Vietnam Veterans

Here’s a word that essentially dropped out of Washington’s dictionary in this century: peace. It used to be part of the rhetoric, at least, of politicians there, but in the era of the war on terror it’s barely made an appearance. In election year 2020, however, it’s back, not as…

The more things change, well readers get the drift here. Jane Fonda, the accomplished actor and protester, who protests right outside of the idiot-in-chief’s door these days on the pressing issue of environmental ruin, is being tormented once again for an act of protest during the Vietnam War era. Ohio’s…

By AP MemberMon., Feb. 24, 2020timer1 min. readBISMARCK, N.D. - A non-profit group that arranges trips for veterans to visit Washington memorials dedicated to them will now have its first honour flight chapter dedicated to area veterans in western North Dakota.The local chapter, Western North Dakota Honor Flight, announced its…

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A nonprofit group that arranges trips for veterans to visit Washington memorials dedicated to them will now have its first honor flight chapter dedicated to area veterans in western North Dakota.The local chapter, Western North Dakota Honor Flight, announced its start a week ago with Sen.…

NH senators call on Esper to honor 'Lost 74' of USS Frank E. Evans on Vietnam wall USS Frank E. Evans's stern section tied up alongside USS Everett F. Larson (DD-830), after she was cut in two in a collision with the Australian aircraft carrier Melbourne. The ships were participating…

May 4, 2020, marks the 50th anniversary of the Kent State shootings. Over a four day period, from May 1 through May 4, special events are scheduled, with each day having a different focus on the events of that day. The campus will hold a candlelight vigil, among other special…

Alabama man seeking relatives of Sgt. Maj. killed in Vietnam By DAVID WILSON | The Appeal-Democrat | Published: February 21, 2020 MARYSVILLE, Calif. (Tribune News Service) — In 1970, Jim Waitzman Jr., of Alabama, was stationed in Vietnam and received word that a helicopter was shot down in the Central…

By RENE RODRIGUEZ | Miami Herald | Published: February 19, 2020 (Tribune News Service) — Ahmed Madriz was 18 years old when he joined the U.S. Army in September 2000. During his five years of service, he was deployed to Kosovo in 2001 and Kuwait in 2003, when American troops…

Skip to comments. Kent State to Pay Hanoi Jane $83k for May 4 Commemoration Speech; Ohio Sec. of State Wants Her Yanked, Calls It a 'Disgrace' PJ Media ^ | 02/19/2020 | Paula Bolyard Posted on 02/19/2020 8:34:41 AM PST by SeekAndFind It's hard to believe, but May 4, 2020,…

Ahmed Madriz was 18 years old when he joined the U.S. Army in September 2000. During his five years of service, he was deployed to Kosovo in 2001 and Kuwait in 2003, when American troops invaded Iraq.After his first marriage ended in 2005, Madriz left the military to raise his…