FORT EUSTIS — Approximately 90 Vietnam War veterans and their families returned to Fort Eustis on Friday, Sept. 19, for a historic reunion hosted by graduates of the U.S. Army Transportation Officer Candidate School (TOCS), class years 1966 to 1968.

While TOCS reunions have been held at Fort Eustis before, this event commemorated the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War and recognized the enduring legacy of TOCS graduates, who served in critical transportation roles during the conflict.

“We share a common history. We’ve done things for our nation that we’re very proud of. Our nation called us, and we served — we served very well, particularly my OCS classmates,” said retired U.S. Army Maj. Gen. David Whaley, a TOCS Class 24-66 graduate and former Fort Eustis commander. “History

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