We Offer A Sincere Thank You to Our Vietnam Veterans Today

Article Title: National Vietnam War Veterans Day

Article Excerpt: March 29 is designated as National Vietnam War Veterans Day. This is a time to pay special tribute to the 9 million Americans who served during the Vietnam War era, to the 58,000 names memorialized on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., and to those who never received the recognition they deserved when they returned to America from war.

March 29, 1973, is the day U.S. Military Assistance Command, Vietnam was disestablished, and the day the last U.S. combat troops departed Vietnam. In addition, on and around this same day, the U.S. Vietnam War Commemoration stated that Hanoi released the last of its acknowledged prisoners of war.

Reference Source: www.legion.org

History Watch | With his observer’s parachute shredded, this pilot gave up his own

Article Title: With his observer’s parachute shredded, this pilot gave up his own

Article Excerpt: "...Just one day later Bennett was flying a Bronco with U.S. Marine Capt. Michael Brown in the observer’s seat, providing reconnaissance, artillery adjustment and liaison for South Vietnamese Marines and a contingent of U.S. Marine advisors. ...Bennett’s plane was hit by an SA-7 missile, which severely damaged the left engine and left main landing gear. "

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Fairhaven man recounts Honor Flight experience. It 'rekindled my flame,' says Vietnam vet

Article Title: Fairhaven man recounts Honor Flight experience. It 'rekindled my flame,' says Vietnam vet

Article Excerpt: "...Vietnam War veteran David Brown, 81, of Fairhaven wants to return the honor given to him on his recent Honor Flight New England trip to Washington, D.C.

Members of the Troop F Massachusetts State Police Barracks led the way for his Honor Flight to leave Logan International Airport in Boston at 5:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 14, with a plane full of U.S. veterans embarking on a meaningful trip to the nation's war memorials built in their honor. ..."

Reference Source: www.southcoasttoday.com

Navy veteran supporting Commander-in-Chief President Trump threatened with eviction from Armed Forces Retirement Home

Article Title: Mississippi Coast veteran supporting Trump threatened with eviction from Armed Forces Retirement Home

Article Excerpt: "...Johnny Fuselier, a retired U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer, is seeking to have his First Amendment rights protected by a federal court.

A Mississippi Vietnam veteran filed a class-action lawsuit this week against the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport after officials threatened to evict him for defying the home’s ban on political slogans. ...The Armed Forces Retirement Home (AFRH) is an independent agency in the executive branch of the federal government, authorized and governed by title 24, United States Code, Chapter 10. The agency was created by Congressional legislation in 1991 by merging the United States Soldiers’ and Airmen’s Home (USSAH) in Washington, D.C., and the United States Naval Home in Gulfport.

The Gulfport facility prohibits the retired military veterans who live there from wearing clothing or displaying signs with “political slogans.” ... “I don’t understand why we can’t exercise the same rights that every other American can—especially in our own home,” Fuselier said. “We’ve repeatedly asked them to change this policy, but they refuse to do it.” ... @donaldjtrump "

Reference Source: magnoliatribune.com

‘Welcome Home’: Vietnam War veterans to be honored during ceremony on USS Orleck Friday

Article Title: ‘Welcome Home’: Vietnam War veterans to be honored during ceremony on USS Orleck Friday

Article Excerpt: "...Saturday marks 50 years since the last United States troops left Vietnam, officially ending the war.

It has become known as National Vietnam War Veterans Day as a way to give them recognition many say they never received when they returned home after the war. ...Their service is being commemorated on the USS Orleck Friday afternoon with a special ceremony on this Navy Pier, which was being set up by volunteers on Thursday including JROTC students from Clay High School. Any Vietnam War veterans in attendance can tour the ship free of charge."

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John McCain dies at 81 after battle with brain cancer

Article Title: John McCain dies at 81 after battle with brain cancer

Snippet of Article: "...Born in the Panama Canal Zone on Aug. 29, 1936, McCain went on to follow in the footsteps of his Naval officer father and joined the Navy. He served in the Navy from 1958 until 1981, ending his career as a decorated captain with awards such as the Silver Star, Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross and Purple Heart ..."

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These vets were best friends in Vietnam: Watch their reunion 46 years later

These vets were best friends in Vietnam: Watch their reunion 46 years later

Article Title: These vets were best friends in Vietnam: Watch their reunion 46 years later

Snippet of Article: "... Mike "Pete" Peterson and Mac "Stretch" McMullen's friendship is Hollywood-worthy. More than four decades ago, the two met during the Vietnam War, and quickly became inseparable ..."

Article Source: www.today.com

Vietnam veterans who often didn't get the recognition , "That's a mistake that we must never repeat."

Article Title: MILITARY: Obama salutes Iraq war veterans at White House dinner

Snippet of Article: "...for their sacrifice and devotion to country, comrades and family. Taking note of Vietnam veterans who often didn't get the recognition they deserved, Obama said, "That's a mistake that we must never repeat." ..."

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