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Tag: Vietnam veterans

Marine Corps’ Deadliest, Charles ‘Chuck’ Mawhinney, Dies at 75

by Jon Simkins2/20/20242/20/2024

The hunter from backwoods Oregon first had designs on joining the Navy, but opted against it after a Marine recruiter promised that he could delay his enlistment until after deer hunting season.

First Medal of Honor Recipient from Vietnam War Dies at 89

by Jonathan Lehrfeld1/26/20241/26/2024
Photo of John Magnarelli in Vietnam, formed a close bond with 1st Sgt. Willie Johnson, who was tragically killed by an RPG in 1970.

His Sergeant in Vietnam Became His Hero. He Never Forgot It.

by John Magnarelli1/12/20243/15/2024
Photo of James Vaughn in Vietnam.

No Rules For Generals in Vietnam?

by James Vaughn12/18/202312/18/2023

Interview: Ann-Margret / Proud To Be An American

by Zita Ballinger Fletcher12/4/20234/25/2024
Photo of Chuck Mawhinney beside a pack mule.

Telling A Sniper’s Story

by Zita Ballinger Fletcher11/29/202311/29/2023
Photo of U.S Soldiers from the 101st cavalry division have set up these 105mm howitzers in a sand bagged fire-base at an elevated site in the center of the a Shau Valley in South Vietnam, August 12, 1968. From this position, gunners can give excellent fire support to men operating in the valley below.

What Are the Limits of Firepower? Maj. Gen. Robert Scales Speaks About America’s Way of War in Vietnam

by Warren Wilkins9/18/20239/18/2023

This Daring Vietnam Rescue Finally Results in Medal of Honor Award

by Todd South9/1/20239/1/2023

Army of One: The Soldier Who Left Vietnam with 115 Confirmed Kills

by Jon Simkins8/25/20238/25/2023

Graphic Novel Tells Story of Vietnam Pilot Who Flew Into Enemy Fire

by Sarah Sicard7/26/20237/26/2023

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