The kind grandfatherly visage of Lieutenant Colonel Iceal “Gene” Hambleton belies his true nature as a … Valor FridayRead more
Vietnam
How to play dumb and become a hero
April 6, 1977, the USS Canberra was cruising the Gulf of Tonkin and firing at targets … How to play dumb and become a heroRead more
Thursday closures
Closure, as in resolution. Today we have three: Monday, Captain Ronald Forrester was laid to … Thursday closuresRead more
Valor Friday
We had a request from MustangCryppie that I highlight the actions of one Peter Lemon in … Valor FridayRead more
GA Man Charged With Receiving Money from Stolen Valor
A Georgia man pretended to be a homeless Vietnam veteran whose wife had died from Covid … GA Man Charged With Receiving Money from Stolen ValorRead more
Vet death I find hard to mourn
Many of us older folks hereabouts recall the Vietnam War era. Some the war itself, some … Vet death I find hard to mournRead more
The US and Vietnam discuss the supply of C-130 planes to Hanoi
The United States and Vietnam are involved in talks related to the sale of C-130 transport … The US and Vietnam discuss the supply of C-130 planes to HanoiRead more
No brass bands
This is about a Vietnam vet. Let’s call him Tom. Great choice, that, since his name … No brass bandsRead more