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One of Disney’s most-loved characters came to be a leader of Marines

One of Disney’s most-loved characters came to be a leader of Marines

By Blake Stilwell

6 wild facts about the deadly creator of SEAL Team Six

6 wild facts about the deadly creator of SEAL Team Six

By Blake Stilwell

Top 5 weird Vietnam era nicknames that would have gotten you in trouble

Top 5 weird Vietnam era nicknames that would have gotten you in trouble

Silver U.S. Air Force fighter jet with the tail number 24234 and designation FH-234, flying in the sky. The aircraft is heavily armed with multiple bombs and missiles attached under its wings. The background shows a clear sky with some land visible far below.

Why the F-105 wasn’t as effective in Vietnam as it should have been

Black and white photo of a young boy with neatly combed hair, wearing a dark jacket over a buttoned shirt, sitting on a chair against a plain wall.

The insane life of this Holocaust survivor and Special Forces veteran

By Blake Stilwell

M202 FLASH: The Army’s man-portable, four-barrel rocket launcher

M202 FLASH: The Army’s man-portable, four-barrel rocket launcher

By Harold C. Hutchison

distinguished service cross

This Special Forces soldier gave his life to save his allies

A large American bison standing in a field of dry grass and wildflowers, facing forward with its head slightly lowered. The bison has a thick, dark brown fur coat on its head and shoulders, with a lighter brown body. The background is a blurred mix of green and brown tones, suggesting a natural prairie or grassland environment.

The US Army’s plan to win the Plains Wars was to kill every American Bison

This Navy SEAL unit was ‘the most hard luck platoon’ to fight in Vietnam

This Navy SEAL unit was ‘the most hard luck platoon’ to fight in Vietnam

By Blake Stilwell

That time this Navy squadron bombed North Vietnam with a toilet

That time this Navy squadron bombed North Vietnam with a toilet

By Blake Stilwell

How a plain old Cessna became a military legend

How a plain old Cessna became a military legend

By Harold C. Hutchison

This Coast Guard commander returned to an ambush to save Navy operators

This Coast Guard commander returned to an ambush to save Navy operators

The new ‘This is Us’ military arc is deeply personal

The new ‘This is Us’ military arc is deeply personal

By Shannon Corbeil

funeral of an unknown soldier michael blassie

How the Vietnam War’s ‘Unknown Soldier’ was identified and reinterred

A black and white photo of a large group of men seated closely together inside an aircraft cabin. Many of them are smiling, cheering, and raising their fists in excitement or celebration. The seats have white headrest covers, and some men are wearing military-style uniforms. The atmosphere appears lively and joyful.

Today in military history: North Vietnam releases US POWs

This Steeler went to four Super Bowls after being wounded in Vietnam

This Steeler went to four Super Bowls after being wounded in Vietnam

By Blake Stilwell

This Vietnam War POW used a propaganda film to blink ‘TORTURE’ in Morse Code

This Vietnam War POW used a propaganda film to blink ‘TORTURE’ in Morse Code

By Blake Stilwell

A man in a beige military uniform with a mustache stands with his arm around a woman wearing a sleeveless red dress. They are outdoors on grass in front of a brick wall and large leafy plants. The man has one hand in his pocket and is smiling, while the woman stands close beside him.

‘Dear John’ letters inspired a classic Jim Croce song

By Blake Stilwell

A black-and-white photo of a family of four. The father, wearing a white shirt and striped tie, is smiling and holding a book. The mother, with short blonde hair and wearing a pearl necklace and buttoned coat, is looking down. Two boys are present: one with curly hair wearing a dark sweater, standing behind the father, and the other with straight hair, leaning on the mother and looking down. The background is plain with a partial view of a window or blinds on the right.

The star of ‘Leave It to Beaver’ served – but he didn’t die in Vietnam

How the Navy kept its Vietnam river forces going

How the Navy kept its Vietnam river forces going

By Harold C. Hutchison

bob hope entertaining troops

Here’s why Bob Hope was so important to the Vietnam War effort

This PJ is the most decorated enlisted airman in history

This PJ is the most decorated enlisted airman in history

By Blake Stilwell

This ‘Whale’ saved 700 planes during the Vietnam War

This ‘Whale’ saved 700 planes during the Vietnam War

By Harold C. Hutchison

Black and white photo showing a display of several rifles mounted horizontally on a wall. The rifles have wooden stocks and grips, with some featuring attached magazines and scopes. The image has a grainy texture and appears to be an older photograph.

How Australian troops created a deadly makeshift weapon in the Vietnam War

How this heroic sailor earned 12 medals for valor

How this heroic sailor earned 12 medals for valor

This Marine came back to his family 5 years after he died

This Marine came back to his family 5 years after he died

Why Vietnam War troops hated the M16 and called it a piece of garbage

Why Vietnam War troops hated the M16 and called it a piece of garbage

By Orvelin Valle

This Special Forces legend was saved by his beard

This Special Forces legend was saved by his beard

Four naval ships sailing in formation on open water, with one large aircraft carrier in the center and three smaller escort ships surrounding it. The sky is partly cloudy and the sea appears calm. The image is in black and white.

Why the US Navy pushed helicopters into the ocean after the fall of Saigon

17 wild facts about the Vietnam War

17 wild facts about the Vietnam War

By Blake Stilwell

A motion picture student saved fellow soldiers by videoing action during Vietnam

A motion picture student saved fellow soldiers by videoing action during Vietnam

By Bethaney Phillips

This NCO was willing to die in Vietnam for his commanding officer

This NCO was willing to die in Vietnam for his commanding officer

Is this the Most Patriotic Poem Ever?

Is this the Most Patriotic Poem Ever?

By Tim Kirkpatrick

7 life lessons we learned from watching ‘Full Metal Jacket’

7 life lessons we learned from watching ‘Full Metal Jacket’

How the Vietnam War shaped the modern day U.S. Air Force

How the Vietnam War shaped the modern day U.S. Air Force

By Tim Kirkpatrick

A green military tank with two soldiers visible, one standing in the turret and the other partially visible through a hatch, moving on a paved surface with white striped markings. The background features ornate red and white historic buildings and a crowd of people watching the scene.

America’s 9 most deadly wartime enemies, ranked

By Blake Stilwell

3 heroes who became POWs twice

3 heroes who became POWs twice

By James Elphick

Three men dressed formally are standing together indoors. The man on the left is wearing a military uniform with badges and insignia. The two men on the right are wearing dark suits with white shirts and ties. The background shows a warmly lit room with gold curtains and other people in the distance. A large professional light is visible behind them.

Before Harry Humphries succeeded in Hollywood, he was a Navy SEAL

From Vietnam to Star Trek: 10 Questions with Tucker Smallwood

From Vietnam to Star Trek: 10 Questions with Tucker Smallwood

The U.S. and the Soviet Union agreed to be allies if aliens attacked Earth

The U.S. and the Soviet Union agreed to be allies if aliens attacked Earth

By Blake Stilwell

Watch this Vietnam Veteran describe what it was like to dodge machine gun fire to save his buddies

Watch this Vietnam Veteran describe what it was like to dodge machine gun fire to save his buddies

By Blake Stilwell

Four men standing on rocky terrain overlooking a town. Three men are wearing desert camouflage military uniforms with helmets, tactical vests, and boots. One of these men is holding binoculars, and another is holding a rifle. The fourth man, standing second from the left, is dressed in civilian clothing with a black helmet, black jacket, blue jeans, and tan boots. The background shows a hazy sky and a spread of buildings and trees.

Joe Galloway of ‘We Were Soldiers’ fame passed away at 79

By Miguel Ortiz

Why this Soldier was nicknamed the ‘popcorn colonel’ in Vietnam will make you laugh

Why this Soldier was nicknamed the ‘popcorn colonel’ in Vietnam will make you laugh

By Tim Kirkpatrick

These 3 snipers had more kills than Carlos Hathcock in Vietnam

These 3 snipers had more kills than Carlos Hathcock in Vietnam

By Harold C. Hutchison

This is what happens when the rules of engagement are loosened

This is what happens when the rules of engagement are loosened

By Orvelin Valle

A front view of a military tank equipped with multiple large missile launch tubes, with two soldiers visible on top wearing helmets. The tank is surrounded by dense foliage, and another soldier is seen walking in the background on the right side. The image is in black and white.

The M50 Ontos struck fear into the hearts of communists in Vietnam

Man in a white military dress uniform with gold shoulder boards, wearing numerous medals and ribbons on his chest, including a Medal of Honor around his neck. He has short gray hair and blue eyes, and a serious expression. A flag is partially visible in the background.

This American POW disfigured himself so he couldn’t be used for propaganda

By Miguel Ortiz

4 legendary search and rescue helicopters

4 legendary search and rescue helicopters

By Harold C. Hutchison

How to fly the Little Bird’s ancestor

How to fly the Little Bird’s ancestor

By Harold C. Hutchison

A black and white photo of a military helicopter, likely a UH-1 Huey, on the ground with a star insignia on its side. In the top left corner, there is a circular inset of a color portrait of a man in a military uniform wearing a Medal of Honor around his neck.

The first Medal of Honor in modern Army aviation history came in Vietnam

Two A-10 Thunderbolt II military aircraft flying side by side against a clear blue sky. The aircraft on the top has a camouflage paint scheme with green and brown colors, while the one below has a gray and white paint scheme with black and white invasion stripes and a star insignia on its tail. Both planes have twin engines mounted above the fuselage and straight wings.

Watch these A-10 Warthogs perform a rare demo flight together

By Miguel Ortiz

This was one of the stealthiest aircraft ever flown by the US military

This was one of the stealthiest aircraft ever flown by the US military

A Vietnam veteran re-enlisted to fight in Iraq and Afghanistan

A Vietnam veteran re-enlisted to fight in Iraq and Afghanistan

By Blake Stilwell

The last soldier drafted by the US Army retired in 2011

The last soldier drafted by the US Army retired in 2011

By Blake Stilwell

A young male soldier wearing a U.S. Army digital camouflage uniform and a maroon beret with an insignia. The uniform has a name tag reading "BERGDAHL" and a U.S. flag patch on the left sleeve. The soldier is standing in front of an American flag.

This is how missing or captured troops get promoted

By Eric Milzarski

A black and white portrait of a middle-aged man in a U.S. military uniform with four stars on each shoulder, indicating the rank of a general. He has short, neatly combed hair and a serious expression. Behind him, partially visible, are two flags. The uniform features several ribbons and badges on the left chest pocket.

America’s oldest living general turned 107 in 2021

The youngest Special Forces captain in Vietnam was a war hero

The youngest Special Forces captain in Vietnam was a war hero

This video shows how ‘Full Metal Jacket’ was made

This video shows how ‘Full Metal Jacket’ was made

By Orvelin Valle

This Corpsman saved his Marines despite being shot 4 times

This Corpsman saved his Marines despite being shot 4 times

By Tim Kirkpatrick

A military transport aircraft flying above the clouds, releasing multiple bright flares from its sides and underside. The plane has four propeller engines and a gray body, with the flares creating streaks of light against the cloudy sky.

These badass Marines held off an entire Viet Cong battalion

By James Elphick

A group of eight men in military uniforms are gathered around and inside a military vehicle. Most of them are sitting or leaning casually, with some smiling. The vehicle is dark-colored with a large white star and the number 15 on its side. The men appear relaxed and are wearing green fatigues and caps.

29 of the best politically incorrect Vietnam War slang terms

By Blake Stilwell

A collage of portraits and historical photos of men, some in military attire, arranged within the outline of the state of Louisiana. To the right, the text reads "THE VIETNAM WAR: LOUISIANA STORIES" in white capital letters on a dark background.

WATCH: No Progress without a Machete

By Jessica Evans

A small, single-engine propeller airplane with a white and blue body and a yellow-tipped propeller is landing or taking off on a runway in a desert-like area. The aircraft has a tandem cockpit with two visible pilots inside and the number "818" on its tail. The background shows a flat, arid landscape with some small buildings and a clear sky.

This plane was a silent hunter over Vietnam and Louisiana

By Harold C. Hutchison

unconquerable countries

5 more of the most unconquerable countries in the world

By Blake Stilwell