Vietnam Veterans

ATLANTA (AP) — One was a 94-year-old veteran of World War II who was the first of his 11 brothers to enlist in the military. One was a Vietnam veteran who lost his leg overseas and was always touched when people thanked him for his service. Another was drafted into…

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Win McNamee/Getty Images90-year-old World War II U.S. Marine Corps veteran Dan Villarial is kissed by two young women in 1940’s period costume at the National D-Day Memorial on June 6, 2019 in Bedford, Virginia. Memorial Day officially became a national holiday in 1971 and was originally named Decoration Day. This…

If President Donald Trump had his way, the nation would be celebrating the centennial of the World War I armistice on Nov. 11 with a massive military parade in Washington, D.C. But that won’t be happening. When the Pentagon announced the president’s decision to cancel the parade, they blamed local politicians…

Agent Orange may have sickened Vietnam-era veterans on Guam, Yale-linked report says A U.S. Army Huey helicopter sprays Agent Orange herbicide and defoliant in this undated photo from the Vietnam War. WIKIMEDIA COMMONS By SETH ROBSON | STARS AND STRIPES Published: May 18, 2020 Veterans who served on Guam between…

At some point in late April, COVID-19 claimed the life of its 58,221st victim in the United States. We do not know the victim’s name or the exact time of death, but the death was significant: It meant that the coronavirus had claimed more American lives than the entire Vietnam…

MORTON GROVE, Ill — WGN takes a closer look at how the virus is devastating one particular group: Vietnam veterans. WGN’s Jackie Bange returns to a story she first shared in 2018. A sign of the times — only drive-thru customers are allowed at a Dunkin Donuts in Morton Grove. But…

The urge to purge our homes of clutter comes naturally in springtime, and we may feel it more urgently this year, as we hunker down and shelter in place. Tackling a decluttering project doesn't just clear your closets, basement or garage of stuff you no longer need and let you…

In the days after May 4, 1970, the date the Ohio National Guard killed four unarmed Kent State University students protesting the Vietnam War, anti-war activists were galvanized. In demonstrations held across the country, the protesters mourned the deaths of their compatriots but also felt emboldened to continue the fight…

Photo supplied by Ralph Galati The last few months have fundamentally changed the way many people live their lives day-to-day. Over the last few weeks, in particular, I have noticed an increase in a variety of what might normally be considered “unhealthy” behavior during my interactions with people. Some individuals…