These tiny, Vietnam-era mini-grenades were known as ‘Hooch Poppers’
A former Navy SEAL who carried the V40 mini-grenades in Vietnam said they were good for rooms and small buildings and not ...
San Angelo Vietnam War veteran’s Purple Heart replaced after being lost for years
On Tuesday, December 17, 2024, a San Angelo Vietnam Veteran was recognized for his service and wounds sustained in combat.
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13 Vietnam-Era Holiday Stories to Remember, as Told by Veterans
Christmas in the military is certainly different than celebrating the holidays as a civilian, and Christmas during war is an entirely unique experience from anything else.
Vietnam War-era veterans honored at Gurnee ceremony; ‘Many of you did not get the recognition you deserved’
May and Gaeti were among 35 U.S. military veterans from the Vietnam War era honored with a special pin and certificate for ...
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Kona man among Vietnam War ‘Dustoff’ crew awarded congressional medal
A 90-year-old Kailua-Kona resident who served as a battlefield air ambulance helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War is among ...
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Rain can't stop volunteers from honoring veterans at Alton National Cemetery
A cold, driving rain had organizers wondering whether they could still hold the 18th Annual Wreaths Across America ceremony on Saturday at the Alton National Cemetery. “I thought there would be a lot ...
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Bob Hope’s USO show brought bit of home to soldiers in Vietnam [I Know a Story column]
I was stationed in Da Nang, Vietnam. Each year, the USO would entertain troops with Christmas shows all over the world — ...