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Vietnamese family reconnects with sailors who rescued them
This article was originally published in the “Stars and Stripes” on October 5, 2014. By Jennifer Hlad SAN DIEGO — Lien Nguyen joked that her husband was drifting off a bit during the second act of the...
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10 American Patriotic Songs / Videos
Another Veteran’s Day is fast approaching! After a searching through dozens of patriotic videos on Youtube, I’ve captured ten that I like the best and posted them below for your viewing – most folks...
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Revisiting Vietnam’s Hamburger Hill 43 Yrs. Later
One of these videos was posted on my Facebook site earlier in the week resulting in quite a few comments from vets and non-vets alike. The main reason for posting is two-fold: first, to show how the...
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Famous Quotes About Vietnam and War
These thirty quotes were cherry-picked from the website “BrainyQuote” – all are from famous people referencing war – especially the Vietnam War. Using a photo editor, I was able to create a...
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The bloody battle of Khe Sanh: 77 days under siege (Guest Blog)
Cut off and surrounded, about 5,000 Marines and their supporting forces, including the men of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 26th Marine Regiment, seen here, successfully defended Khe Sanh Combat Base...
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Famous Quotes About Vietnam and War – (Part 2)
My earlier article, “Famous Quotes About Vietnam and War” was well received and generated a ton of interest. As a result, I’ve published this new blog with 34 additional “Quotes on pictures” – some...
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Vietnam: The loss of American innocence?
By Terry Leonard, Stars and Stripes As fellow troopers aid wounded comrades, the first sergeant of A Company, 101st Airborne Division, guides a medevac helicopter through the jungle foliage to pick up...
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Decades later, ‘Vietnam syndrome’ still casts doubts on military action
Near Tay Ninh, Vietnam, November 4, 1966: A soldier stands amid swirling dust from a helicopter arriving to evacuate the wounded after the 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry, 25th Infantry Division came...
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Vietnam: Looking Back – At The Facts
1 Jun 01 © By: K. G. Sears, Ph.D., with permission – Ron Leonard (http://www.25thAviation.org) One reason America’s agonizing perception of “Vietnam” will not go away, is because that perception is...
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My Grandfather’s War (Guest Article)
70 Years ago to the day, Bryan Campbell’s grandfather, Ronald G. Gallie, was captured by German forces during the Battle of the Bulge. Here, we publish Gallie’s notes from his time as a POW. by Bryan...
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Best Vietnam war movies – Part 2
Hello Everyone! Happy New Year – 2015! SEE BELOW IN RED… Vietnam War movies can almost be counted as a genre on their own–there are so many of them. This list contains the best Vietnam War movies...
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Balls of Fire (Guest Blog)
I’d like to introduce former U. S. Air Force pilot Captain George E. Nolly. Thank you for contributing this article – a very interesting story by an excellent writer. It was originally published in...
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Thanksgiving Day 1970 / In-Country R&R 1971
I’d like to introduce Mr. Norm McDonald and also thank him for contributing these two memories of Vietnam. Most of his time in Vietnam was spent with the 5/7 Cav. 1970 – 1971, which operated in the...
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Musings from Vietnam (Guest blog)
Let me introduce Joseph Welsh. He served in Vietnam 1967- 68 and was stationed at The 8th Radio Research Field Station, (Trai Bac Station) located on Highway 1, Phu Bai, Vietnam (Republic Of). They...
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Military Bases in Vietnam 1963 – 1975 (REVISED)
Revision 1: This posting is a revision for the one written below. It appears that the person responsible for creating this page, Ray Smith, stopped updating it in 2007. However, my friend, Ray...
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Special Services in Vietnam
Thanks to Rich Morawa and Joseph Welsh “First with the Most” FIRST LOGISTICAL COMMAND MAGAZINE . I’ve copied several pages from the magazine that I thought would be of equal interest to all Vietnam...
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Rescue in Laos
Let me introduce Capt. Gary L. Bain USMC (Ret) who is the author of this guest article. He joined the United States Marine Corps. Attended boot camp at Parris Island Marine Corps Recruit Depot in...
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10 things every Veteran should know about Agent Orange
1. Agent Orange was a herbicide and defoliant used in Vietnam Agent Orange was a blend of tactical herbicides the U.S. military sprayed from 1962 to 1971 during the Vietnam War to remove the leaves of...
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Memories of my visit at the 24th Evac Hospital
Let me introduce my guest blogger, Norm McDonald. He is a grandpa, great grandpa, an old soldier, old railroad worker…and even did a little bricklaying once. He last worked as a Medical Technologist...
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Dazed and Confused (Guest Blog)
I’d like to introduce my guest writer, Jim Cain, who wrote this narrative some years ago and finding it quite cathartic. He was drafted in 1969 and served in Vietnam from 1/70 through 12/70 in the...
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