‘Willing to fight for it’ Veteran discusses artillery service as Marine during the Vietnam War
By Jeremy P. Ämick Donley “Dan” Amick recognizes that although the Vietnam War is often viewed as an unpopular conflict, his personal decision to…
The fringe of war
Veteran supported Vietnam War through service in Thailand By Jeremy P. Amick When speaking of his father, it is evident that Bob Sneller possesses an…
Veteran describes service in the Navy during Vietnam War ‘It was a different time’
Veteran describes service in the Navy during Vietnam War By Jeremy P. Amick The late 1960s was distressing for many young men preparing to leave…
Why the Americans lost the Vietnam War
Tony Morse, managing partner with the Spatial Analysis Group, believes that the reason that the U.S. lost the Vietnam War is because they didn’t want…
Fuel tanks jettisoned by US jets in Vietnam War recycled by locals
Photo story (Clockwise from top left): (1) A jettisoned US jet fuel tank has been repurposed and being operated by a local Vietnamese (2) Many…
Purple Heart legacy
Vietnam War service earns local veteran two Purple Heart medals By Jeremy P. Amick A son often follows in the footsteps of his father, whether…
EMBERS OF WAR – Review by Mark Barnes
In June 1919 when the victorious powers met at Versailles to flay the defeated Central Powers other stuff was going on that would have ramifications…
Compelled into service
This is an article on a veteran that received valuable medical training in the Navy, which led to her becoming a nurse in the civilian…
Decorated Marine Unit Dubbed “Walking Dead” Deactivated
The decorated Marine Corps battalion nicknamed “Walking Dead” was deactivated last August 29, Friday in a ceremony at the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North…
Union Soldier to Receive Medal of Honor 150 Years After His Death
Pres. Obama will do the honor of presenting a Union Army officer the nation’s highest military decoration, the Medal of Honor, a century and a…
Refugees from Vietnam War Still Fearful of Government
During the Vietnam War, many Southern Vietnamese citizens sided with the United States in their fight against the Vietcong. Some of these citizens are still…
The USO, the American Soldiers and Robin Williams: Saying Goodbye to a Man Who Had a Heart for the US Servicemen
The recent passing of thespian Robin Williams saddened even the military world. Gooooood Morning, Vietnam! That was the famous line of Robin Williams when he…