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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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