Military Defense Secretary Hagel Says Vietnam Wall Teaches Sacrifice, Need for Questioning Policies by Gary Kopycinski on November 11, 2014 Gary Kopycinski Author More in Military: Helping Veterans Transition: The Veterans Closet and Resource Center October 27, 2023 Honor Local Military Heroes with a Home Town Heroes Banner October 18, 2023 Biden Marks Anniversary of Law Aiding Veterans Exposed to Toxic Substances August 10, 2023 WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 11, 2014 – The Vietnam War Memorial teaches Americans to honor those who sacrificed, but also to be honest and to question the policies that send Americans to war, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said today.