Vietnam Memorial and History Center

01/22/2026

Rest in peace, Charlie.

View Charles John Hettling's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

08/14/2025

JUST ANNOUNCED: ANOTHER VIETNAM WAR VETERAN HAS BEEN ACCOUNTED FOR! - Master Sgt. James Henry Calfee

"On March 11, 1968, North Vietnamese soldiers conducted a sapper attack against a U.S. Air Force Tactical Air Navigation system, designated Lima Site 85 in Houaphan Province, Laos, also referred to as Phou Pha Thi. The enemy attacked very early in the morning, using grenades and mortars, and eventually killing eleven U.S. Air Force personnel. Nine Americans were later rescued from the site, one who was wounded and then later died of his injuries before he reached the evacuation base.

Master Sergeant James Henry Calfee, who joined the U.S. Air Force from Texas, served with Detachment 1, 1043rd Radar Evaluation Squadron. He was killed in the attack on Lima Site 85 on March 11, 1968, and his remains were not recovered."

To learn more about this American hero, click the link below!

Welcome home, sir.

https://dpaa-mil.sites.crmforce.mil/dpaaProfile?id=a0Jt0000000KYW2EAO

08/07/2025

Today, on , we honor the brave men and women who were wounded or killed in combat while serving our nation. Each Purple Heart tells a story of sacrifice, of courage under fire, of selfless service, and of the high cost of freedom.

At the Gary Sinise Foundation, we are honored to serve many of these heroes and their families. Their strength inspires everything we do.

To all Purple Heart recipients: we see you, we thank you, and we will never forget your sacrifice. 💜🇺🇸