Agent Orange Awareness

Help Bring Light to Agent Orange Awareness

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. Join with us and YOU can help “bring light” to the suffering Agent Orange has spread.

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Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund

HONOR. PRESERVE. EDUCATE.

Honor all who served. Preserve the memories of those who left us. Educate current and future generations.

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THE WALL THAT HEALS

On Veterans Day 1996, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF) unveiled a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., designed to travel to communities throughout the United States. The Wall That Heals exhibit features a three-quarter scale replica of The Wall and a mobile Education Center. Since its dedication, The Wall That Heals has been displayed at nearly 600 communities throughout the nation, spreading the Memorial’s healing legacy to millions.

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Honor your Vietnam Veteran's Sacrifice

In Memory Program

Since the Vietnam War ended, thousands of Vietnam veterans have died each year due to Agent Orange exposure, PTSD/suicide, cancer and other causes related to their service. The In Memory program honors those who returned home from Vietnam and later died.

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TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR OF THE VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL

Virtual Tour

Take a virtual tour of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. to learn more about The Wall and all of the elements that make up the memorial.

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Our Mission

Keep the Promise

Nearly three million Americans served in Vietnam and more than 58,000 have their names inscribed on The Wall. Join actor and humanitarian Gary Sinise in ensuring their legacies are never forgotten.

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Memorial Care

While The Wall sits on federal land managed by the National Park Service, VVMF has a partnership with NPS in which VVMF covers the majority of the expenses in caring for the site. Learn about the services we provide.

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Why We Remember

Actress Ann-Margret went to Vietnam to entertain the troops in 1966 and 1968. Looking back on her important and meaningful efforts, she reminds us all why we should remember the Vietnam era and those who served.

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In Memory

Since the Vietnam War ended, thousands of Vietnam veterans have died each year due to Agent Orange exposure, PTSD/suicide, cancer and other causes related to their service. The In Memory program honors those who returned home from Vietnam and later died.

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NEWS

Recent news from the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund and about the Vietnam Veterans Memorial

VVMF cancels remainder of 2020 The Wall That Heals tour (08/04/2020)
Virginia becomes 46th state to find every photo for their Vietnam fallen (07/31/2020)
2020 In Memory Ceremony Cancelled (07/08/2020)
Fewer than 200 photos needed to complete The Wall of Faces (06/30/2020)
“Statement on Memorial Maintenance Fund” (05/05/2020)
“2020 In Memory Ceremony Postponed to September” (04/7/2020)
“Update on VVMF events and COVID-19” (04/7/2020)
“VVMF Statement on Memorial Day 2020” (03/27/2020)
Fewer than 300 photos needed to complete The Wall of Faces (01/14/2020)
Christmas Tree Ceremony set for Dec. 14 (11/25/2019)
“Pennsylvania finds every photo for their Vietnam fallen” (11/20/2019)
“Fewer than 400 photos needed to complete The Wall of Faces”(11-05-2019)
“VVMF Announces 2020 The Wall That Heals Tour Schedule” (10-30-2019)
“534 Vietnam veterans to be honored at 2019 In Memory Ceremony” (05-30-2019)
“VVMF completes audit of the names on The Wall” (05-23-2019)
“Less than 1,000 photos remain for The Wall of Faces” (05-22-2019)
“Nine service members repatriated in 2018,statuses changed on The Wall” (05-16-2019

PRESS RELEASES

VVMF Board of Directors elect five new Board Members (07-02-19)
2019 Annual Memorial Day Observance at The Wall (05-22-2019)

“YOUR STORIES. YOUR WALL” BLOG

“Honoring a brother on The Wall and a husband lost to exposure to Agent Orange“ (05-17-2019)
“534 Vietnam Veterans to be honored through the In Memory program in 2019” (04-05-2019)

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Each year, VVMF holds several ceremonies and special events at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and across the country with The Wall That Heals to help carry out its mission to honor, preserve and educate.

September 26, 2020

In Memory Day – CANCELLED

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East Knoll – Vietnam Veterans Memorial

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(Updated 08/04/2020 – 12:00 pm EST)

During this challenging time for our nation, nothing is more important to VVMF than the health and well-being of our Vietnam veterans and their families. Learn more about how we’re working to keep our visitors safe.

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HONOR. PRESERVE. EDUCATE.

Honor all who served. Preserve the memories of those who left us. Educate current and future generations.

NEWS

PRESS RELEASES

“YOUR STORIES. YOUR WALL” BLOG

UPCOMING EVENTS

In Memory Day – CANCELLED

VVMF events and COVID-19

(Updated 08/04/2020 – 12:00 pm EST)

During this challenging time for our nation, nothing is more important to VVMF than the health and well-being of our Vietnam veterans and their families. Learn more about how we’re working to keep our visitors safe.

Learn more at: https://www.vvmf.org/News/COVID-19/