Vietnam War (Page 2)

Posted on Feb 21, 2023

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Former POW recalls captivity in Vietnam on New Year’s Eve 1972, months before his release Former POW recalls captivity in Vietnam on New Year’s Eve 1972, months before his release

Posted on Dec 31, 2022

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Remembering the ‘Christmas bombings’ of the Vietnam War’s twilight, 50 years later Remembering the ‘Christmas bombings’ of the Vietnam War’s twilight, 50 years later

By David Nelson

Posted on Dec 20, 2022

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What Americans are getting wrong about veterans What Americans are getting wrong about veterans

Posted on Nov 11, 2022

History

That time Air Force surgeons disarmed a ‘human bomb’ in Vietnam That time Air Force surgeons disarmed a ‘human bomb’ in Vietnam

Posted on Nov 3, 2022

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For the love of God, please stop referring to Navy warships as ‘battleships’ For the love of God, please stop referring to Navy warships as ‘battleships’

Posted on Oct 5, 2022

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Watch Air Force Thunderbirds perform their first-ever dual ‘missing man’ formation for 2 of their original pilots Watch Air Force Thunderbirds perform their first-ever dual ‘missing man’ formation for 2 of their original pilots

Posted on Oct 4, 2022

Culture

What the military’s ‘missing man table’ is and what it means What the military’s ‘missing man table’ is and what it means

Posted on Sep 16, 2022

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Inside the agency working to bring every missing US service member home Inside the agency working to bring every missing US service member home

Posted on Sep 12, 2022

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A Marine who filmed the iconic Iwo Jima flag raising was killed on the island days later. His remains are still there A Marine who filmed the iconic Iwo Jima flag raising was killed on the island days later. His remains are still there

Posted on Sep 9, 2022

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In a war against China, fighting in the jungle could be critical. These soldiers can teach you how In a war against China, fighting in the jungle could be critical. These soldiers can teach you how

Posted on Sep 7, 2022

Culture

Why Star Wars’ Boba Fett is the ultimate Special Forces soldier Why Star Wars’ Boba Fett is the ultimate Special Forces soldier

By Edward Salo

Posted on Sep 1, 2022

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The Army grounds its fleet of CH-47 Chinooks, one of its oldest and most versatile aircraft The Army grounds its fleet of CH-47 Chinooks, one of its oldest and most versatile aircraft

Posted on Aug 31, 2022

Culture

Here’s our first look at the Vietnam War movie about ‘The Greatest Beer Run Ever’ Here’s our first look at the Vietnam War movie about ‘The Greatest Beer Run Ever’

Posted on Aug 19, 2022

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From Saigon to Kabul: Vietnam vets tell Afghanistan vets how to cope with anniversary of the Taliban’s victory From Saigon to Kabul: Vietnam vets tell Afghanistan vets how to cope with anniversary of the Taliban’s victory

Posted on Aug 15, 2022

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Jon Stewart: Stop playing political games with veterans’ lives Jon Stewart: Stop playing political games with veterans’ lives

Posted on Aug 1, 2022

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Veterans just got screwed out of a massive expansion to VA health care over some petty political BS Veterans just got screwed out of a massive expansion to VA health care over some petty political BS

Posted on Jul 29, 2022

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This whimsical machine gun-toting bunny is the Air Force’s latest squadron mascot This whimsical machine gun-toting bunny is the Air Force’s latest squadron mascot

Posted on Jul 12, 2022

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These 4 soldiers just received the Medal of Honor for standing between their men and enemy fire These 4 soldiers just received the Medal of Honor for standing between their men and enemy fire

Posted on Jul 5, 2022

Culture

What movie played the biggest role in your decision to join the military? What movie played the biggest role in your decision to join the military?

Posted on Jun 28, 2022

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Marine Sgt Maj John Canley, Medal of Honor hero of the Battle of Hue, has died Marine Sgt Maj John Canley, Medal of Honor hero of the Battle of Hue, has died

Posted on May 12, 2022

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The upgraded ‘Marine One’ presidential helicopter will still scorch the White House lawn The upgraded ‘Marine One’ presidential helicopter will still scorch the White House lawn

Posted on May 9, 2022

History

Inside the Pentagon’s shameful effort to draft mentally disabled men to fight in Vietnam Inside the Pentagon’s shameful effort to draft mentally disabled men to fight in Vietnam

By Buchanan Waller

Posted on May 3, 2022

History

The true story behind one of the Vietnam War’s most famous photographs The true story behind one of the Vietnam War’s most famous photographs

By Daniel Johnson

Posted on Feb 23, 2022

Culture

Gary Sinise’s photos from the set of ‘Forrest Gump’ are proof that Lt Dan is a national treasure Gary Sinise’s photos from the set of ‘Forrest Gump’ are proof that Lt Dan is a national treasure

Posted on Feb 1, 2022

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A Marine’s brush with death and baptism by fire in the Vietnam War A Marine’s brush with death and baptism by fire in the Vietnam War

By Ronald Winter

Posted on Jan 8, 2022

Culture

10 things you never knew about ‘We Were Soldiers’ 10 things you never knew about ‘We Were Soldiers’

Updated on Nov 24, 2021

News

Meet the Vietnam War’s greatest sniper Meet the Vietnam War’s greatest sniper

By Justin Burgess

Updated on Nov 10, 2021

The story of a legendary triple-ace and his equally legendary mustache The story of a legendary triple-ace and his equally legendary mustache

By Justin Burgess

Updated on Nov 9, 2021

Culture

10 Things You Probably Never Knew About ‘Apocalypse Now’ 10 Things You Probably Never Knew About ‘Apocalypse Now’

By Lisette Voytko

Updated on Oct 29, 2021

The acclaimed author of ‘The Things They Carried’ tells us what he carried in Vietnam and carries with him still The acclaimed author of ‘The Things They Carried’ tells us what he carried in Vietnam and carries with him still

Updated on Sep 26, 2021

America’s newest Medal of Honor recipient: ‘Our greatest enemy is ourselves’ America’s newest Medal of Honor recipient: ‘Our greatest enemy is ourselves’

Updated on May 25, 2021

Culture

New Vietnam War movie ‘The Last Full Measure’ takes some well-deserved shots at the military’s award process New Vietnam War movie ‘The Last Full Measure’ takes some well-deserved shots at the military’s award process

Updated on May 8, 2021

Culture

The ‘Greatest Beer Run Ever’ is getting a war movie made about it The ‘Greatest Beer Run Ever’ is getting a war movie made about it

Updated on Apr 2, 2021

History

The Unbelievable True Story Of The Greatest Beer Run In History The Unbelievable True Story Of The Greatest Beer Run In History

Updated on Mar 29, 2021

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The true story of how ‘E-Tool’ Smith earned his famous nickname The true story of how ‘E-Tool’ Smith earned his famous nickname

Updated on Mar 18, 2021

History

Full Metal Racket: How An Honest Bid To Preserve The Legacy Of Vietnam Sold Out Full Metal Racket: How An Honest Bid To Preserve The Legacy Of Vietnam Sold Out

By Adam Linehan

Updated on Mar 5, 2021

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The Marine Corps legend who tried to stop the Vietnam War The Marine Corps legend who tried to stop the Vietnam War

Updated on Mar 1, 2021

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52 years ago, this airman threw himself on a burning flare to save his crew 52 years ago, this airman threw himself on a burning flare to save his crew

Updated on Feb 27, 2021

How a homeless orphan from Florida earned the Medal of Honor in Vietnam How a homeless orphan from Florida earned the Medal of Honor in Vietnam

Updated on Feb 18, 2021

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The proverbial ‘fall of Saigon’ is fast approaching in Afghanistan The proverbial ‘fall of Saigon’ is fast approaching in Afghanistan

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Feb 17, 2021

One of the first Black Special Forces officers may finally receive the Medal of Honor after years of delays One of the first Black Special Forces officers may finally receive the Medal of Honor after years of delays

Updated on Feb 16, 2021

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One of the first members of the modern-day Navy SEAL teams has died One of the first members of the modern-day Navy SEAL teams has died

Updated on Feb 4, 2021

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Sgt. Maj. Angel Macias, a founding member of Delta Force, dead at 80 Sgt. Maj. Angel Macias, a founding member of Delta Force, dead at 80

Updated on Jan 20, 2021

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That one scene in ‘Full Metal Jacket’ that convinced a lot of young Marines to enlist in the first place That one scene in ‘Full Metal Jacket’ that convinced a lot of young Marines to enlist in the first place

Updated on Dec 15, 2020

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Sig Sauer honors decorated Vietnam-era Marine POW with commemorative 1911 pistol Sig Sauer honors decorated Vietnam-era Marine POW with commemorative 1911 pistol

Updated on Dec 10, 2020

The Tactical Case For The Flamethrower, According To A Vietnam War Vet The Tactical Case For The Flamethrower, According To A Vietnam War Vet

Updated on Dec 10, 2020

Tech & Tactics

Colt Is Bringing Back The Iconic Vietnam War Service Rifle Colt Is Bringing Back The Iconic Vietnam War Service Rifle

By Christian Beekman

Updated on Dec 10, 2020

Liteky receiving the Medal of Honor from President Lyndon B. Johnson

The Only Medal Of Honor Recipient To Ever Give His Medal Back Has Died The Only Medal Of Honor Recipient To Ever Give His Medal Back Has Died

By Adam Linehan

Updated on Dec 8, 2020

Culture

The iconic Vietnam War novel ‘The Things They Carried’ is getting a film with a star-studded cast The iconic Vietnam War novel ‘The Things They Carried’ is getting a film with a star-studded cast

Updated on Dec 2, 2020

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Acting SecDef Miller is rewriting the history of the Vietnam War as the US looks for the exit in Afghanistan Acting SecDef Miller is rewriting the history of the Vietnam War as the US looks for the exit in Afghanistan

Updated on Dec 2, 2020

History

Behold! A Vintage Woobie Jacket From The Vietnam War Behold! A Vintage Woobie Jacket From The Vietnam War

Updated on Nov 30, 2020

A Medal of Honor recipient describes how he was saved by a tiger and a sawed-off shotgun A Medal of Honor recipient describes how he was saved by a tiger and a sawed-off shotgun

Updated on Nov 28, 2020

Culture

New book recreates harrowing siege of Green Beret camp in 1965 Vietnam New book recreates harrowing siege of Green Beret camp in 1965 Vietnam

Posted on Sep 28, 2020

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The true story of how ‘E-Tool’ Smith earned his famous nickname The true story of how ‘E-Tool’ Smith earned his famous nickname

Posted on Sep 19, 2020

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The Army’s first replacement for its Vietnam-era armored personnel carrier just rolled off the assembly line The Army’s first replacement for its Vietnam-era armored personnel carrier just rolled off the assembly line

Posted on Sep 2, 2020

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Marines are getting a lethal upgrade to their iconic Vietnam-era rocket launcher Marines are getting a lethal upgrade to their iconic Vietnam-era rocket launcher

Posted on Aug 4, 2020