Vietnam veteran to recount Phoenix Program during American Legion Post 20 meeting, Nov. 12
A Vietnam War veteran who served at the far tip of the spear will describe his experiences at the next meeting of the National Press Club's American Legion post. Post 20's luncheon meeting will take place at noon on Wednesday, Nov. 12, in the McClendon Room. All Press Club members are invited.
Brian Zimmer will discuss his service with MACV/CORDS, or Military Assistance Command-Vietnam/Civil Operations and Revolutionary Development Support, and the associated Phoenix Program. The Phoenix Program targeted Viet Cong leadership.
This will be a hybrid meeting, with a Zoom component for those who live outside the DC area or who cannot get to the Press Club. The Zoom link is posted below.
To facilitate the luncheon meeting, those who attend in person are asked to use the buffet rather than making individual orders, and to bring $30 in cash to cover the buffet lunch, tax and tip. The cash will be collected to pay for the luncheon in one bill.
Topic: ALPost20 -Brian Zimmer Experiences in Vietnam MACV
Time: Nov. 12, 2025 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Meeting ID: 868 1802 8850
Passcode: ALPOST20
American Legion Post 20 has been affiliated with the National Press Club for more than a century. The post was founded at the suggestion of famed World War I General John J. Pershing, who was an associate member of the Press Club at the time.