Honoring a Student; Honoring them all

by Allyson Shaw

James Wright grew up in the small mining town of Galena, Ill. Galena was once known for its prosperous lead mines and still had a vigorous zinc-mining industry after World War II. Wright,… Read More →

LESSONS FROM WAR WITH GEN. ODIERNO PART 2

by Allyson Shaw

This is another installment in our Lessons from War project, in which Jan C. Scruggs interviews prominent Americans about their experiences concerned the Vietnam War and veterans. Today we present the second half… Read More →

Lessons From War With Gen. Odierno Part 1

by Allyson Shaw

This is another installment in our Lessons from War project, in which Jan C. Scruggs interviews prominent Americans about their experiences concerning the Vietnam War and veterans. Today we present the first half… Read More →

Sponsoring Names on The Wall

by Allyson Shaw

By Colonel David A. Napoliello, USA (Ret.) The five men on The Wall that my wife and I have chosen to sponsor as part of the Faces Never Forgotten program lived varied lives… Read More →

Civic Virtue and Other Habits

by Allyson Shaw

By Jan C. Scruggs The Education Center at The Wall will serve many purposes for our society. Working together with the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the Education Center will be a place where visitors… Read More →

Veteran Donates in Honor of His Friends

by Allyson Shaw

Philadelphia Marine veteran Gunnery Sergeant Frank “Gunny” Thompson was recognized for a significant donation in honor fellow service members inscribed on The Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. One of the service members… Read More →

VVMF Says Thank You!

by Allyson Shaw

All of us here at VVMF would like to extend a sincere “Thank you” to each and every person who has supported us in reaching our goal. We are delighted to say that… Read More →

Dustoff Medic Remembers Vietnam

by Allyson Shaw

By Neal Stanley It seems like maybe only two years ago I was running to my chopper…putting on my flak jacket and flight helmet….untying the main rotor blade….watching the engine compartment for fire… Read More →

Veteran To Honor His Fallen High School Classmates

by Allyson Shaw

Of the seven young men who went to fight in Vietnam from R. L. Turner High School class of 1967 in Carrollton, Texas, Michael Johnson was the only one to come back. “I… Read More →

VVMF Staff and Veterans Celebrate!

by Jenn Rowell

VVMF staff members always jump at the chance to get out of the office and serve veterans. Last Friday we joined with the leadership from Student Veterans of America and the George Washington… Read More →