Operation Starlite – August 18–24, 1965
The operation was originally called Satellite, but a power blackout led to a clerical error and a clerk working by candlelight typed “Starlite” instead. Operation…
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DA PAM 750-30 – The Army’s “Slightly Suggestive” Vietnam Era M16A1 Pamphlet
From World War II to the Vietnam War, the U.S. Army worked with cartoonist and graphic artist Will Eisner on several publications in an effort…
Recognize Anyone In These Pictures From Vietnam?
Julie Rogens recently shared on her facebook page that Jeff Creek bought a photo album at a thrift store which contained photos that were developed…
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall Infographic
Check out this infographic about the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall. There were quite a few facts listed that I was not aware of such as the…
Interview With Ronald Frankford – A Homeless Vietnam Veteran With PTSD
This video is an interview with Ronald Frankford, a homeless Vietnam Veteran. Ronald was wounded in Vietnam in 1969 and was awarded several medals for…
The Education Center At The Wall
Unlike some may believe, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial (The Wall) in Washington, DC was not paid for with government funds. The Wall was built using privately donated…
VA Expands Disability Benefits for Air Force Personnel Exposed to Contaminated C-123 Aircraft
WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today published a new regulation that expands eligibility for some benefits for a select group of Air…