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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
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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I know you from somewhere…
by Jon Davis, Sergeant of Marines. Fought in Iraq during OIF. Amateur military historian. When I went through boot camp, upon enlisting with the United States Marine Corps, I had this one drill...
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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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Christmas during the Vietnam War
To all my friends, family, military brothers and sisters: THANK YOU for all your support of this website during the past year! I look forward to 2015 – many new articles and pictures are planned for...
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Best Vietnam war movies
Hello Everyone! Happy New Year – 2015! 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 that were ever made,...
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Zippo Lighters from the Vietnam War
One of the icons of the Vietnam War is the Zippo lighter. Sure they are wind-proof and guaranteed by the manufacturer to light every time – if it didn’t, it was replaced for free – perfect for...
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Mother Nature vs the Infantry Soldier in Vietnam
In my last post, I focused more on the first day a Cherry spent in the jungle. He discovered how difficult it was to search for the enemy through the thick, impenetrable jungle while carrying...
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How did it feel to be a Cherry in Vietnam?
Let me preface this post by saying that over 2.5 million U.S. men and women served in Vietnam during the time period of 1959 – 1975. However, only 10% of the total were in the Infantry and ‘humped the...
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What is the Most Fortified Military Location in the World?
by Andrew Warinner, Switzerland is the most fortified region of the world. Surprised? Up until recently, all Swiss houses had a nuclear shelter complete with air filtration system, food supplies,...
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I’m Looking for Guest Bloggers
Do you have a short story to tell about your Vietnam War experience? Something funny, personal, frightening, enlightening or special about a “Brother in Arms” that fellow veterans, friends and...
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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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