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11 ways Americans dodged the Vietnam War draft

By Blake Stilwell

6 reasons ‘Full Metal Jacket’ should have been about Animal Mother

By Tim Kirkpatrick

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The Vietnam-era Army’s ‘Shake n’ Bake’ school bumped basic trainees to NCOs

Jim Morrison’s dad had a hand in starting the Vietnam War

Jim Morrison’s dad had a hand in starting the Vietnam War

The ‘Loach’ was one of the riskiest helicopter assignments in Vietnam

The ‘Loach’ was one of the riskiest helicopter assignments in Vietnam

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One of the most decorated combat veterans ever became a hardcore critic of the Vietnam War

A man in a formal military uniform with a light blue Medal of Honor ribbon around his neck. The uniform has various ribbons and badges on the chest, including pilot wings. The background is plain and softly lit.

Today in military history: USAF pilot, James Fleming, rescues Green Berets

A group of military personnel in uniform seated in an auditorium, attentively listening to an elderly man and woman seated on black armchairs at the front. The man is speaking into a microphone. An American flag and another flag are positioned behind them. A man in a blue shirt is standing among the audience, possibly asking a question or making a comment.

The story of Thomas Norris, a forgotten Navy SEAL

By Jessica Evans

Left side: A black-and-white photo of a Navy Seabee petty officer second class standing next to a large truck labeled "Brookland Diesel." The man is in uniform, leaning against the truck with one hand on the door and the other on his hip. Below the photo is a caption mentioning his duty at Da Nang, Vietnam. Right side: A color photo of a soldier in military uniform and helmet standing in front of a large stack of sandbags. The soldier is holding a cigarette in one hand and has a rifle resting against the sandbags beside him. The background shows a concrete structure partially visible behind the sandbags.

Vietnam vet talks Agent Orange and a brotherhood among fellow veterans

By Bethaney Phillips

Ia Drang Valley

Today in military history: Major battle in the la Drang Valley

This WWII landing craft found new life as a gunboat in the Vietnam War

By Miguel Ortiz

This Coast Guardsman saved a Navy base during the Vietnam War

This Coast Guardsman saved a Navy base during the Vietnam War

By Blake Stilwell

This is how Vietnam almost became a protectorate of the US

This is how Vietnam almost became a protectorate of the US

By Blake Stilwell

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These daring defectors turned the Viet Cong against itself

By James Elphick

A black and white photo of a pilot in full flight gear standing on the ladder of a U.S. Air Force jet aircraft. The pilot is smiling and holding a helmet in one hand. The aircraft has "U.S. AIR" visible on its side and is parked on a tarmac with hangars in the background.

How airline pilot and Vietnam War hero Carl Gamble saved his passengers from a hijacker

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Jimmie Howard led the USMC’s most decorated platoon

By Jessica Evans

An elderly barefoot man with a long white beard and dark traditional clothing is walking alongside a soldier in full combat gear, including a helmet, sunglasses, and a rifle. They are moving through a grassy area with thatched huts and large leafy plants nearby. The scene appears to be in a rural village setting.

3 times US troops used the fear of the undead in combat against their enemies

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That time CBS captured an intense firefight in Vietnam

These were the terrifying dangers of being a ‘Tunnel Rat’ in Vietnam

These were the terrifying dangers of being a ‘Tunnel Rat’ in Vietnam

By Tim Kirkpatrick

This is what it felt like to be the ‘FNG’ in Vietnam

By Tim Kirkpatrick

A North Vietnamese soldier hid in the jungle for 40 years

A North Vietnamese soldier hid in the jungle for 40 years

By Blake Stilwell

5 life lessons today’s troops could learn from Vietnam Vets

5 life lessons today’s troops could learn from Vietnam Vets

By Eric Milzarski

A Marine vet made a daring beer run to Vietnam for his buddies

A Marine vet made a daring beer run to Vietnam for his buddies

By Blake Stilwell

This secret Russian weapon turned out to be harmless bee poop

This secret Russian weapon turned out to be harmless bee poop

By Blake Stilwell

A military fighter jet flying over a mountainous landscape with scattered trees and small lakes. The jet is camouflaged in green and brown tones and is equipped with multiple missiles under its wings. The sky is partly cloudy.

The 5 most insane military tactics ever used in combat

How ‘The Greatest Beer Run Ever’ nails the authenticity of 1960s Vietnam

By Miguel Ortiz

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These 3 amphibious vehicles assaulted the beaches for freedom

Why this rotor wing component is unofficially named after Jesus

How Naval Aviator Charles Klusmann escaped a vicious POW camp

Six women in military uniforms stand in front of a wall with the letters "WAC" and an emblem. Five of the women wear dark uniforms, while the woman in the center wears a lighter-colored uniform with several ribbons and badges. They are all smiling and posing for the photo.

From nursing to newspapers, these were the women of Vietnam

By Amanda Huffman

Three military helicopters are landing or taking off in a grassy, open field under a partly cloudy sky. Several soldiers in combat gear are running away from the nearest helicopter, which has a mounted machine gun on its side. The scene appears active and tense, with dust and motion visible around the helicopters.

4 real things Vietnam vets experienced that you won’t see in movies

By Blake Stilwell

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3 songs guaranteed to be included in Vietnam-era war games

An elderly man wearing a "Vietnam Veteran" cap, a patterned short-sleeve shirt, and a blue face mask pulled down is standing behind an elderly woman in a wheelchair. The woman is smiling, wearing glasses and a purple top, with a blanket draped over her lap. They are inside a museum with military helicopters displayed in the background.

This Vietnam veteran found his Huey helicopter at the Smithsonian

By Miguel Ortiz

This sniper crawled nearly 2 miles to kill one enemy general

This sniper crawled nearly 2 miles to kill one enemy general

A U.S. Air Force bomber aircraft is shown mid-flight releasing multiple bombs in a staggered pattern against a cloudy sky. The plane is white with a visible tail number "70162" and the U.S. Air Force insignia on the fuselage.

The Air Force used a ‘Dog Doo’ transmitter in Vietnam

By Miguel Ortiz

Today in military history: North Vietnam rejects US prisoner exchange proposal

Today in military history: North Vietnam rejects US prisoner exchange proposal

Today in military history: The Tet Offensive begins

3 major ways Bob Hope helped veterans

3 major ways Bob Hope helped veterans

By Shannon Corbeil

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This is the most decorated enlisted sailor in US military history

By Blake Stilwell

Gunnery Sgt. Hathcock hit a target from 2,500 yards away

Gunnery Sgt. Hathcock hit a target from 2,500 yards away

A black and white photo of two men in suits engaged in a close conversation. The man on the left is holding a cigarette and looking attentively at the man on the right, who is leaning forward with his hand covering his mouth. The background is softly lit with a blurred figure and some plants visible.

South Vietnam’s former leader ended his career in a liquor store in California

Operation Starlite

Today in military history: Marines tested in Operation Starlite

Three men are saluting in front of a black memorial wall inscribed with numerous names. Two men wear white military-style uniforms with black berets and white gloves, while the third man wears a dark blazer, jeans, and a beige cowboy hat. An American flag and another flag with red, white, and blue colors stand beside the wall. A wreath with red, white, and blue flowers is placed at the base of the wall.

HEARTS Veterans Museum of Texas welcomes traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall to permanent home

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This badass Native soldier fought in 3 wars and earned 42 medals and citations

By Miguel Ortiz

A rectangular pit in the ground with moss-covered stone walls and sharp black spikes at the bottom. One side of the pit is covered with a wooden frame filled with dried brown leaves. The surrounding ground is earthy and slightly mossy.

How the Viet Cong managed to avoid being victims of their own booby traps

CIA Operative Tony Poe

This CIA operative was a real-life ‘Col. Kurtz’ during the Vietnam War

The first man killed in the Vietnam War was murdered by a fellow airman

The first man killed in the Vietnam War was murdered by a fellow airman

By Blake Stilwell

Here’s why the US purposely gave ammo to the Communists in the Vietnam War

Here’s why the US purposely gave ammo to the Communists in the Vietnam War

By Blake Stilwell

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How losing Vietnam was actually a victory for 5 other countries

By Blake Stilwell

Why the F-4 Phantom is one of the US military’s most beloved airplanes

How the Huey drastically increased chances of surviving the Vietnam War

How the Huey drastically increased chances of surviving the Vietnam War

By Jacqlyn Cope

This is how salty old Vietnam drill sergeants and instructors were made

This is how salty old Vietnam drill sergeants and instructors were made

By Harold C. Hutchison

Close-up of a tiger with its mouth open, showing sharp teeth and a pink tongue, surrounded by dry grass and foliage. The tiger's fur is orange with black stripes and white areas around the mouth and eyes.

Top 3 deadliest animals troops encountered in combat

‘The Last Full Measure’ is the must-see film that honors one of America’s finest

‘The Last Full Measure’ is the must-see film that honors one of America’s finest

By Eric Milzarski

Why it was so important to make ‘The Last Full Measure’

Why it was so important to make ‘The Last Full Measure’

By Shannon Corbeil

Warriors in their own words: The ‘Tunnel Rats’ of Vietnam

Warriors in their own words: The ‘Tunnel Rats’ of Vietnam

By Tim Kirkpatrick

A Bengal tiger walking through a sunlit forest floor covered with dry leaves and grass, looking directly ahead with its mouth slightly open.

A Medal of Honor recipient tore his way through Vietnam while being stalked by a tiger

This Medal of Honor citation reads like an action movie plot

This Medal of Honor citation reads like an action movie plot

Why the enemy should have brought a battalion to kill this soldier

Why the enemy should have brought a battalion to kill this soldier

By Blake Stilwell

How Green Berets earned the nickname ‘snake eaters’ and how it helped them in Vietnam

The unknown story of Air Force Medal of Honor recipient Richard L. Etchberger

The unknown story of Air Force Medal of Honor recipient Richard L. Etchberger

These fighter pilots literally pushed their wingmen to safety

These fighter pilots literally pushed their wingmen to safety

By Miguel Ortiz

Aussie special forces used sawed-off machine guns in Vietnam

Aussie special forces used sawed-off machine guns in Vietnam

By Blake Stilwell

This carrier launched the fighters that scored the first and last kills on North Vietnamese MiGs

This carrier launched the fighters that scored the first and last kills on North Vietnamese MiGs

By Miguel Ortiz