Service Branch Challenge | Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund

Nearly 9,000,000 men and women served in the military during the Vietnam War.  Help us honor all that served by answering the Service Branch Challenge.  Veterans, veterans supporters, family members, loved ones and millions of others who simply felt that serving our country is something to be honored built The Wall back in 1982. It's the same type of support that will build the Education Center at The Wall.  

Together we can ensure that future generations will never forget the faces and the stories of our military heroes.

“Army supporters are the ones who are going to raise the most funds and get this Education Center built. My goal is to encourage those who love the U.S. Army to join me and get actively involved. And I challenge the leaders of the other branches to step up and try to catch us.”
-- General Barry McCaffrey, USA (Ret)
 
“Etched in Panel 50W, Line 37, is the name Guido Farinaro - the first Marine who died following my orders in Vietnam.  Each name carved in that black granite represents a life sacrificed in service to something greater than self.  The Education Center at The Wall will share the stories and honor the memories behind these names.  Marines throughout the ages have served bravely, knowing their fellow Marines would not leave them behind.  This is our chance to pay tribute to Guido and thousands of others, and to preserve their legacy for future generations.”
-- General Peter Pace, USMC (Ret) - 16th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
 
"The Coast Guard has a proud tradition of service during both peace and war. The Education Center at The Wall, to be built in Washington, DC, will honor the service and sacrifice of Americans in uniform throughout our Nation's history with special recognition for those who selflessly served and died during the Vietnam War, including our seven fellow Coasties. While our approximately 8,000 veterans of that war is a small number in comparison to the other services in the Challenge, we are no less proud of their service and place in our heritage. Dave Brostrom and Jack Rittichier were friends of mine and I never hear the words Viet Nam without thinking about their sacrifice.  I encourage Coast Guard men and women of all generations and from around the world to join me in supporting this challenge campaign."

-- Admiral James Loy (USCG, Ret) - 21st Commandant of the United States Coast Guard

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    The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund takes our stewardship of your donations seriously. The programs we fund are designed to help us achieve our mission of preserving the legacy of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, promoting healing and educating about the impact of the Vietnam War.