The Kennebec County Veterans Honor Guard walks away Wednesday after presenting the colors during The Travis Mills Foundation’s annual Vietnam-Era Veterans Breakfast at the Augusta Civic Center. The free event was attended by 600 veterans who registered in advance. Each veteran was able to bring one guest. Travis Mills wasn’t able to attend, but sent a video message welcoming people to the event. Norm Karkos of Binnie Media hosted the event and gave a speech about his father, a Marine who served in Vietnam. Heather Hemphill, executive director of the Travis Mills Foundation, also spoke.

Maine Gov. Janet Mills chats with veterans Wednesday during The Travis Mills Foundation’s annual Vietnam-Era Veterans Breakfast at the Augusta Civic Center.

Ryan Jennings is wrapped in a quilt Wednesday during The Travis Mills Foundation’s annual Vietnam-Era Veterans Breakfast at the Augusta Civic Center. Jennings was one of five men who were presented a patriotic-themed quilt that was draped over them during the Quilts of Valor presentation at the end of the event.

Gerard R. Boisvert of Lewiston, left, and Ron Wills of Lisbon share a laugh before breakfast is served Wednesday during The Travis Mills Foundation’s annual Vietnam-Era Veterans Breakfast at the Augusta Civic Center.