at notes as he tries to find the name of John Doolittle at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in June. Organizers are planning another honor flight to Washington, D.C.

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Veterans Flight

Al Crook, commander of VFW Post 854 in Fremont, touches the Vietnam Veterans Memorial during a visit to Washington in June. Crook was one of 500 to take part in the Nebraska Vietnam Combat Veterans Flight.

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Vietnam Combat Veterans Honor Flight, 06/06/2016

PALMYRA, NEB - 06/06/2016 - Hundreds of military wives and loved ones of Vietnam Combat Veterans celebrate their soldiers over dinner and drinks on Monday, June 6, 2016, at Glacial Till Vineyard and Winery. The veterans' wives and loved ones visited the vineyard and winery as part of the Vietnam Combat Veterans Honor Flight provided by Patriot Productions. Dozens of volunteers and 500 Vietnam Combat Veterans from Nebraska were flown to Washington, D.C., on a one-day, all-expenses-paid excursion to see the national monuments and war memorials while their wives and loved ones enjoyed a day of "home front" activities in Lincoln. KRISTIN STREFF, Journal Star

KRISTIN STREFF, Journal Star

Vietnam Combat Veterans Honor Flight, 06/06/2016

PALMYRA, NEB - 06/06/2016 - A custom-made wine glass honoring Vietnam Combat Veterans is ready for military wives and loved ones to toast their soldiers on Monday, June 6, 2016, at Glacial Till Vineyard and Winery. The veterans' wives and loved ones visited the vineyard and winery as part of the Vietnam Combat Veterans Honor Flight provided by Patriot Productions. Dozens of volunteers and 500 Vietnam Combat Veterans from Nebraska were flown to Washington, D.C., on a one-day, all-expenses-paid excursion to see the national monuments and war memorials while their wives and loved ones enjoyed a day of "home front" activities in Lincoln. KRISTIN STREFF, Journal Star

KRISTIN STREFF, Journal Star

Vietnam Combat Veterans Honor Flight, 06/06/2016

PALMYRA, NEB - 06/06/2016 - Ann Morgan of DeWitt, Neb. enjoys a glass of wine and dinner on the patio at Glacial Till Vineyard and Winery on Monday, June 6, 2016, while her husband, Tom Morgan, a U.S. Army veteran, participates in Patriot Productions' Vietnam Combat Veterans Honor Flight. As 500 Vietnam Combat Veterans from Nebraska and dozens of volunteers were flown to Washington, D.C., on a one-day, all-expenses-paid excursion to see the national monuments and war memorials, their wives and loved ones enjoyed a day of "home front" activities in Lincoln. KRISTIN STREFF, Journal Star

KRISTIN STREFF, Journal Star

Vietnam Combat Veterans Honor Flight, 06/06/2016

PALMYRA, NEB - 06/06/2016 - Claudia Larsen (from left) and Jean Brady have winery manager Tim Murman pour a glass of wine on the patio at Glacial Till Vineyard and Winery on Monday, June 6, 2016, while their husbands, Steve Larsen and Kenneth Brady, both U.S. Army veterans, participates in Patriot Productions' Vietnam Combat Veterans Honor Flight. As 500 Vietnam Combat Veterans from Nebraska and dozens of volunteers were flown to Washington, D.C., on a one-day, all-expenses-paid excursion to see the national monuments and war memorials, their wives and loved ones enjoyed a day of "home front" activities in Lincoln. KRISTIN STREFF, Journal Star

KRISTIN STREFF, Journal Star

Vietnam Combat Veterans Honor Flight, 06/06/2016

PALMYRA, NEB - 06/06/2016 - Hundreds of military wives and loved ones of Vietnam Combat Veterans celebrate their soldiers over dinner and drinks on Monday, June 6, 2016, at Glacial Till Vineyard and Winery. The veterans' wives and loved ones visited the vineyard and winery as part of the Vietnam Combat Veterans Honor Flight provided by Patriot Productions. Dozens of volunteers and 500 Vietnam Combat Veterans from Nebraska were flown to Washington, D.C., on a one-day, all-expenses-paid excursion to see the national monuments and war memorials while their wives and loved ones enjoyed a day of "home front" activities in Lincoln. KRISTIN STREFF, Journal Star

KRISTIN STREFF, Journal Star

Vietnam Combat Veterans Honor Flight, 06/06/2016

PALMYRA, NEB - 06/06/2016 - A toast to honor their husbands and family members who served in the military is shared by Gale Faltin (from left), Noala Fritz, and Patricia Coenen on Monday, June 6, 2016, at Glacial Till Vineyard and Winery. The ladies visited the vineyard and winery as part of the Vietnam Combat Veterans Honor Flight provided by Patriot Productions. Dozens of volunteers and 500 Vietnam Combat Veterans from Nebraska were flown to Washington, D.C., on a one-day, all-expenses-paid excursion to see the national monuments and war memorials while their wives and loved ones enjoyed a day of "home front" activities in Lincoln. KRISTIN STREFF, Journal Star

KRISTIN STREFF, Journal Star

Honor flight

Vietnam War veterans are greeted at Eppley Airfield after their Honor Flight back to Nebraska on Monday, June 6, 2016.

KEVIN ABOUREZK, Journal Star

Honor flight

Vietnam War veterans are greeted at Eppley Airfield after their flight back to Nebraska on Monday, June 6, 2016.

KEVIN ABOUREZK, Journal Star

Honor flight

A crowd of about 5,000 greeted Vietnam War veterans at Eppley Airfield after their honor flight returned to Nebraska last year. Organizers hope 7,000 people show up in Lincoln on May 1.

KEVIN ABOUREZK, Journal Star file photo

Honor flight

Vietnam War veterans are greeted at Eppley Airfield after their honor flight back to Nebraska on June 6, 2016.

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Honor flight

Vietnam War veterans are greeted at Eppley Airfield after their honor flight back to Nebraska on June 6, 2016.

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Honor flight

Vietnam War veterans are greeted at Eppley Airfield after their honor flight back to Nebraska last year.

KEVIN ABOUREZK, Journal Star file photo

Honor flight

Vietnam War veterans are greeted at Eppley Airfield after their flight back to Nebraska on June 6, 2016. 

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The proposed Nebraska Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Papillion will include a flag display near the center and a medical helicopter raised to make it look like it is hovering over a field in Vietnam.

A memorial wall spotlighting the 396 Nebraskans who died in the Vietnam War has been added to the planned Nebraska Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Papillion. An anonymous donor pledged $250,000 for the wall.

The memorial wall will include QR barcodes that will allow visitors to look up more information about each of the 396 Nebraskans who died in the Vietnam War.

An artist's rendering of the memorial park from the air.

A rendering of the park, which will have 11 obelisks representing the years that the U.S. was involved in Vietnam.

The obelisks will list major events from the war and around the world.

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