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I was a DJ for the Armed Forces Radio Service (Good Morning Vietnam) during the War

shared by "Diamond Don" Barnes

I was a teenager when Rock and Roll music was introduced in the mid fifties. Bill Haley and his Comets "Rocked us Around The Clock", followed by Elvis Presley with Heartbreak Hotel. Little

first appeared: 6/27/2009

MY SON 'S TRIBUTE TO ME ON VETERANS DAY

shared by RICHARD POLICZ

Guest CommentaryNovember 2007by: Rich Policz "In July of 1970 my company was to assault a hill called 805. It was July 12. I remember the day well. It was my 21st birthday. We took the hill with

first appeared: 1/15/2009

Welcome Home to All Veterans

shared by Kate German

First Lieutenant David Westphall was among sixteen Marines killed in an ambush in Con Thien, Vietnam May 22, 1968. The grieving Westphalls used David's insurance policies as a catalyst for the

first appeared: 1/13/2009

A Night to Remember

shared by steinken

On November 18th, 1969 at 0200 hours we were on a Combat Air Patrol Barrier mission 30 miles east of Hanoi North Vietnam. A flight of two (2) F4Bs from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron -542. Call signs

first appeared: 3/4/2008

The First Surface to Air Missle (SAM) strike in North Vietnam

shared by steinken

On July 25th 1965, the first surface to air missle launched in the Vietnam War was fired at a formation of four (4) Air Force F4 fighters over Hanoi. The missle took out the number 2 man in the forma

first appeared: 3/3/2008

My Story 1962-1999

shared by Patrick Marshall

My Story SFC Patrick W. Marshall, USA RetPioneer, California &

first appeared: 1/30/2008

I'm slowly losing my dad

shared by justbnkim

I am writing today to tell people about my father. He was in Vietnam and did several tours, I respect my dad for doing what he had to do. I also want to tell anyone and everyone abou

first appeared: 1/17/2008

Vietnam Veteran still giving to his country

shared by Shirley

His name is Michael Reagan and he lives in Edmonds Wa. He's an artist who has dedicated his life to ALL our Fallen Hero's. Here is an interview he had back in 2006 that might explain it bette

first appeared: 1/7/2008

WO 1 Edwin Franklin Sholar from Murray, KY - KIA Vietnam June 04, 1969

shared by Jim Sholar

Edwin Franklin Sholar was born March 04, 1947 in Murray, KY son of Elmer F. Sholar and Emma Higgins. He and his sister, Linda Faye, grew up in a loving Christian home, attended the local Baptist chur

first appeared: 12/6/2007

The Day it Snowed in Vietnam

shared by Polecat356

The Day it Snowed in Vietnam: a true storyJim Schueckler, Founder: The Virtual Wall www.VirtualWall.org Christmas carols played in the mess hall, but it didn't feel like Christmas Eve.

first appeared: 11/8/2007

I Came To See My Son's Name.

shared by Polecat356

I came to see my son's name. These or similar words are on the lips, minds, and hearts of people who journey to see their 'special name' on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the Wall,

first appeared: 11/8/2007

Battle of Fire Base Gold @ Suoi Tre

shared by tunnelrat77

The operation had the HIGHEST 1-day Kill of the enemy; for the entire war.There wer an astounding 647 dead bodies(V.C.) on the field of battle;with another 300 suspected dead dragged away. I ha

first appeared: 10/15/2007

K9 Veterans Day

shared by joe

I am saluting a veteran/veterans who truly have no say. In fact though not officially drafted, they really had no say in having to serve, yet they served with the greatest of honor, often quite her

first appeared: 10/11/2007

My Military Career

shared by blyons106

I was in the Air Force for 8+ years and had some great duty stations. I was with a U2 Squadron out of DelRio Tx. Did a lot of TDY with them. After a tour at Goose Bay Labrador, I took my discharge an

first appeared: 9/24/2007

Deliverance

shared by dlthomp43

Why is it when we're young, no contentment can be found? All our hope lies somewhere in the future, where things always look better. When I was in elementary school, I wanted to explore the world

first appeared: 9/24/2007

Firebase Ripcord

shared by ripolicz

In July of 1970 my company was to assalt a hill called 805. It was July 12. Iremember the day well. It was my 21st birthday. We took the hill without any opposition. Thought we had it made. Not hardl

first appeared: 9/19/2007

We Can Handle It

shared by Richard Bergquist

The following story is based upon personal recollections of events that took place while on a mission in the spring of 1969 serving as a nineteen year old door gunner.

first appeared: 9/18/2007

Screaming Eagles

by Beverly Keel

After the 101st was established in the 1940s, its national headquarters moved several times before settling at Fort Campbell in 1956. Now every Army unit displaying the trademark 101st Screaming Eagle patch is stationed there.

first appeared: 11/27/2005

Home of Heroes

by Karen Karvonen

Four recipients of the nation's highest award for military bravery have called Pueblo, Colorado home. Because of the distinction, Congress in 1993 designated Pueblo the Home of Heroes.

first appeared: 10/30/2005

Freedom's Responsibilities

by Marti Attoun

Four generations of military veterans tell what it means to serve their country

first appeared: 11/7/2004

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