Vietnam Vet Memorial

Yesterday, The Wall That Heals was constructed in Brooklyn, Iowa by these wonderful volunteers. Thank you! The Wall That Heals in Brooklyn, Iowa is on display around the clock until Sunday at 2pm. Visit vvmf.org/the-wall-that-… for more information and the full 2026 tour schedule.

Yesterday, The Wall That Heals made its way into Brooklyn, Iowa by this great escort crew! Thank you, riders! A big thank you to Brandi Zimmerman & Joe Coleman from Z-line Ltd for hauling us safely into Brooklyn, Iowa. Our drivers donate their time, fuel, and equipment to haul us around the country. Thank you, Brandi & Joe! Visit vvmf.org/the-wall-that-… for the full 2026 tour schedule and more information.

On August 10 – Agent Orange Awareness Day – we will bring light to the continuing dark toll of the war by placing thousands of orange candles at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Sponsor a candle and buy shirts at vvmf.org/Agent-Orange-A… The Vietnam War may be over, but the battle continues for many Vietnam veterans. Nearly 3 million service members served in Vietnam and most returned home. But since then, thousands of Vietnam veterans have fought illnesses related to Agent Orange exposure. This deadly toxin has impacted the lives of thousands of veterans and their families but is largely unknown to most Americans.

This outstanding group of Veterans, city employees and citizens of Manning, Iowa disassembled The Wall That Heals with a great send-off yesterday. Thank you, volunteers! Joe Colemann and Brandi Zimmermann Colemann of Z Line Ltd are hauled The Wall That Heals out of Manning, Iowa, yesterday. Our drivers donate their time, fuel, and equipment to haul us around the country. Thank you, Joe & Brandi! Visit vvmf.org/the-wall-that-… for more information and the full 2026 tour schedule.

Tomorrow, July 28th, USAA will unveil a one-of-a-kind monument to honor the military service members who have defended our freedom for the last 250 years. Learn about this unique tribute at monument250.com.

The Wall That Heals was set up yesterday by this wonderful group of volunteers in Manning, Iowa. Thank you, volunteers! The Wall That Heals in Manning, Iowa is open around the clock until Sunday at 2pm. Visit VVMF.org/the-wall-that-… for the full 2026 tour schedule and more information.

The Wall That Heals made it safely into Manning, Iowa today. Big thank you to the escort crew who saw us safely in. Also, a big shout-out to Mark Lawver of Stokes Trucking, who hauled The Wall That Heals into Manning, IA today. Our drivers donate their time, fuel, and equipment to haul us around the country. Thank you, Mark! Visit VVMF.org/the-wall-that-… for the full 2026 schedule and more information.

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF) has announced the recipients of the 2026 Legacy Scholarship for lineal descendants of Vietnam veterans: vvmf.org/News/legacy-sc…

Yesterday, The Wall That Heals was packed up by the Star Valley Football team plus many other veterans in Afton, Wyoming. Thank you, volunteers! Special thanks to Ty Walker and Cortland Goddard with Stokes Trucking for joining the transportation team in hauling The Wall That Heals out of Afton, Wyoming. Our drivers donate their time, equipment, and fuel to haul us around the country. Thank you, Ty and Cortland! Visit vvmf.org/the-wall-that-… for the full 2026 schedule and more information.

Yesterday, the 4-time Wyoming state champion Star Valley Football team and many other volunteers set up The Wall That Heals in Afton, Wyoming. Thank you, volunteers! The Wall That Heals in Afton, Wyoming is open around the clock until Sunday at 2 pm. Visit VVMF.org/the-wall-that-… for the full schedule and more information.

#OTD in 1959, MAJ Dale Richard Buis & MSGT Chester Melvin Ovnand were the first Americans killed by enemy fire in Vietnam. The two of them were in a mess hall that was converted into a movie theater, watching "The Tattered Dress." After the first part of the movie, Ovnand turned on the lights to change the reel and enemy fire came in through the building's windows killing them both. Visit both of their profiles at vvmf.org/faces

Thanks to this escort and the many people who lined the escort route to come see The Wall That Heals roll into Afton, Wyoming, yesterday. Doug Smith, joined by many of his family members, with Ralph Smith Trucking, hauled The Wall That Heals into Afton, Wyoming, yesterday. Our drivers donate their time, fuel and equipment to haul us around the country. Thank you, Doug! This marks the halfway point of the 2026 tour season. Visit VVMF.org/the-wall-that-… for the full schedule and more information.

Despite the 95 degree temperatures, these hearty Montanans have wrapped up The Wall That Heals in Billings, Montana. Thank you, volunteers! One of our most experienced drivers, and OOIDA Board Member, Doug Smith of Ralph Smith Trucking is hooked up and on his way. Our drivers donate their time, fuel and equipment to haul us around the country. Thank you, Ralph! This marks the halfway point of the 2026 tour season. Visit VVMF.org/the-wall-that-… for the full schedule and more information.

Happy 250th Birthday to the USA. Land of the Free, Because of the Brave. #IndependenceDay 🇺🇸

Yesterday, The Wall That Heals rolled into Billings, Montana. Thanks to the escort crew for seeing us safely in! A big thank you to Army veteran Frank & Cathy Clair with Sharp Inc. for hauling The Wall That Heals into Billings, Montana. Our drivers donate their time, equipment, and fuel to haul us around the country. Thank you, Frank & Cathy! Visit vvmf.org/the-wall-that-… for the 2026 tour season and more information.

Yesterday, this group of volunteers packed up The Wall That Heals in Lacey, Washington. Thank you, volunteers! A big thank you to Frank Clair from Sharp Inc Transportation for hauling The Wall That Heals out of Lacey, Washington. Our drivers donate their time, equipment, and fuel to haul us around the country. Thank you, Frank! Visit vvmf.org/the-wall-that-… for the 2026 tour season and more information.

Thanks to this small, but mighty crew, and a big shout out to @SPSCC (Home Builders Institute). The Wall That Heals is open in Lacey, Washington. The Wall That Heals in Lacey, Washington, is open around the clock until Sunday at 2pm. Visit vvmf.org/the-wall-that-… for the 2026 tour season and more information.

Thank you to this escort crew who brought The Wall That Heals safely into Lacey, Washington. A big thank you to Lance Intermill of Lance Trucking Inc, who brought The Wall That Heals to Lacey, Washington. Our drivers donate their time, fuel, and equipment to haul us in and out of each community around the country. Thank you, Lance! Visit vvmf.org/the-wall-that-… for the full 2026 schedule and more information.

Last chance to sponsor a candle to be laid at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial this Saturday, June 27th in honor or National PTSD Awareness Day. We will light up the Vietnam Veterans Memorial site in teal candlelight to show the continuing impact of the Vietnam War on our veterans and their families. You can sponsor a candle or purchase this year's VVMF PTSD Awareness shirt here - vvmf.org/PTSD-Awareness/