Honor a Vietnam veteran whose service continued long after the Vietnam War with the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund's Service Beyond Service Award. VVMF is accepting nominations for 2027. This award recognizes outstanding living Vietnam veterans who after returning home, continued to serve their communities through volunteerism, advocacy, professional distinction, public service and philanthropy. Learn more at vvmf.org/Service-Beyond-Serv…

Thank you to all the volunteers who came out to help set up The Wall That Heals in Cookeville, Tennessee. The Wall That Heals in Cookeville, Tennessee is open around the clock until 2pm on Sunday. Visit vvmf.org/the-wall-that-heals for more information.

Thank you to the escort crew in Cookeville, Tennessee for seeing The Wall That Heals into the community. Paul Scholtens of Christenson Transportation hauled The Wall That Heals into Cookeville, Tennessee. Our drivers donate their time, fuel, and equipment to haul The Wall That Heals around the country. Thank you, Paul! Visit vvmf.org/the-wall-that-heals for more information. – at Cookeville, TN

The VVMF Veterans Day Ceremony at The Wall in Washington, DC is November 11, 2026 @ 1:00PM EST Visit vvmf.org/veteransday2026/ to RSVP and read about the speakers for the event. RSVP by November 4th. Visit action.vvmf.org/j9vKaRUdvkSs… to make a gift in honor of our heroes.

Happy 251st Birthday to the United States Navy. 4.4% of all service members on The Wall served in the Navy during the Vietnam War. Visit their profiles at bit.ly/3FBNZtE Many more served in Vietnam, returned home, and died due to service-related illness. Visit their profiles at bit.ly/3mOQ4K6 We salute all Navy service members today and always. "Forged by the Sea"

On Sunday, this outstanding team of Aston Public Works employees, along with several students, city employees from other departments, and veterans, packed up The Wall That Heals despite heavy rain in Aston, Pennsylvania. Paul Scholtens of Christenson Transportation hauled The Wall That Heals out of Aston, PA, on Sunday. Our drivers donate their time, fuel, and equipment to haul The Wall That Heals around the country. Thank you, Paul! Visit vvmf.org/the-wall-that-heals for more information.

This outstanding team of Veterans, Citizens and Public Works employees built The Wall That Heals here in Aston, Pennsylvania today. Thank you, volunteers! The Wall That Heals in Aston, Pennsylvania is open around the clock until 2pm on Sunday. Visit VVMF.org/the-wall-that-heals for more information.

Thank you to the escort crew in Aston, Pennsylvania, for seeing us safely into their community yesterday. Thank you, riders! Shout-out to Steve Clinger (U.S. Army) of Barber Trucking, who hauled The Wall That Heals into Aston, Pennsylvania, yesterday. Our drivers donate their time, fuel, and equipment to haul The Wall That Heals around the country. Thank you, Steve! Visit vvmf.org/the-wall-that-heals for more information.

Thank you to this hard-working crew, The Wall That Heals wrapped up in St. Clairsville, Ohio, yesterday. Thank you, volunteers! Thanks to Steve Clinger, Army OEF veteran from Barber Trucking, for hauling The Wall That Heals out of St. Clairsville, Ohio, last night. Our drivers donate their time, fuel, and equipment to haul The Wall That Heals around the country. Thank you, Steve! Visit vvmf.org/the-wall-that-heals for more information.

Happy Birthday, Maya Lin! Maya was 21 years old when she won the design competition for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Her design has helped a nation face loss and heal from the wounds of war. We thank her for her vision. About Maya Lin: vvmf.org/maya-lin

Thanks to Belmont Correctional Institution staff and incarcerated persons, The Wall That Heals is set up and welcoming visitors in St. Clairsville, Ohio. Thank you, volunteers! The Wall That Heals in St. Clairsville, Ohio is open around the clock until Sunday at 2pm. Visit VVMF.org/the-wall-that-heals for more information.

Thank you to yesterday's riders for seeing us safely into St. Clairsville, Ohio. The riders started in Wheeling, West Virginia and wound their way through several communities to arrive in St. Clairsville, Ohio. Thanks to Eric and Kathy Dayton from Dayton Farms for bringing The Wall That Heals into St. Clairsville, Ohio. Our drivers donate their time, fuel, and equipment to haul The Wall That Heals around the country. Thank you, Eric and Kathy! Visit vvmf.org/the-wall-that-heals for more information.

Echoes of the Vietnam War is committed to telling the stories of the Vietnam Era — from the battlefield to the home front, and from those who served to those whose lives were forever shaped by the war. Check out our latest episodes: 🎙️ Taking Requests, Taking Fire, Parts 1 and 2 — Armed Forces Vietnam Network disc jockey John Bagwell shares how a radio assignment in Huế became a fight for survival during the Tet Offensive. 🎙️ The War Within a War, Part 1 — acclaimed author Wil Haygood explores the intersection of the Vietnam War and the civil rights movement, and the experiences of Black Americans serving during a time of profound change at home. 🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts or at vvmf.org/echoes.

Save the Date Candlelight Memorial: Honoring the Life of Diane Carlson-Evans November 10, 2026 5:00 pm ET Vietnam Women's Memorial, Washington, DC

Big thank you to the Hartwick College Men’s Lacrosse team, Boy Scout Troop 23, a group from Job Corps, and all the local volunteers who helped pack up The Wall That Heals in Oneonta, New York, yesterday. Thank you to Eric and Kathy Dayton from Dayton Farms in Bolivar, OH for hauling The Wall That Heals out of Oneonta, New York. Our drivers donate their time, fuel, and equipment to haul The Wall That Heals around the country. Thank you Eric and Kathy! And lastly, but importantly, Oneonta, New York experienced a very wet week so a shoutout to Briana and Glenn Wheeler from Approved Towing for standing by if we needed a tow out. Luckily, we didn't but they were willing to donate their services for free if need be. Thank you Briana and Glenn! Visit vvmf.org/the-wall-that-heals for more information.

Today, we honor the immeasurable sacrifices of our Gold Star family members who have lost a son, daughter, or loved one in service to our nation. We recognize their unyielding strength and courage on Gold Star Mother's and Family Day. #GoldStarMothersDay #GoldStarFamilies

Thanks to the students from Job Corps, The Wall That Heals is up in Oneonta, New York. Thank you, volunteers! The Wall That Heals in Oneonta, New York is open around the clock until 2pm on Sunday. Visit vvmf.org/the-wall-that-heals for more information.

Yesterday, Cliff and Ann from Clifford Hay Inc. hauled The Wall That Heals into Oneonta, New York. And all on Ann’s birthday. HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY, ANN! Our drivers donate their time, fuel, and equipment to haul The Wall That Heals around the country. Thank you, Cliff and Ann! A big shoutout to the escort crew who saw us safely into Oneonta, New York. Thank you, riders! Visit vvmf.org/the-wall-that-heals for more information.

Students from Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Veterans, city employees and local residents packed up The Wall That Heals from Yarmouth, MA, yesterday. Thank you, volunteers! Clifford & Ann Hay of Clifford C. Hay Inc. hauled The Wall That Heals out of Yarmouth, MA, last night. Our drivers donate their time, fuel, and equipment to haul The Wall That Heals around the country. Thank you Clifford and Ann! Visit vvmf.org/the-wall-that-heals for more information.

Veterans, citizens, students of Dennis/Yarmouth High School, Barnstable High School all assembled The Wall That Heals in Yarmouth, Massachusetts, yesterday. One of the volunteers even traveled all the way from northern California, specifically to be a part of this event! Thank you, volunteers! The Wall That Heals in Yarmouth, Massachusetts is open around the clock until Sunday at 2pm. Visit vvmf.org/the-wall-that-heals for more information.

Thank you to all the riders who saw The Wall That Heals safely into Yarmouth, Massachusetts, yesterday. Jody Santiago (U.S. Marine Corps) of Regency Transportation hauled The Wall That Heals into Yarmouth, Massachusetts, yesterday. Our drivers donate their time, fuel, and equipment to haul The Wall That Heals around the country. Thank you, Jody. Visit vvmf.org/the-wall-that-heals for the full 2026 tour schedule and more information.