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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…

Digging freedom’s well – Aviation veteran’s career spans nearly four decades, three wars

Like so many young men who have tried their hand at a higher education, Al Nichols made the decision to leave his studies at Lincoln…

Excavation of Japanese Dump Reveals Agent Orange

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Agent Orange

The military has been formerly criticized for their use of Agent Orange, a dangerous chemical substance. In January, predecessors to the defoliating chemical compound were…

Military Historians Desperate to Trace Relatives of Vietnam War Hero Robert Buchan

Military historians are desperate to trace the relatives of Lance Corporal Robert Buchan, who served during the Vietnam War so that they could add his…

American Military Members Try Medicinal Marijuana

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medicinal marijuana

The subject of medicinal marijuana has been heavily debated throughout the United States, with some states in favor of its use while other states are…

Body of a WWII Soldier Found in Shallow Grave

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WWII soldier

The body of a WWII soldier has revealed more about the man’s fate to the son who never knew him. That is not to say,…

Jane Fonda’s Lifetime Achievement Award Angers Veterans

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Jane Fonda

Jane Fonda has been controversial ever since the Vietnam War, when she went to Vietnam and had her picture taken with several Vietnamese soldiers. This…

War Through the Eyes of a Veteran’s Family

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veteran’s family

Beth Harpaz has been a member of a veteran’s family her entire life. Her father, David Jackendoff, was one of thousands of soldiers who stormed…

Veterans Put in Contact with Agent Orange Assisted

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Agent Orange

During the Vietnam War, Agent Orange was used to reveal enemy positions by destroying all surrounding plant life. The incredibly strong herbicidal compound was believed…

Vietnam Veteran Makes Living as Helicopter Pilot

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helicopter pilot

A helicopter pilot who served in Vietnam has discovered that his area of the service is able to sustain his daily living as a career.…

‘You learn to adjust’ – Army veteran served as medic during the Vietnam War

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Army veteran served as medic during the Vietnam War By Jeremy P. Ämick For nearly three decades, Roger Buchta enlightened young minds with lessons on…

How the Tet Offensive Changed the Vietnam War

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Tet Offensive

The 1968 Tet Offensive was an event which effected a marked change on the almost certain outcome of the Vietnam War. When a temporary peace…