Honor all who serve

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Reading of the Names

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For the first time on the National Mall, we will read the names of each and every American servicemember who has made the ultimate sacrifice since the attacks on September 11, 2001. Americans from across the nation will join together to read the names of these heroes in the order they were taken from us. LEARN MORE

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Together we can build the Education Center at The Wall, a place where service to our nation is elevated and celebrated.HELP US BUILD IT

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Thanks to our supporters who have been helping us find the photos of the names on The Wall, we are proud to launch our new Virtual Wall of Faces. tour the wall

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The Wall That Heals is gearing up for the 2014 tour! Our traveling Wall replica and mobile museum will be crisscrossing the country and may be in an area near you. learn more

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"I left Vietnam. But truth be told, it hasn't left me...Would I do it all again? Absolutely." Watch the incredible story of Donut Dolly Holley Watts. WATCH NOW

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Go inside the Education Center at The Wall and see what it will be with your help. The Education Center at The Wall will be the place on the National Mall where the stories and sacrifices of our heroes will never be forgotten.

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As it was with the building of The Wall, the Education Center at The Wall is to be built with private funding. I hope you'll join us in supporting this vital and important effort.

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    "Red" McCombs Announces Sponsorship Gift for Post 9/11 Heroes Event

    04/15/2014 09:58 AM

    Billy Joe “Red” McCombs, founder of the Red McCombs Automotive Group in San Antonio, Texas, has recently announced a gift of $50,000 to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF). The announcement comes after the news that VVMF will hold a National Reading of the Names for Post 9/11 Heroes during Memorial Day Weekend. MORE

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    Reading Of The Names: Post-9/11 Heroes On May 24th

    04/04/2014 10:04 AM

    For the first time on the National Mall, we will read the names of each and every American servicemember who has made the ultimate sacrifice since the attacks on September 11, 2001. MORE

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    Minnesota Ride Heals, Raises Funds

    03/04/2014 04:04 PM

    A group of VFW members from Minnesota organized a state-wide Ride for Healing to raise funds for the Education Center. MORE

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    Anonymous donor endows photos of local African Americans

    02/11/2014 02:24 PM

    Washington, D.C. – A $20,000 gift from an anonymous donor will be used to endow the photos and stories of 20 African American soldiers from Washington, D.C., ensuring these vital pieces of history will be remembered and honored by visitors for generations to come. MORE