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The ‘March of Folly’: America’s headlong lurch into Vietnam began with just 3,500 Marines

“Johnson’s idea was to fight and negotiate simultaneously. The difficulty was that the limited war aim … was unachievable by limited war," wrote Tuchman.

By Claire Barrett

10 days ago

After more than half a century, these veterans returned to Vietnam

A weeklong trip, organized by the Eagle Society and Forever Young Veterans, took the veterans through Hanoi, Da Nang, Hue and Ho Chi Minh City.

By Claire Barrett

2 weeks ago

The ‘Old Guard’ marks centennial of watching over Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Concern over the lack of respect for the gravesite led Army Maj. Gen. Fox Conner to order an armed military guard on March 24, 1926.

By Claire Barrett

4 weeks ago

The US Air Force just used its oldest bomber to attack Iran

U.S. Central Command confirmed that a fleet of B-52s was used to target ballistic missile and commander control posts in Iran.

By Claire Barrett

5 weeks ago

Vietnam vet, law firms file suit over new VA ruling on disability rating exams

A Vietnam veteran has filed suit over a VA rule that requires medical examiners to factor in a medication's effects when determining a disability rating.

By Patricia Kime

7 weeks ago

WWII Memorial in Washington closed for five months

According to NPS, the closure is set to address “aging infrastructure, improve reliability, and enhance the appearance of the memorial.”

By Claire Barrett

3 months ago