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Music During the Vietnam War
The Vietnam conflict has been called “America’s first rock-and-roll war” because of the predominance of rock music that permeated the American experience there. As draft quotas were raised and...
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When Vietnam Veterans Felt the Love
So much has transpired during the 60’s and 70’s, a new generation was born and being a Vietnam Veteran was extremely unpopular during that time. Thousands of stories have been told of their treatment...
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A Day in the Life of an Infantry Point Man in Vietnam
By Sp4 Chuck Colgan / John Podlaski A husky, blonde haired soldier rises from his air mattress, quickly shedding his nightly cocoon, a damp, green camouflaged poncho liner, from around his body. He...
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GREEN BERETS: THE QUIET PROFESSIONALS
For more than 60 years Green Berets have been at the forefront of America’s most dangerous humanitarian missions around the world. They crept along the rigid rocks at the base of a mountain held by...
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Who was “Colonel Maggie”?
Martha Raye. known as “The Big Mouth” was considered the female equivalent to Bob Hope, Martha Raye was an American icon. It was well recognized that Martha Raye endured less comfort and more danger...
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Helicopter Nose Art during the Vietnam War
Wikipedia describes Nose art as a decorative painting or design on the fuselage of a military aircraft, usually chalked up on the front fuselage, and is a form of aircraft graffiti. While begun for...
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The Fragman
Phil Viavattine responded to my “Nicknames in Vietnam” posting and submitted this story in the comment section. I liked it and thought it was good enough to stand on its own – so I’m featuring it as...
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Lessons of Vietnam – A Chat Between Three Veterans
I was a featured guest last night on an internet TV show hosted by the North Carolina Vietnam Veterans Association. Mr. Bill Dixon and Mr. Bob Matthews host the show, “Lessons of Vietnam” and use it...
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The Story behind the famous “Saigon Execution” Photo
South Vietnamese Gen. Nguyen Ngoc Loan, chief of the national police, fires his pistol into the head of suspected Viet Cong officer Nguyen Van Lem, also known as Bay Lop, on a Saigon street, early in...
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Burial at Sea (Guest Blog)
This account is one of a kind. A powerful one that touches your heart. Tough duty back then – as it is now. These are remembrances of a Casualty Notification Officer. BURIAL AT SEA….. by Lt Col...
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The “Napalm” Girl
Another iconic picture from the Vietnam War. You might not know her name, but you’ve probably seen a photo of Kim Phuc – She is well-known as the terrified young girl in an iconic photo from the...
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Meaning of Coins Left on a Soldier’s Grave
You may have visited a cemetery before and may have seen a headstone with coins on it. Do you know why? This article descrives the meaning of placing a coin on the grave marker of a soldier that has...
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Heroes of the Vietnam Generation
USMC Platoon Leader Vietnam By James Webb Personal pics of James Webb in Vietnam The rapidly disappearing cohort of Americans that endured the Great Depression and then fought World War II is receiving...
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The Story of the POW/MIA Flag
Newt Heisley, with the POW/MIA flag he designed. (Copyright Don Jones Photography) *Heisley planned to add color to the black-and-white image, but those ideas were dropped Article by Marc Leepson. You...
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Operation Dewey Canyon – Sappers Attack Marines on FSB Cunningham
By Michael R. Conroy – All photos were obtained on the internet and inserted into this article by John Podlaski. The mission of Operation Dewey Canyon was clear — disrupt and destroy enemy logistics...
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Ghost Warriors (Guest Blog)
Ghost Warriors by: TJ McGinley Tiger Force Recon 1/327/101st Abn. Div. Vietnam 1968-1969© Copyright 2009 This article originally appeared on the following website: http://www.war-stories.com/ and...
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Suicide Mission (Guest blog)
Suicide Mission Ty Carter fought in Afghanistan and became a hero. Now he has one more enemy to fight: PTSD. BY YOCHI DREAZEN PORTRAITS BY IAN ALLEN SPECIALIST TY CARTER LAY IN BED, DREAMING OF DEATH...
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A Lasting Memory of Vietnam (Guest Blog)
My friend, Duke Barrett is the author of “The Wall of Broken Dreams” and had recently posted this story on one of the Facebook Veteran Groups. It is posted below with his permission – I pulled various...
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Veteran’s Day Special Report from WGN-TV
Hey everyone, this is the story that appeared on WGN News on Veterans Day, 2015. I traveled to Chicago in August and interviewed with Sarah – portions are included in this video. Please take five...
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Lost to history: the Canadians who fought in Vietnam
50 years since the U.S. ground war began, there’s a push to remember the 134 Canadians killed By Chris Corday, CBC News Posted: Nov 10, 2015 5:00 AM PT Last Updated: Nov 11, 2015 6:37 AM Vancouver’s...
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