Happy New Year! We are grateful for
the
selfless service and valor of our uniformed men and women who have sacrificed to preserve liberty for each generation.
We salute our Soldiers, Marines, Sailors, Airmen, Guardians and Coast Guardsmen deployed around the world, who work diligently to
protect the freedoms we are able to enjoy every day.
As we kick off 2025, two recent national, prominent historical items of note.
First, on January 2, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., posthumously recognized former VWC colleague and dear friend, renowned Vietnam War correspondent and author—the late
Joseph Lee Galloway—with the Presidential Citizens Medal. The award was presented to Joe’s widow Gracie
(at right). You can watch the 18-minute
recorded ceremony with all honorees, as well as read Galloway’s citation on the
White House press release. In addition, check out his
Oral History Interview to hear his story in his own words.
Second, on
January 3, the Medal of Honor was awarded to seven recipients, two Vietnam veterans: Captain
Hugh R. Nelson, Jr. (posthumously) and Specialist Fourth Class
Kenneth J. David, both U.S. Army. Access all of the recipients’
citations, view the
presentation and read about the Pentagon Hall of Heroes
induction ceremony.
Looking ahead, as we move toward our Commemoration wind-down, we have important announcements and reminders.
Plan early for your
National Vietnam War Veterans Day
(March 29) and other events by submitting your requests for support and materials
as soon as possible. Supplies are limited, and remain available only on a first-come, first-serve basis.