Air Force Honors Vietnam Fighter Pilot Robin Olds
A new Air Force Academy memorial includes a statue of colorful Vietnam War fighter pilot Col. Robin Olds, a "triple ace" with a larger-than-life personality
Max Cleland, Vietnam Veteran and Former Senator, Dies At 79
Joseph Maxwell “Max” Cleland, 79, former senator and leader of the Veterans Administration, died on Nov. 9, 2021 of congestive heart failure
The Mysterious Death of Mike Turpin, U.S. Army Broadcaster in Vietnam
The fate of a military broadcaster in Vietnam in 1972 still leaves doubts and questions
Colin Powell: The Vietnam War Years
Colin Powell's military prowess showed early in his experiences in Vietnam and would shape the leadership abilities that would later catapult his career.
How A Severely Wounded Medic Risked His Life to Save Others in Vietnam
Severely wounded, hero medic Lawrence Joel ignored enemy fire to reach the wounded and dead in Vietnam, for which he received the Medal of Honor
‘The most important lesson I learned’: Fmr. Gen. David Petraeus on the Vietnam War, Iraq and Afghanistan
David Petraeus on the lessons of the Vietnam War and their impact on the senior military leadership
See How Navy SEALs Sharpened Their Deadly Skills in Vietnam
The U.S. Navy SEALs honed their unique approach to special operations in Vietnam
Who Will Go: Into the Son Tay POW Camp Review
Author Terry Buckler gives readers an inside view of the planning, execution and outcome of the famous Special Operations mission targeting the Son Tay POW camp
The 1964 Brinks Hotel Bombing: Courage, Tragedy and a Nurse’s Purple Heart
A U.S. Navy nurse who survived the Brinks Hotel bombing in 1964 shares her story of suffering, resilience and an unprecedented Purple Heart
Echoes of Our War: Vietnam Veterans Reflect 50 Years Later Review
Retired Marine Col. Bob Fischer selected 10 veterans "who served honorably in a confusing war" to share their stories
Warring Commanders: The Army and Marines Battled Over War Plans in Vietnam
Relations between top Army and Marine commanders became testy in early 1968 as generals with clashing views attacked not only the enemy but also each other
Saving Captain Vizcarra: A Downed Fighter Pilot’s Rescue from North Vietnam
When downed fighter pilot Victor Vizcarra parachuted into North Vietnam, a helicopter rescue team had to find him before the enemy did
Surprised by Miss America: An Army Officer’s Unexpected Company in Vietnam, 1972
An Army officer had the surprise of his life in Vietnam when he found himself having breakfast with members of the Miss America USO show
A Controversial Question: Did General Giap Say North Vietnam Was Close to Surrender?
Did Gen. Vo Nguyen Giap, North Vietnam’s top commander for most of the war, actually say the U.S. was close to winning after the Tet Offensive?
Leading from the Front: A Helicopter Pilot’s Distinguished Valor in Vietnam
John Charles 'Doc' Bahnsen earned a Distinguished Flying Cross and five Silver Stars for his heroism in Vietnam
‘Peace and Prisoners of War’ Review: The Vietnamese Peacemaker Turned Prisoner
A South Vietnamese soldier recounts his experiences facing his enemies during peace negotiations
