I recently had the chance to speak with John Rossie of the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Association. Despite your political party, it is always a shame when a Veteran has to fight for benefits that he or she earned. Below is a recap of my conversation with Mr. Rossie earlier in August. A bit ...
Here’s a hot tip for antique collectors who want to get in on the ground floor. Especially those interested in collecting military items. Start collecting Vietnam War collectibles. Start now. Why Vietnam? Items connected with the war are not antiques. Not yet. But they will be. Vietnam Has its Own Panache to Collectors. We can ...
Think of veterans and the image that may come to mind is retired soldiers marching in a parade or speaking at special events but the reality is that most Americans have at least one veteran in the family circle or as a close friend. When gift-giving occasions arrive, it might be difficult to think of ...
For many Americans, the current war in Iraq draws unfavorable comparisons to the Vietnam War and the senseless waste of soldier’s lives. For other Americans, the war in Iraq is a necessary struggle to protect ourselves from terrorist attacks and to rebuild an Iraq that has suffered under a brutal dictatorship. No matter what your ...
As I drove around New Mexico a few years ago, I was surprised to find a Vietnam veterans memorial near the little town of Angel Fire. My afternoon at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial State Park (its current name) was one of the most memorable of my life. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial, built in Angel Fire, ...
