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Joe Galloway: Legendary War Correspondent and Vietnam Hero
Joe Galloway is certainly a well-known name to those familiar with the Vietnam War. Whether through his book, We Were Soldiers Once… And Young, or the Hollywood film of the same name, the story he...
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Held Captive: Airman Richard Keirn Survived Being a Prisoner of War In Both...
Many servicemen found themselves fighting in not just the Second World War, but also in Vietnam. However, very few were held captive as prisoners of war (POWs) during both. US Air Force airman Richard...
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Roy Benavidez Survived ‘Six Hours of Hell’ to Save His Comrades
Roy Benavidez served during the Korean War and in Vietnam, although it’s his actions in the latter that he’s best known for. In an incredible act of bravery, he survived what became known as “Six...
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Gary Wetzel: The MoH Recipient Who Rescued His Commander, Despite Losing His...
Medal of Honor recipients are built differently than your average soldier, and there’s no one who proves this more than Sp4c. Gary Wetzel. The Vietnam War veteran had his arm blown off during an enemy...
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Pardo’s Push Saved the Lives of Two Men, But Wasn’t Recognized for Decades
Capt. John R. “Bob” Pardo was assigned to the 8th Tactical Fighter Wing, 433rd Tactical Fighter Squadron, which attacked an integral North Vietnamese steel mill. During the engagement, the aircraft...
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PBRs: The US Navy’s Small and Nimble Watercraft In Vietnam
The Patrol Boat, River – commonly known as PBR – was a nimble, speedy riverboat commissioned by the US Navy, for use during the Vietnam War. The vessel could easily traverse the shallow, weed-filled...
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17 Powerful Images That Show the Human Side of War
Since the First World War, every conflict has been well-documented. There are millions of photos showing soldiers, aircraft, tanks and battlefields, and behind them are the humans tasked with...
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Playboy’s Surprising Impact On the Vietnam War
For those fighting overseas during the Vietnam War, there was nothing like the comforts of home. From Adrian Cronauer‘s radio show on the American Forces Network (AFN) to the beer Chickie Donohue...
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Despite Being Prone to Crashing, the Loach Helicopter Was Favored By Pilots...
The Hughes OH-6 Cayuse was a revolutionary rotorcraft operated during the Vietnam War. Adopted after the company behind its design deceived the US Army, the “Loach” helicopter, as it was better known,...
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The Ending of the Battle of Ia Drang Was Different Than How It’s Depicted In...
We Were Soldiers (2002) is considered by many to be one of the best Vietnam War films ever made. This praise is largely due to the heavy emphasis director Randall Wallace put on ensuring what he...
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The Owen Gun Was Favored By Australian Troops for Its Reliability In the...
If there’s one thing Australia isn’t known for, it’s weapons development. That’s not to say some ingenious firearms haven’t come out of the country. During the Second World War, the Australian Army...
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George Patton Called Creighton Abrams a ‘World Champion’ Tank Commander
There are some military commanders who stand out among the rest, and Creighton Abrams is one of them. Serving during the Second World War, as well as in Korea and Vietnam, he was known for his...
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The Personal Experiences That Influenced Oliver Stone’s Vietnam War Trilogy
Oliver Stone is arguably one of the best directors and screenwriters in Hollywood, known for his ability to bring blockbuster and award-winning stories to the big screen, including an epic Vietnam War...
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The Real-Life Battle Behind the Brutal Vietnam War Movie, ‘Hamburger Hill’
Some of the best war movies are based on real-life events – stories that are so fantastical that they’re almost unbelievable, such as Hacksaw Ridge (2016) and Good Morning Vietnam (1987). This is also...
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James Stewart Paused His Hollywood Career to Bomb German Strongholds In Europe
James “Jimmy” Stewart is among the most recognizable stars from the era of Vintage Hollywood. Starring in the likes of Vertigo (1958), It’s a Wonderful Life (1946) and The Philadelphia Story (1940),...
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The Vought F-8 Crusader was Nicknamed the ‘Last of the Gunfighters’
The Vought F-8 Crusader was an American jet-powered fighter that served with the US Navy from 1957-76. During its tenure, the aircraft participated in the Cuban Missile Crisis, as well as the Vietnam...
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Cessna A-37 Dragonfly: The Forgotten Legend of Vietnam
The Cessna A-37 Dragonfly is an American light attack aircraft. Developed from the T-37 Tweet basic trainer, which earned it the nickname, “Super Tweet,” it served with the US Air Force throughout the...
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The Controversial Phoenix Program Was Created to Obliterate the Viet Cong
The Vietnam War was arguably the most controversial conflict of the 20th century. One of the most contentious aspects of the war was the Phoenix Program, a US counterinsurgency effort that aimed to...
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The USS Oriskany Was Purposefully Sunk In the Gulf of Mexico to Form An...
Laid down in the middle of World War II, the Essex-class aircraft carrier USS Oriskany (CV/CVA-34) didn’t see action until after the conflict. She was deployed to Korea and saw combat in Vietnam, with...
View ArticleThe Freelance Photographer With the Amazing Mustache Who Survived Enemy Fire...
Photographers played an incredibly crucial role in documenting the Vietnam War, capturing the harsh realities and human side of the conflict. These brave individuals, such as Kurt Rolfes, risked their...
View ArticleWhy American Soldiers Had Human Skulls Watching Over Them In Vietnam
Above is an American soldier encamped during a tour of Vietnam, sitting with his rifle in-hand while a human skull keeps watch. Award-winning British photojournalist Terry Fincher captured this iconic...
View ArticleBattle of Khe Sanh: The Siege That Shook America
The Vietnam War, one of the most contentious conflicts of the 20th century, witnessed numerous fierce enagements that left a lasting impact. Among them was the Battle of Khe Sanh, which stands out as a...
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Leonard Matlovich Was the First Serviceman to Out Himself in Protest of the...
Outside of his service during the Vietnam War, US Air Force Tech. Sgt. Leonard Matlovich fought a very different kind of battle, one against the military itself. His story gained international...
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Errol Flynn’s Son Disappeared While Serving As a Photojournalist In Vietnam
In 1970, Sean Flynn, son of Vintage Hollywood legend, Errol Flynn, disappeared in Cambodia while covering the Vietnam War. At 28 years old, he’d already provided years worth of valuable photos...
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USS Ticonderoga (CV-14): The Aircraft Carrier That Served In Two Wars and...
The USS Ticonderoga (CV/CVA/CVS-14) was an Essex-class aircraft carrier built by the US Navy during the Second World War. She was the fourth ship to hold the name for the capture of Fort Ticonderoga...
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5,000 War Dogs Served in Vietnam and Almost All of Them Were Left Behind
Among the many valiant actors of the Vietnam War were war dogs, courageous canines who played an indispensable role in the conflict. Trained as sentry, scout and tracking animals, they displayed an...
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Staff Sergeant Gail Kerns Was Held As a POW By the North Vietnamese for Four...
As with all conflicts, prisoners of war (POW) were commonplace during the Vietnam War. It’s estimated that around 2,500 Americans were either missing in action (MIA) or taken as POWs, and one of them...
View ArticleThe Devastating Use of Agent Orange By the United States In Vietnam
The Vietnam War remains one of the most controversial chapters of modern history. Among its many devastating consequences, the use of chemical warfare, particularly Agent Orange, left an indelible mark...
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The American Forces Endured Arduous Fighting At Con Thien During the Vietnam War
Amid the jungle landscapes and dense terrain of the Vietnam War, military strategists on both sides sought to establish outposts. One critical location was Con Thien, located near the Demilitarized...
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MoH Recipient Larry Taylor Disregarded a Direct Order and Saved a Four-Man...
The Medal of Honor has been handed out to just over 3,500 servicemen since its inception during the American Civil War. It’s a symbol of gallantry and bravery in the face of danger, and is only...
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US Navy SEAL Solomon Atkinson Embodied the Spirit of Dedicated Military Service
There have been an innumerable amount of US Navy SEALs who’ve served since the 1960s, but few have earned themselves the reputation of Solomon Atkinson. The Alaska Native was among the founding...
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Henry Kissinger Helped Orchestrate the Deadly Carpet Bombing of Cambodia...
Depending on who you ask, Henry Kissinger is either a revered political figure or a war criminal. Serving as national security advisor during the Nixon administration, he played a pivotal role in...
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North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco: The Vietnam-Era Light-Attack Aircraft...
The North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco was a Vietnam-era light-attack and observation aircraft that was favored by the US Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps. While capable of conducting a variety of...
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Book Review: ‘Hot Mics and TV Lights’ Tells the Stories of the American...
Mention the “Armed Forces Network” to most veterans or military families who served overseas and you’re sure to get a reaction. Say it to a Vietnam veteran and they’ll more than likely light up a...
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Chuck Mawhinney: The Legendary USMC Sniper Who Hit 16 Enemy in 30 Seconds on...
In the realm of extraordinary military feats, several service members gain recognition, receiving public praise and awards – some even become the subjects of books and/or movies. Chuck Mawhinney,...
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Brian Dennehy Claimed He Served in Vietnam – He Never Did
Brian Dennehy was known for his roles in several big-name films: First Blood (1982), F/X (1986), and Romeo + Juliet (1996), just to name a few. He was also a US Marine Corps veteran, serving in the...
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INTERVIEW: Dr. Marshall Poe on the Mỹ Lai Massacre and Its Impact on...
The Mỹ Lai Massacre has been dubbed “the most shocking episode of the Vietnam War,” with hundreds of civilians slaughtered by American troops. It’s an event mired in controversy, and it’s a part of...
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The Soviet MiG-17 ‘Fresco’ Gave the North Vietnamese An Edge Against American...
Developed by the Soviet Union in the 1950s, the Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 quickly became a symbol of advanced aerial warfare technology. A successor to the famous MiG-15, the aircraft was flown...
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The 1969 Draft Lottery Fueled Anti-War Sentiments In the United States During...
Conscription is nothing new when it comes to military service in the United States. It dates back to the American Revolution, and was most notably used during the Second World War, with President...
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Clarence Sasser: The Medic Who Ran Through Enemy Fire and Disregarded His Own...
The Vietnam War was a decades-long conflict that saw millions of Americans shipped overseas to fight the Communist forces. Of those who served, over 200 were awarded the Medal of Honor, including...
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Don’t Call Him Maj. Bambi! Child Actor Donnie Dunagan Was the Youngest Drill...
It’s not unusual to learn that your favorite celebrity once served their country, but what about learning that one of your comrades voiced one of Disney’s most popular animated characters? Former child...
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William Goines: The First African-American US Navy SEAL Served Three Tours in...
The US Navy SEALs are among the most elite groups in the US military; only the best and toughest make it through the training. Among the first men to join the first SEAL teams was William “Bill”...
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INTERVIEW: William Sturkey Discusses His New Book About MoH Recipient and War...
Medal of Honor recipient Master Sgt. Roy Benavidez was the definition of a true American hero. Surviving “six hours of hell” in the jungle along the Vietnam-Cambodia border during the Vietnam War, he...
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William Calley: The Only US Soldier Convicted for His Actions in the Mỹ Lai...
William Calley has become synonymous with the horrific events that were perpetrated by American soldiers during the Mỹ Lai Massacre. A second lieutenant serving with C Company, he was the only person...
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US Navy SEAL? Deadly Sniper? Debunking the Rumors About Mister Rogers’...
Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood (1968-2001) was one of the most iconic children’s shows in North America. On-air for 31 seasons, it was lauded for its thoughtful approach to challenging subjects, such as...
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The Vietnam War’s Heroic ‘Dustoff’ MEDEVAC Crews to Receive Congressional...
Whenever troops are severely injured in battle, they’re extracted and airlifted to the nearest medical facility by MEDEVAC teams. These units, conducting “Dustoff” flights, as they were called, saved...
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Vietnam-Era Helmet Found in Guernsey Charity Shop Returned to Family in the...
An American Vietnam-era helmet that was discovered at a charity shop on Guernsey, in the United Kingdom, has been returned to the deceased man’s family in Wisconsin. It was spotted for sale by father...
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Vietnam Veteran and Second-Longest Held POW in American History to Receive...
Hundreds of US service members were taken by the North Vietnamese (NVA) and held prisoner during the Vietnam War. What makes Everett Alvarez, Jr. unique is that he was imprisoned for eight and a half...
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James Risner Chased an Enemy MiG Into China to Shoot It Down, Then Survived...
James Robinson “Robbie” Risner was a skilled US military pilot, a double recipient of the Air Force Cross, and a hero of both the Korean and Vietnam conflicts. He’d long dreamed of taking to the sky...
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Who Are the Latest Korean and Vietnam War Veterans to Receive the Medal of...
The Medal of Honor is the highest decoration that can be bestowed by the US military. It’s a symbol of gallantry in times of war and combat, and only a select few ever receive it. In January 2025,...
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