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Military Life

‘You don’t even have to serve in the war to get killed by it’ — Veterans reflect on 50th anniversary of Kent State shooting ‘You don’t even have to serve in the war to get killed by it’ — Veterans reflect on 50th anniversary of Kent State shooting

/ May 4 2020

Military Life

Unbelievable hero finally awarded the Medal of Honor after 34 years. Unbelievable hero finally awarded the Medal of Honor after 34 years.

By Patrick Baker

/ Apr 24 2020

News

The Stoner Machinegun: A Navy SEAL Remembers The Stoner Machinegun: A Navy SEAL Remembers

By Task & Purpose

/ Feb 26 2020

News

He raced through incoming fire so he could put himself between an enemy’s rifle and a wounded Marine He raced through incoming fire so he could put himself between an enemy’s rifle and a wounded Marine

/ Feb 23 2020

Military Life

‘We constantly have them on our minds’ — A little-known agency searches all over for the remains of MIA service members ‘We constantly have them on our minds’ — A little-known agency searches all over for the remains of MIA service members

/ Jan 20 2020

Military Life

This Vietnam vet once spent a cold Christmas without heat. Now he just paid off the utility bills of 36 families This Vietnam vet once spent a cold Christmas without heat. Now he just paid off the utility bills of 36 families

/ Dec 19 2019

Culture

A new Vietnam War film tells a story of battlefield heroism, and the desperate fight to see it recognized A new Vietnam War film tells a story of battlefield heroism, and the desperate fight to see it recognized

/ Nov 27 2019

Military Life

Vietnam veterans need photos of about 400 more fallen service members to complete their virtual memorial Vietnam veterans need photos of about 400 more fallen service members to complete their virtual memorial

/ Nov 5 2019

News

Rudy Boesch, legendary Navy SEAL and fan favorite of first ‘Survivor’, dies at 91 Rudy Boesch, legendary Navy SEAL and fan favorite of first ‘Survivor’, dies at 91

By Paul Szoldra

/ Nov 2 2019

Military Life

Vietnam veteran in hospice care had a simple request: To reunite with his dog one last time Vietnam veteran in hospice care had a simple request: To reunite with his dog one last time

/ Oct 21 2019

Military Life

A Vietnam vet found covered in ant bites is forcing the Atlanta VA to finally reckon with years of dangerous practices A Vietnam vet found covered in ant bites is forcing the Atlanta VA to finally reckon with years of dangerous practices

/ Oct 18 2019

Culture

The greatest movie about Green Berets in Vietnam is coming to Disney’s new streaming service The greatest movie about Green Berets in Vietnam is coming to Disney’s new streaming service

By Jared Keller

/ Oct 15 2019

News

He fled his home at the end of the war. Now he’s the first Vietnamese-American to be a US Navy admiral He fled his home at the end of the war. Now he’s the first Vietnamese-American to be a US Navy admiral

/ Oct 11 2019

History

New memorial honors thousands of military dogs who were left behind after the Vietnam War New memorial honors thousands of military dogs who were left behind after the Vietnam War

/ Oct 6 2019

Culture

‘I would be happy to have it stop’ — the creator of Rambo wants ‘Last Blood’ to actually be the last in the series ‘I would be happy to have it stop’ — the creator of Rambo wants ‘Last Blood’ to actually be the last in the series

/ Sep 27 2019

Military Life

VA reassigns 9 officials after Vietnam vet found covered in ants at Atlanta VAMC VA reassigns 9 officials after Vietnam vet found covered in ants at Atlanta VAMC

/ Sep 18 2019

Military Life

A Vietnam veteran was ‘feasted on’ by ants before his death at an Atlanta VA hospital, his daughter says A Vietnam veteran was ‘feasted on’ by ants before his death at an Atlanta VA hospital, his daughter says

/ Sep 12 2019

Military Life

The death of a Vietnam veteran at a VA clinic was ruled a homicide, and more deaths at the same facility are now under investigation The death of a Vietnam veteran at a VA clinic was ruled a homicide, and more deaths at the same facility are now under investigation

/ Aug 28 2019

Culture

There’s a new rampage-packed teaser for ‘Rambo 5’, and here’s a shocker: Nothing is over There’s a new rampage-packed teaser for ‘Rambo 5’, and here’s a shocker: Nothing is over

/ Aug 21 2019

History

The son of a fighter pilot killed in the Vietnam War flew his father’s remains home after more than 50 years The son of a fighter pilot killed in the Vietnam War flew his father’s remains home after more than 50 years

/ Aug 8 2019

Military Life

Texas veterans want to rename Fort Hood after a Vietnam War hero and legendary badass Texas veterans want to rename Fort Hood after a Vietnam War hero and legendary badass

By Haley Britzky

/ Jul 31 2019

News

Legendary Green Beret Roy Benavidez is the star of a graphic novel about his Vietnam heroics Legendary Green Beret Roy Benavidez is the star of a graphic novel about his Vietnam heroics

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jun 10 2019

Culture

‘Forrest Gump’ is returning to theaters for its 25th anniversary ‘Forrest Gump’ is returning to theaters for its 25th anniversary

/ Jun 5 2019

Culture

Rambo returns to kick ass, take names, and prove (once again) that ‘nothing is over’ Rambo returns to kick ass, take names, and prove (once again) that ‘nothing is over’

/ May 31 2019

Military Life

Decorated Vietnam vet presents Purple Heart and Bronze Star to family of slain UNC Charlotte shooting hero Decorated Vietnam vet presents Purple Heart and Bronze Star to family of slain UNC Charlotte shooting hero

/ May 24 2019

Military Life

A final battle: Bringing his best friend’s remains home from Vietnam A final battle: Bringing his best friend’s remains home from Vietnam

/ May 12 2019

History

‘The Greatest Beer Run Ever’ is finally coming to the big screen ‘The Greatest Beer Run Ever’ is finally coming to the big screen

By Haley Britzky

/ Apr 27 2019

Military Life

A Vietnam War widow visited the place where her husband was killed, with the man who shot him down A Vietnam War widow visited the place where her husband was killed, with the man who shot him down

/ Apr 7 2019

Military Life

‘Let’s see those X-rays’ — Vietnam vet ex-senator challenges Trump to prove bone spurs kept him out of the military ‘Let’s see those X-rays’ — Vietnam vet ex-senator challenges Trump to prove bone spurs kept him out of the military

By Jared Keller

/ Mar 21 2019

Military Life

Vietnam Veteran Awarded Silver Star 51 Years After Heroically Leading Rescue Of Ambushed Convoy Vietnam Veteran Awarded Silver Star 51 Years After Heroically Leading Rescue Of Ambushed Convoy

/ Feb 5 2019

Military Life

5 Medal Of Honor Recipients Who Helped Turn The Tide Of Vietnam’s Brutal Battle Of Hue City 5 Medal Of Honor Recipients Who Helped Turn The Tide Of Vietnam’s Brutal Battle Of Hue City

/ Jan 31 2019

Military Life

Nathan Phillips In 2018 Video Falsely Claims ‘I’m A Vietnam Vet’ Nathan Phillips In 2018 Video Falsely Claims ‘I’m A Vietnam Vet’

By Paul Szoldra

/ Jan 24 2019

News

R. Lee Ermey, Marine Corps Drill Instructor Turned Iconic Actor, Will Be Buried At Arlington R. Lee Ermey, Marine Corps Drill Instructor Turned Iconic Actor, Will Be Buried At Arlington

By Jared Keller

/ Jan 17 2019

News

Meet The Army Helicopter Pilot Who Re-Supplied Thousands Of Hippies At Woodstock Meet The Army Helicopter Pilot Who Re-Supplied Thousands Of Hippies At Woodstock

/ Jan 7 2019

News

Jim Webb As Trump’s Defense Secretary Would Be A Nightmare For Both Jim Webb As Trump’s Defense Secretary Would Be A Nightmare For Both

/ Jan 7 2019

News

Trump Reportedly Considering Vietnam War Hero Jim Webb For Defense Secretary Trump Reportedly Considering Vietnam War Hero Jim Webb For Defense Secretary

By Paul Szoldra

/ Jan 3 2019

News

A Vietnam Veteran Reflects On A Coma-Induced Adventure To The Brink Of Death A Vietnam Veteran Reflects On A Coma-Induced Adventure To The Brink Of Death

/ Dec 4 2018

Military Life

Police Officer Won’t Face Charges After Fatally Shooting Vietnam Vet Defending Himself Against A Home Intruder Police Officer Won’t Face Charges After Fatally Shooting Vietnam Vet Defending Himself Against A Home Intruder

/ Dec 4 2018

Military Life

Man Gets Jail Time For Lying About Being Vietnam War Vet, Defrauding VA Out Of Nearly $200,000 Man Gets Jail Time For Lying About Being Vietnam War Vet, Defrauding VA Out Of Nearly $200,000

/ Nov 21 2018

News

On A CIA Mission In Laos This Airman Held Off An Assault For Hours With Just A Radio And An M-16 On A CIA Mission In Laos This Airman Held Off An Assault For Hours With Just A Radio And An M-16

/ Nov 8 2018

Military Life

California School District Refuses To Give Vietnam Veteran His Diploma After 50 Years California School District Refuses To Give Vietnam Veteran His Diploma After 50 Years

/ Nov 3 2018

News

Heroic Vietnam Veteran Receives Medal Of Honor For Saving More Than 20 Marines Heroic Vietnam Veteran Receives Medal Of Honor For Saving More Than 20 Marines

By Jeff Schogol

/ Oct 17 2018

Tech & Tactics

The Top American General In Vietnam Considered Using Nukes During The Siege Of Khe Sanh, New Documents Reveal The Top American General In Vietnam Considered Using Nukes During The Siege Of Khe Sanh, New Documents Reveal

By Jared Keller

/ Oct 6 2018

News

Marine Sergeant Major To Receive Medal Of Honor For Risking His Life To Save Wounded Comrades In Vietnam Marine Sergeant Major To Receive Medal Of Honor For Risking His Life To Save Wounded Comrades In Vietnam

By Paul Szoldra

/ Sep 25 2018

History

Project To Build Vietnam War Museum On National Mall Shuttered Amid Allegations Of Malfeasance Project To Build Vietnam War Museum On National Mall Shuttered Amid Allegations Of Malfeasance

By Adam Linehan

/ Sep 21 2018

History

How A Failure Of Decision-Making Put The US On A Road To Disaster In Vietnam How A Failure Of Decision-Making Put The US On A Road To Disaster In Vietnam

By Brian VanDeMark

/ Sep 19 2018

Culture

Aretha Franklin, Dead At 76, Inadvertently Recorded One Of Vietnam’s Best Protest Songs Aretha Franklin, Dead At 76, Inadvertently Recorded One Of Vietnam’s Best Protest Songs

By Jared Keller

/ Aug 16 2018

Culture

Far Cry 5’s Vietnam Expansion Is ‘Rambo’ Meets ‘Tropic Thunder’ Far Cry 5’s Vietnam Expansion Is ‘Rambo’ Meets ‘Tropic Thunder’

/ Jun 15 2018

News

Marines Remember Robert Mueller In Combat in Vietnam (And Mueller Himself On Ranger School) Marines Remember Robert Mueller In Combat in Vietnam (And Mueller Himself On Ranger School)

/ May 22 2018

News

7 Fascinating Facts About Robert Mueller’s Time As A Vietnam Marine 7 Fascinating Facts About Robert Mueller’s Time As A Vietnam Marine

By Adam Weinstein

/ May 16 2018

History

Read Tabasco’s Hilarious (But On-Point) Cookbook For Troops In Vietnam Read Tabasco’s Hilarious (But On-Point) Cookbook For Troops In Vietnam

/ May 9 2018

Culture

Sylvester Stallone Is Officially Returning For ‘Rambo 5,’ Because Nothing Is Over Sylvester Stallone Is Officially Returning For ‘Rambo 5,’ Because Nothing Is Over

/ May 7 2018

News

This Iconic Vietnam-Era Rocket Launcher Just Got A Major Upgrade, And Marines Say It’s A ‘Game Changer’ This Iconic Vietnam-Era Rocket Launcher Just Got A Major Upgrade, And Marines Say It’s A ‘Game Changer’

By Jared Keller

/ Mar 30 2018

News

John Bolton, Trump’s New War Consigliere, Dodged The ‘Already Lost’ Vietnam War John Bolton, Trump’s New War Consigliere, Dodged The ‘Already Lost’ Vietnam War

By Adam Weinstein

/ Mar 26 2018

History

Lessons From the Tet Offensive, 50 Years Later Lessons From the Tet Offensive, 50 Years Later

/ Jan 30 2018

Military Life

Vietnam Vet’s Claim Of 9 Purple Hearts Launches Yearlong Investigation Into His Military Record Vietnam Vet’s Claim Of 9 Purple Hearts Launches Yearlong Investigation Into His Military Record

/ Jan 3 2018

Military Life

This 79-Year-Old Veteran Lived In The NJ Woods For A Decade. Now, He’s Come Home This 79-Year-Old Veteran Lived In The NJ Woods For A Decade. Now, He’s Come Home

/ Dec 22 2017

Military Life

Vietnam Vet Spreads Christmas Cheer With Delightful ‘Fck Nazis’ Sign Vietnam Vet Spreads Christmas Cheer With Delightful ‘Fck Nazis’ Sign

/ Dec 20 2017

News

Army Buddy: Roy Moore And I Went To A Vietnamese Child Brothel, No Big Deal Army Buddy: Roy Moore And I Went To A Vietnamese Child Brothel, No Big Deal

By Adam Weinstein

/ Dec 12 2017

Culture

Show Me Your Warface: The 3 Greatest ‘Full Metal Jacket’ Remixes Ever Made Show Me Your Warface: The 3 Greatest ‘Full Metal Jacket’ Remixes Ever Made

/ Oct 20 2017

News

This Military Faker May Be The Worst Kind Of All The Valor Thieves This Military Faker May Be The Worst Kind Of All The Valor Thieves

By Adam Weinstein

/ Oct 20 2017

Military Life

The Next MOH Recipient Plans To Accept Medal On Behalf Of Everyone Who Served In Laos During Vietnam The Next MOH Recipient Plans To Accept Medal On Behalf Of Everyone Who Served In Laos During Vietnam

By Sarah Sicard

/ Oct 8 2017

History

Hugh Hefner’s Playboy Was The Magazine Of The Vietnam War Hugh Hefner’s Playboy Was The Magazine Of The Vietnam War

By Adam Linehan

/ Sep 28 2017

Military Life

Special Forces Veteran To Receive Medal Of Honor For Vietnam War Service Special Forces Veteran To Receive Medal Of Honor For Vietnam War Service

/ Sep 21 2017