Vietnam is a place that had a profound impact on many U.S. veterans. The hurt, pain, and suffering on the battleground haunts survivors to this day. Many who left the Vietnam battlefield around 50 years ago never imagined returning. Now,
Read PostWhile many would like to wipe out memories of the Vietnam War, places and events surrounding the war are significant to veterans. Motivated by a desire to awaken old memories or find closure, many Vietnam veterans return to Vietnam once
Read PostMost places in Vietnam are worth seeing. It all depends on what you want to see so 'Best' is what suits your preferences and interests. Nonetheless, you should opt for Vietnam Private tours so that you can explore the picturesque
Read PostOnline interview between Jerry Peterson and Ngoc’s father The following is an interview between Jerry Peterson and Ngoc’s father about his time in the NVA army during the Vietnam War. For 10 years, he was away from his family and
Read PostAuthor: Jerry Peterson Since joining the Alpha Association in 2012 I have been thinking about returning to Vietnam. While I was there during 1967-68, I thought that it was a beautiful country but was being devastated by war. I wanted
Read PostPlanning My Return to Vietnam In Memory of Jack O'Neil Download the Third Tour Journal (PDF) At approximately 1700 hours 31 January 2015, Jack O’Neil died. Jack was my best friend. We first met on the airstrip at Quan Loi
Read PostDay 3 - April 18 While at breakfast at the hotel, 8 Mig 21's took off from Da Nang and flew right by our hotel. Those guys must get up real early. Pickup by our guide was at 0815. We
Read PostBy J.T. "Birdie" Bertrand It is 12:45 PDT, April 14, 2012, in Los Angeles. Korean Airline's A380 has just started its takeoff roll and soon we will be airborne on our way to Seoul Korea, a 1 hour 20 minute
Read PostIntroduction - Chapter 1 - Chapter 2 - Chapter 3 - Chapter 4 - Summary Doc Howell has Part I and Part 2 documentation of his previous two trips. I too kept a journal while trekking through Vietnam, immediately I’m
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