Chuck Mawhinney: The Legendary USMC Sniper Who Hit 16 Enemy in 30 Seconds on a Pitch-Black Night
In the realm of extraordinary military feats, several service members gain recognition, receiving public praise and awards – some even become the subjects of books…
Book Review: ‘Hot Mics and TV Lights’ Tells the Stories of the American Forces Vietnam Network
Mention the “Armed Forces Network” to most veterans or military families who served overseas and you’re sure to get a reaction. Say it to a…
North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco: The Vietnam-Era Light-Attack Aircraft That’s Looking to Make a Comeback
The North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco was a Vietnam-era light-attack and observation aircraft that was favored by the US Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps.…
Henry Kissinger Helped Orchestrate the Deadly Carpet Bombing of Cambodia During the Vietnam War
Depending on who you ask, Henry Kissinger is either a revered political figure or a war criminal. Serving as national security advisor during the Nixon…
Florida Man Finds Live Vietnam-Era Military Round In Garage, Prompts Response From Bomb Squad
The death of a family member can be a sad event, made even more so by having to go through the items they left behind.…
US Navy SEAL Solomon Atkinson Embodied the Spirit of Dedicated Military Service
There have been an innumerable amount of US Navy SEALs who’ve served since the 1960s, but few have earned themselves the reputation of Solomon Atkinson.…
MoH Recipient Larry Taylor Disregarded a Direct Order and Saved a Four-Man Reconnaissance Team
The Medal of Honor has been handed out to just over 3,500 servicemen since its inception during the American Civil War. It’s a symbol of…
Clint Eastwood Turned Down the Opportunity to Star in ‘Apocalypse Now’
Apocalypse Now (1979) is arguably one of the best Vietnam War movies ever released. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola and starring the likes of Marlon…
The American Forces Endured Arduous Fighting At Con Thien During the Vietnam War
Amid the jungle landscapes and dense terrain of the Vietnam War, military strategists on both sides sought to establish outposts. One critical location was Con…
The Best Vietnam War Movies to Watch If You Like ‘Platoon’
Platoon (1986) is one of the greatest movies about the Vietnam War. Starring Charlie Sheen, Tom Berenger and Willem Dafoe, the film was directed by…
The Devastating Use of Agent Orange By the United States In Vietnam
The Vietnam War remains one of the most controversial chapters of modern history. Among its many devastating consequences, the use of chemical warfare, particularly Agent…
Staff Sergeant Gail Kerns Was Held As a POW By the North Vietnamese for Four Years
As with all conflicts, prisoners of war (POW) were commonplace during the Vietnam War. It’s estimated that around 2,500 Americans were either missing in action…