When he first came to Vietnam, Pickett had been with an infantry unit ... daughter led the hug brigade. Stephenson, who was reluctant to talk about himself or the war, provided the first hint ...

William was a proud Veteran of the United States Army 196th Light Infantry Unit, serving during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed ice fishing and mushroom hunting. Bailey-Love Mortuary is honored to serve ...

In 1968, Lee Samson, Tom Kolberg and Wayne Mierke served in the U.S. Army’s 196th Light Infantry Brigade together during the Vietnam War. Friendship remains strong for three Vietnam vets 57 years ...

DOT. TODAY, THE NATION HONORS VIETNAM WAR VETERANS. IT’S AN ANNUAL COMMEMORATION MARKING THE DAY U.S. MILITARY ASSISTANCE COMMAND VIETNAM WAS DISESTABLISHED IN 1975. ACCORDING TO THE DEFENSE ...

Today, March 29 has become a day of recognition, remembrance, healing, and education; and marks the eighth anniversary of Vietnam War Veterans Day. Vietnam veterans, once met with scorn and ...

“Scholars on the Vietnam War and Black Vietnam vets alike note that the dap derived from a pact Black soldiers took in order to convey their commitment to looking after one another.” A member ...

Matchin, who served with the unit during the Vietnam War, is now working to honor those from his generation. With the blessing of brigade commander Col. Joshua Gaspard and help from other soldiers ...

THE EVENT MARKED A 50 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE END OF THE VIETNAM WAR. THE SPACE AT THE VA HOSPITAL WAS PACKED. THE CEREMONY, MARKED WITH PRAYERS, SPEECHES, WREATHS. ALL TO HONOR THE MILITARY MEN ...

BERKS CO., Pa. - Berks County also celebrated Vietnam War Veteran's Day. Saturday's "Welcome Home" event allowed veterans to share their stories and war experiences with each other.

Some remember the Vietnam War battles from the headlines of the 1960s and 1970s, others from movies and history books. And thousands of Americans and Vietnamese know them as the graveyards of ...

PITTSFIELD — Half a century ago, the Vietnam War came to an official close. But for some veterans, the scars of that conflict linger. "Many veterans to this day remain somewhat silent from their ...