Vietnam Veteran News with Mack Payne

  Episode 3376 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the person who stole valor and VA funds. The featured story is titled: DOJ: Man pleads guilty to stolen valor and defrauding VA out of $124K … Continue reading → The post Episode 3376 – Stolen Valor and VA Funds first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

  Episode 3375 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the dangers of tunnel rats in Vietnam. The featured story is titled: These were the terrifying dangers of being a ‘Tunnel Rat' in Vietnam. It appeared … Continue reading → The post Episode 3375 –Tunnel Rat Dangers in Vietnam first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

  Episode 3374 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the Montagnards story. The featured story is titled: The Montagnards of Vietnam became Special Forces allies, but are now being forgotten. It appeared on the We … Continue reading → The post Episode 3374 –The Montagnards Story of Vietnam first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

  Episode 3373 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about Chuck Mawhinney – The Best Marine Sniper. The featured story is titled: How the Marines' greatest sniper killed 16 enemy soldiers in 30 seconds in Vietnam. … Continue reading → The post Episode 3373 – Chuck Mawhinney – The Best Marine Sniper first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3372 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the snake eaters of Vietnam. The featured story is titled: How Green Berets earned the nickname ‘snake eaters' and how it helped them in Vietnam. It appeared … Continue reading → The post Episode 3372 – Who were the snake eaters in Vietnam first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3371 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the MACV-SOG. The featured story is titled: Green Beret ‘Hatchet Forces' terrorized the communists during the Vietnam War. It appeared on the We are the Mighty website … Continue reading → The post Episode 3371 – The MACV-SOG Story first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3370 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the battle at Lang Vei. The featured story is titled: Special Forces fought North Vietnamese tanks for the first time at Lang Vei. It appeared on the … Continue reading → The post Episode 3370 – The Battle of Lang Vei first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3369 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about how ‘the real Forrest Gump' got his stolen Medal of Honor back. The featured story is titled: How ‘the real Forrest Gump' got his stolen Medal of … Continue reading → The post Episode 3369 – How ‘the real Forrest Gump' got his stolen Medal of Honor back first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3368 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the incredible story of Air Force POW Kenneth Cordier. The featured story is titled: How this Vietnam POW stayed strong during more than 6 years in captivity. … Continue reading → The post Episode 3368 – The Incredible story of Air Force POW Kenneth Cordier first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3366 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about Medal of Honor recipient Vincent R. Capodanno. The featured story is titled: Servant of God Father Vincent R. Capodanno Remembered at Memorial Mass on 59th Anniversary of … Continue reading → The post Episode 3366 – Vietnam Navy Medal of Honor recipient LT Vincent R. Capodanno Remembered at Memorial Mass on 59th Anniversary of Death first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3365 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the O1-A, Birddog. The featured story is titled: Randy's Warbird Profiles: Cessna O-1A (L-19A) Bird Dog. It appeared on the Vintage Aviation News website and was submitted … Continue reading → The post Episode 3365 – The O-1A Birddog in Vietnam first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3364 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the Navy Vietnam Vet who was interviewed by his grandson. The featured story is titled: Clide Scoggins. It appeared on the VVMF website and was submitted by … Continue reading → The post Episode 3364 – Navy Vietnam Vet interviewed by his grandson first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3363 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about Indiana Ranger Larry Rhodes and his Vietnam War story. The featured story is titled: Indiana Rangers receive highest military award. It appeared on the WEHT/WTVW News Live … Continue reading → The post Episode 3363 – Indiana Ranger Larry Rhodes and his Vietnam War Story first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3362 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the Indiana Rangers' award. The featured story is titled: Indiana Rangers Recognized for Vietnam Valor. It appeared on the Association of the United States Army website. It … Continue reading → The post Episode 3362 – Good News for the Indiana Rangers of Vietnam War Fame first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3361 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the Shoot down of John McCain over Hanoi.. The featured story is titled: The Shootdown of John McCain over Hanoi. It appeared on the Aviation Geek Club … Continue reading → The post Episode 3361 – The Shoot down of John McCain over Hanoi first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3360 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the Tragedy on the USS Forrestal. The featured story is titled: The sad story of the Forrestal Fire. It appeared on the Aviation Geek Club website and … Continue reading → The post Episode 3360 – Tragedy on the USS Forrestal first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3359 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the U.S. Navy A-3 Skywarrior service in Vietnam. The featured story is titled: Did you know that even though the A-3 Skywarrior didn't have a bombsight was … Continue reading → The post Episode 3359 – The U.S. Navy A-3 Skywarrior Vietnam War service first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3358 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the day the USS Oriskany caught fire. The featured story is titled: The USS Oriskany fire, the first of three aircraft carrier fires that occurred during the … Continue reading → The post Episode 3358 – Oh Heavens! – the ship is on fire first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3357 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about how Vicki Strevey served in Vietnam and for President Eisenhower. The featured story is titled: From service during the Vietnam War to taking care of a former … Continue reading → The post Episode 3357 – Vietnam War Army Nurse Vicki Strevey served well in Vietnam and for President Eisenhower first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3356 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about Battle of Long Tan Expose. The featured story is titled: The lessons of Long Tan It appeared on the Pearls and Irritations website and was submitted by … Continue reading → The post Episode 3356 – The Battle of Long Tan Expose first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3355 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the Tet Offensive. The featured story is titled: The Tet Offensive: What Were They Thinking?. It appeared on the JSTOR website and was submitted by Matthew Wills. … Continue reading → The post Episode 3355 – The Tet Offensive Expose first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3354 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about Vietnam War logistics. The featured story is titled: The Logistics That Powered the Vietnam War. It appeared on the JSTOR website and was submitted by Matthew Wills. … Continue reading → The post Episode 3354 – Vietnam War Logistics first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3353 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the new Agent Orange Memorial coming to Utah. The featured story is titled: Sunset memorial coming together to honor Vietnam War victims of Agent Orange. It appeared … Continue reading → The post Episode 3353 – New Agent Orange Memorial coming to Utah first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3352 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about Vietnam Veteran scam warnings. The featured story is titled: The 6 Scams Every Veteran Should Know About. It appeared on the NCOA website and was submitted by … Continue reading → The post Episode 3352 – Vietnam Veteran Scam Warning first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3351 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the new Vietnam Veteran Memorial in Glendive, MT. The story is titled: ‘Letter from Home': New sculpture in Glendive honors Vietnam veterans. It appeared on the Bozeman … Continue reading → The post Episode 3351 – New Vietnam Veteran Memorial in Montana first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3350 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about how New Zealand honored one of its Vietnam Veterans. The story is titled: Viet­nam vet hon­oured dec­ades on. It appeared on the Central Otago News website and … Continue reading → The post Episode 3350 – New Zealand honored a Vietnam Veteran first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3349 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about how Australian Vietnam War widows were treated. The story is titled: The knock on the door: 57 years on, a Vietnam War widow tells her story. It … Continue reading → The post Episode 3349– How Australian Vietnam War widows were treated first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3348 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about Australian author and historian Anthony McAleer's new book Vietnam – Long Hard Years Not Forgotten. The story is titled: Vietnam War history documented from all perspectives. It … Continue reading → The post Episode 3348– Australian Historian Anthony McAleer's new book – Vietnam – Long Hard Years Not Forgotten first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3347 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature stories about the new Vietnam Veteran Memorial in Aroostook, ME. The stories are titled: Washburn ceremony to honor 38 Aroostook County Vietnam veterans with statue dedication, (WAGM) and Washburn undertakes … Continue reading → The post Episode 3347– Vietnam Vet Memorial created in Aroostook County first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3346 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature the obituary of Vietnam War hero Navy Captain Eugene “Red” McDaniel. The obituary is titled: Eugene “Red” McDaniel, Vietnam POW and Living Legend of Alexandria, Dies at 94. It appeared … Continue reading → The post Episode 3346– Vietnam War hero Navy Captain Eugene “Red” McDaniel died at Alexandria, VA first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3345 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about Peter Nash, the Australian Vietnam Vet. who opened up about the War. The story is titled: ‘No one ever asked': Portarlington Vietnam veteran reflects 60 years on … Continue reading → The post Episode 3345– Australian Vietnam Vet tells his story first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3344 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a a letter to the editor that expresses Vietnamese refugees great gratitude to Australian Vietnam Veterans. The letter is titled: A debt of gratitude to Australia’s Vietnam veterans. It appeared … Continue reading → The post Episode 3344– Vietnamese Refugee thanks Australian Vietnam Veterans first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3343 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about Vietnam Vet Navy Admiral George Morrison and his son Jim Morrison. The featured story is titled: Jim Morrison Claimed His Parents Were Dead — But His Father … Continue reading → The post Episode 3343– Vietnam Vet Navy Admiral George Morrison and his son Jim Morrison first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3342 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the appearance of The Moving Wall at Newcastle, WY. The featured story is titled: Moving Wall coming to Newcastle. It appeared on the Buffalo Bulletin website and … Continue reading → The post Episode 3342– The Moving Wall came to Newcastle, WY first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3341 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the appearance of The Wall That Heals at White Bear, MN. The featured story is titled: “The Wall That Heals” honors Vietnam War veterans around the country. … Continue reading → The post Episode 3341– The Wall That Heals appeared in White Bear, MN first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3340 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about Air Force Vietnam Vet COL Rich Buickerood. The featured story is titled: Voices of Veterans: Colonel Rich Buickerood Shares His Story of Service in the United States … Continue reading → The post Episode 3340 – Air Force Vietnam Vet COL Rich Buickerood shares his story first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3339 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about what the patriots in Buffalo, NY are doing to honor their Vietnam Veterans. The featured story is titled: ‘We can’t allow them to be forgotten’: Public repainting … Continue reading → The post Episode 3339 – Buffalo, NY Patriots restore city Vietnam Veteran Memorial first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3338 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a press release about the identification of another Vietnam War MIA. The featured story is titled: Pilot Accounted For From Vietnam War (Renelt, W.). It appeared on the DPAA website. … Continue reading → The post Episode 3338 – Vietnam War MIA identified by the Defense POW-MIA Accounting Agency first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Listen to episode 3337 of the Vietnam Veteran news will feature a story about  Marine Vietnam Vet John Post. The featured story is titled: A Television Show About World War II Changed John Post’s Life. It appeared on the Tap … Continue reading → The post Episode 3337 – Marine Vietnam Vet John Post tells it like it is first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3336 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about Operation Swift in Vietnam. The featured story is titled: 31st MEU | U.S. Marines, Sailors Honor Legacy of Operation Swift During Battlefield Visit in Vietnam. It appeared … Continue reading → The post Episode 3336 – Operation Swift – A Vietnam U. S. Marine War Story first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3335 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the appearance of the Vietnam Memorial Traveling Wall at Zachary, LA. The featured story is titled: Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall coming to Zachary in November. It appeared … Continue reading → The post Episode 3335 – The Vietnam Memorial Traveling Wall is coming to Louisiana in November first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3334 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about how Vietnam Veterans Day will be celebrated at Myrtleford, Victoria. The featured story is titled: Myrtleford to host region’s Vietnam Veterans’ Day in August. It appeared on … Continue reading → The post Episode 3334 – How Vietnam Veterans Day will be celebrated in Myrtleford, Victoria first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3333 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature an editorial about the meaning of beyond the names on the Wall. The featured editorial is titled: Beyond the names on the Wall. It appeared on the Carroll Times Herald … Continue reading → The post Episode 3333 – Beyond the names on the Wall first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3332 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the F-4 Phantom II that was restored at JB-MDL. The featured story is titled: F-4 Phantom II – A legend restored to glory. It appeared on the … Continue reading → The post Episode 3332 – F-4 Phantom II restored in New Jersey first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3331 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the U.S. aircraft carrier port call at DaNang. The featured story is titled: U.S. carrier George Washington arrives in Vietnam on five-day visit. It appeared on the … Continue reading → The post Episode 3331 – U.S. Aircraft carrier calls at DaNang first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3330 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about Vietnam Refugee Hung Cao, Acting Secretary of the. The featured story is titled: Vietnam refugee turned Navy leader drives MASGA initiative to strengthen Indo-Pacific security). It appeared … Continue reading → The post Episode 3330 – Introducing a great American – Vietnam Refugee Hung Cao, Acting Secretary of the Navy first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Recommended Reading Buy Now Episode 3329 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a press covering Vietnam Vet Kurt Turner's new book. The featured press release is titled: Vietnam Veteran Kurt Turner Shares a Powerful Memoir of War, Faith, … Continue reading → The post Episode 3329 – Vietnam Vet Kurt Turner's Book Review first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3328 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature Thomas P. Durso's outstanding op-ed about Vietnam Veterans. The featured op-ed is titled: Despite protests, Vietnam was a righteous war – and local veterans should be proud. It appeared on … Continue reading → The post Episode 3328 – Thomas P. Durso got it right – Vietnam Veterans Succeeded first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3327 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about what VVA Chapter 1148 is doing to serve its community and Vietnam Veterans. The featured story is titled: Commission recognizes Vietnam vets; donates $100,000 for park. It … Continue reading → The post Episode 3327 – VVA Chapter 1148 Received a $100,000 Grant first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3326 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about how the Our Heroes Military Museum obtained a Higgins Boat. The featured story is titled Our Heroes Military Museum receives historic Higgins boat used in Vietnam.  It … Continue reading → The post Episode 3326 – Our Heroes Military Museum Got a Higgins Boat first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3325 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the secret war in Laos. The featured story is titled Laos, the most heavily bombed country in the world. It appeared on the Vatican News website and … Continue reading → The post Episode 3325 – The Secret War in Laos first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.