Aunt Nancy USA - Support The Troops

08/20/2025

Today we remember CPL Frank Rocco Fratellenico of Chatham, New York, who fell on this day in 1970. Frank is remembered by his friend, Dick:

"I knew Frank when we were in Infantry AIT at Fort Gordon, Georgia together in 1969-70. What a feisty, cocky guy. Always made up for his small stature with attitude. He is my prototype for a New Yorker. I wish we had been better friends. Frank was fiercely proud of his heritage. I am ashamed to say that we sometimes kidded him (too much) about his size. But the truth is that he never, ever complained. Especially when he had to carry the M-60 or extra ammo boxes. My last memory of Frank was the last night of AIT, everyone had a little too much to drink and we kidded him about going to ‘Nam. I went my separate way, which took me to ‘Nam about 2 years later. When I heard about Frank, and his Medal of Honor, I was proud to have known him, but ashamed because I didn't treat him better. Since then I look at people differently. You really never know who will be there when it really, really matters. Frank was, and I thank him for it. And I thank him for changing my life as a result. Goodbye little guy, somebody misses you."

CPL Frank Rocco Fratellenico is honored on Panel 8W, Line 124 of The Wall: https://bit.ly/4fyeaE4

To honor your Vietnam veteran on our Facebook please fill out the following form: https://bit.ly/3k7AlWK

08/10/2025

Today is Day. Tonight, we will be bathing The Wall in orange candlelight at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial site to 'Bring Light' to the ongoing effects and loss due to this horrible chemical.

Read stories about Agent Orange and the many effects on our Vietnam service members: https://bit.ly/3ovfldu

Visit our In Memory Honor Roll to remember those that returned home and later died: vvmf.org/honor-roll and learn more about our In Memory program: vvmf.org/in-memory-program

08/09/2025

The U.S. Air Force has decided to deny early retirement options for transgender service members with 15 to 18 years of service.

08/07/2025

On behalf of the USO, our hearts are with the Fort Stewart community. Please know the USO is with you. We remain committed to providing a space of support to service members and their families at our USO Fort Stewart Center and through our ongoing programming.

JD Crouch, USO CEO and President

08/07/2025

💜

Today is . There were approximately 351,000 Purple Heart medals awarded to Vietnam veterans. Our "Items Left at the Wall" collection has 97 digitally cataloged items related to and including several Purple Hearts. https://bit.ly/3iwaNBK

There is a story, which may or may not be true, that when the concrete was being poured for the retaining walls of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, a veteran came up, dropped a Purple Heart in the concrete and saluted. If this story is true, it also marks the first of many hundreds of thousands of items that have been left at The Wall over the years. We honor and thank our country's recipients.
Military Order of the Purple Heart, USA

07/23/2025

‘Zia S’ translated for US troops in Afghanistan before fleeing Taliban takeover in 2021 and arriving stateside legally

07/19/2025

07/19/2025

Gary Sinise said, “We can never do enough to thank our heroes, but we can always do more.”

Gary Sinise, the actor best known for playing Lieutenant Dan in Forrest Gump, has become a real-life hero to many families. Through his Gary Sinise Foundation, he took over 1,000 children of fallen U.S. soldiers to Disneyland, all for free. This heartwarming trip is part of a program called Snowball Express, which helps children who lost a parent in the military. The children and their surviving parents were flown to Orlando, Florida, where they stayed for five days filled with fun, laughter, and magical memories. For many of these kids, it was a chance to smile again, to make new friends, and to feel that they are not alone in their grief. Each family received a “We Remember” pin, and 600 American flags were displayed to honor their lost loved ones.

Gary Sinise said, “We can never do enough to thank our heroes, but we can always do more.” His actions show deep love and respect for military families. He didn’t just give these children a vacation—he gave them hope.

07/19/2025

nd if you or someone you know needs help, here’s how to reach The Trevor Project directly:
📞 1-866-488-7386
📱 Text ‘START’ to 678-678

05/28/2023