War and Family, Letters Home

08/22/2026

This week! PFC Wilbert E. Krieger of Co. K, 15th Infantry. PFC Krieger was wounded three times as he fought with his unit in the battles of Italy - and three times returned to his unit after recovering. Click on the link below to hear his story and to honor this man. If you know of the Krieger family in Ohio, please contact me! I'd love to get this letter home!

PFC Wilbert E. Krieger wrote his letter home to his girl Helen Ruetz on May 30, 1943. When he wrote this letter he had no idea what the next two years would b

08/07/2026

08/04/2026

Thank you for your service, U.S. Coast Guard!

08/03/2026

Please join me to hear the story of Cpl Homer Harry Johnson, A young immigrant family’s son.
A delivery driver.
A soldier who served his country despite losing an eye.
A husband and father who built a life after war. Today, more than 80 years later, Homer Johnson’s letter gives us a glimpse into a moment when he was far from home, holding onto hope and dreaming of the future. His story reminds us that behind every military record is a person—a person who loved, worried, hoped, and waited.

Podcast Episode · War and Family: Letters Home · August 2 · 13m

08/01/2026

USAA put up a National monument in DC (it’s there only until Aug 23). Every man and women that has served has their name scrolling across the flag. There is a kiosk on the side that you can pull up a veterans name - you can also do online search to see it. 🙂🇺🇸

Link below - !

A temporary monument in Washington, D.C., displays the names of more than 41 million Americans who have fought for the country since the Revolutionary War.

07/31/2026

Sharing their stories keeps their legacy alive.

Tell us about an American hero who risked it all for our freedom. in the comments so we can honor them all!

07/27/2026

07/26/2026

This week! the story of S/2 Roger S. Hertz US Navy, 48th Construction Battalion - a Seabee! Please honor his service by clicking the link below and listen to his letter written when he was just 19 years old and heading for Guam

In this episode of War and Family Letters Home, hear the story of S/2 Roger Scott Hertz, US Navy. Enlisted on his 18th birthday and just 19 years old when he

07/25/2026

Next episode coming soon! S/2 Roger Scott Hertz, US Navy Seabee, served in the Pacific!
“We Build, We Fight” 🇺🇸⚓️🐝