15-Year-Old Marine Youngest American Killed in Vietnam War
“PFC Dan Bullock, You began the age of a child, but had to become a man very quickly. May God’s Grace be with you. Thank you for your sacrifice at such a young age.… Continue reading
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These Were The First Two Americans Killed in the Vietnam Conflict
Escalation and widespread attention towards the conflict in Vietnam may not have hit many televisions and media outlets before 1965, but American advisors were arriving, almost silently, in Southeast Asia. In 1959, Vietnam was divided into South… Continue reading
These Minnesotans Lead Effort To Find 1,075 Photos
“The work of the Minnesotans, including local vets, to find 1,075 photos is a monumental achievement,” said Jessica McBride, a journalism instructor at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. McBride was able to track down… Continue reading
More Than 40 Years Later, Air Force Captain Accounted For, Honored in D.C.
Written by Communications Intern, Kalli McCoy On December 30, 1969, Captain Douglas David Ferguson of Tacoma, Washington was on an armed reconnaissance mission over Houaphan Province, Laos. After his F-4D Phantom II aircraft crashed, he would remain… Continue reading
Memories 40 Years after the end of the Vietnam War
The Vietnam War ended on April 30, 1975. The city of Saigon was the capital of South Vietnam and was captured by communist troops from the North. There were three million Vietnamese and more than… Continue reading
Ceremony on Mother’s Day to honor seven name additions, five status changes to The Wall
Each spring, VVMF works with the Department of Defense (DOD) to ensure that The Wall is accurate. When MIAs are recovered in Vietnam or when an appeal has been approved for addition to… Continue reading
Commemorating 40 Years Since Operation Frequent Wind
Co-written by Kalli McCoy Operation Frequent Wind was the last phase in the evacuation of American civilians and “at risk” Vietnamese from Saigon, and took place April 29th and April 30th, 1975. Operation Frequent Wind… Continue reading
Georgia veteran to be remembered, added to The Wall
Written by Communications Intern Kalli McCoy Each spring, VVMF works with the Department of Defense (DOD) to ensure that The Wall is accurate. When MIAs are recovered in Vietnam or when an appeal… Continue reading
Honoring Vietnam Heroes on Medal of Honor Day
On this Medal of Honor Day, we honor our nation’s bravest and most courageous veterans. The Medal of Honor is the highest distinction that can be awarded by the President of the United States,… Continue reading
Remembering heroes across generations.
When our nation thinks of a hero, we usually think of someone who has risked their life for the sake of others and showed courage in the face of fear. They show resiliency and stand… Continue reading