Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter #866 in Springfield, Massachusetts. The home is part of a program named the "Jorge Otero Barreto Homeless Veterans Transitional Program" which houses twelve (12) veterans. The program offers counseling, DVA services from the Western Massachusetts Bilingual Veterans Outreach Center, assistance in obtaining Chapter 115 financial assistance, AA/NA meetings, and Christian Rehabilitation Substance Abuse meetings. The town of Vega Baja dedicated its military museum to Otero Barreto and named it the "Jorge Otero Barreto Museum." On 2 October 2011, Otero Barreto was named Vegabajeño del Año en Civismo (Civic Citizen of Year of Vega Baja). Otero Barreto was featured in the documentary film Brave Lords, a perspective on the war in Vietnam as experienced by Puerto Rican soldiers. In June 2016, Lieutenant General Joseph Anderson presented the "Distinguished Member of the 502nd Infantry Regiment" award to Otero Barreto, honoring him for his valor in the Vietnam War. Otero Barreto's name is one of those displayed on a wall of honor at Fort Campbell in Kentucky. Military decorations Among SFC Otero Barreto's military decorations: Badges Parachutist badge Basic Aviation Badge Expert Rifle Marksmanship Badge See also List of Puerto Ricans List of Puerto Rican military personnel Puerto Ricans in the Vietnam War References Further reading Puertorriquenos Who Served With Guts, Glory, and Honor. Fighting to Defend a Nation Not Completely Their Own; by : Greg Boudonck; 1937 births Living people United States Army personnel of the Vietnam War Puerto Rican Army personnel Recipients of the Air Medal Recipients of the Silver Star Recipients of the Gallantry Cross (Vietnam) People from Vega Baja, Puerto Rico United States Army non-commissioned officers