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A podcast devoted to telling the world about Vietnam Veteran news, issues, interviews and commentary.

Mack Payne


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    Episode 3094 – Vietnam Takes on China in the Spratlys with Rapid Island Expansion

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 8:51


    Episode 3094 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about what Vietnam is doing to counter the Chinese threat in the South China Sea. The featured story comes from Reuters and is titled: Vietnam island building in … Continue reading →

    Episode 3093 – Vietnam War History – Part 7,  The Final Years of the Vietnam War – Tragedy, Withdrawal, and Aftermath

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 11:05


    Episode 3093 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will continue a look at the  story that looks at 46 facts about the Vietnam War you may not know. The featured story appeared on the MSN website and was aptly titled: … Continue reading →

    Episode 3092 – Vietnam War History – Part 6,  From Laos to Kent State – Events that Shaped the Vietnam War

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 14:09


    Episode 3092 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will continue a look at the  story that looks at 46 facts about the Vietnam War you may not know. The featured story appeared on the MSN website and was aptly titled: … Continue reading →

    Episode 3091 – Vietnam War History – Part 5, Vietnam 1968–1972: Atrocity, Protest, and the Long Road to Withdrawal

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2025 15:21


    Episode 3091 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will continue a look at the  story that looks at 46 facts about the Vietnam War you may not know. The featured story appeared on the MSN website and was aptly titled: … Continue reading →

    Episode 3090 – Vietnam War History – Part 4, Turning Points of the Vietnam War: 1967–1968

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 11:41


    Episode 3090 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will continue a look at the  story about 46 facts about the Vietnam War you may not know. The featured story appeared on the MSN website and was aptly titled: 46 facts … Continue reading →

    Episode 3089 – The Incredible Story of Navy Vietnam Vet and POW Doug Hegdahl

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 11:27


    Episode 3089 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will continue the incredible story of Navy Vietnam Vet Doug Hegdahl and how he outfoxed his North Vietnamese captors. Doug Hegdahl, a young sailor from South Dakota, wasn't what the North Vietnamese … Continue reading →

    Episode 3088 – Vietnam War History – Part 3, Pivotal Moments Often Overlooked

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 16:19


    Episode 3088 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will continue a story about 46 facts about the Vietnam War you may not know. The featured story appeared on the MSN website and was aptly titled: 46 facts about the Vietnam … Continue reading →

    Episode 3087 – Vietnam War History – Part 2, A Nation Split: The Story of Vietnam

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 10:59


    Episode 3087 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will continue a story about 46 facts about the Vietnam War you may not know. The featured story appeared on the MSN website and was aptly titled: 46 facts about the Vietnam … Continue reading →

    Episode 3086 – Vietnam War History – Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2025 11:01


    Episode 3086 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about 46 facts about the Vietnam War you may not know. The featured story appeared on the MSN website and was aptly titled: 46 facts about the Vietnam … Continue reading →

    Episode 3085 – From Battlefields to Backlash – The Vietnam Journey of Bill Lemanski

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 13:06


    Episode 3085 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about Vietnam Vet Bill Lemanski. The featured story appeared in the Pike County Courier. It was titled: ‘I served my country'. Fifty years after the end of the … Continue reading →

    Episode 3084 – From Classroom to Command: Vietnam Vet Jack Crowley's Journey of Service

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 7:37


    Episode 3084 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about Vietnam Vet Jack Crowley. The featured story appeared in the Pike County Courier. It was titled: ‘I served my country'. Fifty years after the end of the … Continue reading →

    Episode 3083 – From Silent Battle to Survival Arts: The Healing Journey of Vietnam Vet Everett Cox

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 9:27


    Episode 3083 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about Vietnam Vet Everett Cox. The featured story appeared in the Pike County Courier. It was titled: ‘I served my country'. Fifty years after the end of the … Continue reading →

    Episode 3082 – Silent Service – The Vietnam Journey of Intelligence Officer John J. Ruszkiewicz

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 7:06


    Episode 3082 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about Vietnam Vet John J. Ruszkiewicz. The featured story appeared in the Pike County Courier. It was titled: ‘I served my country'. Fifty years after the end of … Continue reading →

    Episode 3081 – Vietnam Vet Albert Bull – The Father Who Stood Beside Me in Vietnam

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 11:10


    Episode 3081 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about Vietnam Vet Albert Bull. The featured story appeared in the Pike County Courier. It was titled: ‘I served my country'. Fifty years after the end of the … Continue reading →

    Episode 3080 – From College Halls to Combat Skies: Patrick Shea's Journey Through the Vietnam War's Fiercest Days

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2025 10:11


    Episode 3080 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about Vietnam Vet Patrick Shea. The featured story appeared in the Pike County Courier. It was titled: ‘I served my country'. Fifty years after the end of the … Continue reading →

    Episode 3079 – Vietnam Veterans of America Convention being held in New Orleans

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 8:27


    Episode 3079 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a press release about the Vietnam Veterans of America Convention being held in New Orleans. The press release appeared on the Biz New Orleans website and was titled: 700+ Vietnam … Continue reading →

    Episode 3078 – Vietnam Vet Ron Mosbaugh shared his Testimonial about the War and Angels

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 29:27


    Episode 3078 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature Vietnam Vet Ron Mosbaugh and his testimonial about the War and Angels. Ron is from Joplin, Missouri and he served in the Vietnam War as a Navy Field Corpsman with … Continue reading →

    Episode 3077 – The Wall That Heals is Coming to Emporia, KS

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 10:14


    Episode 3077 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the appearance of The Wall That Heals in Emporia, KS. The featured story appeared in the Emporia Gazette and was titled: The Wall That Heals rolls into … Continue reading →

    Episode 3076 – The Promise Kept – A Vietnam Veterans Reunion

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 9:08


    Episode 3076 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the reunion of two Vietnam Vets after a 58 year lapse. The featured story comes from a show on News ABC 12 of New Bern, NC that … Continue reading →

    Episode 3075 – The Mig 21 Challenge to American Pilots in the Vietnam War

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 10:18


    Episode 3074 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the the challenges posed to American pilots during the Vietnam War by the MiG-21 Fishbeds . The featured story appeared on the Slash Gear Website and was … Continue reading →

    Episode 3074 – American Legion Post 4442 started a Purple Heart Parking Program

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2025 10:31


    NOTICE – All references to the American Legion in this episode should be to the VFW VFW Post 4442 Info Episode 3074 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the American Legion Post 4442 Purple Heart … Continue reading →

    Episode 3073 – Vietnam War caused the near extinction of Asian Tigers per The Revelator

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 21:07


    Episode 3073 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the contention that the American Vietnam War caused the near extinction of  the Asian Tigers. The featured story comes from an Op=Ed that appeared on the Revelator … Continue reading →

    Episode 3072 – Bucks County honors Fallen Vietnam Vet, USAF Maj. Frank C. Parker III with a Bridge Renaming in his honor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 9:06


    Episode 3072 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the renaming of a bridge in Quakertown, PA to honor the memory of fallen Vietnam Vet USAF Maj. Frank C. Parker III. The featured story appeared on … Continue reading →

    Episode 3071 – 170th MIA Repatriation Ceremony in DaNang

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 8:10


    Episode 3071 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the 170th MIA Repatriation Ceremony held in DaNang. The featured story appeared in the Vietnam Express website and was titled: Vietnam hands over remains of three US … Continue reading →

    Episode 3070 –Vietnam and Laos Celebrate Their Friendship

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 8:36


    Episode 3070 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about. how Laos and Vietnam are celebrating the good relations between the two nations. The featured story appeared on the Vietnam Plus website and is titled: Vietnamese in … Continue reading →

    Episode 3069 –Vietnam Buys More U.S. Arms

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 11:45


    Episode 3069 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about. Vietnam's purchase of more arms from the U, S, The featured story appeared on News Week and originated from China News. The title of the featured story … Continue reading →

    Episode 3068 –Vietnam Vet Steve Newman and his walking sticks for Vets Program

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2025 11:53


    Episode 3068 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about. Vietnam Vet Steve Newman and his Walking Stick for Veterans Program. The featured story was titled: Veteran requests help harvesting walking stick materials. It was submitted by … Continue reading →

    Episode 3067 –The VA Final Mile Program in Kansas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 7:35


    Episode 3067 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about. how the VA Final Mile Program honored a Vietnam Veteran at Wichita, Kansas. The featured story appeared on the VA News website. It is titled: Navy Veteran … Continue reading →

    Episode 3066 –Vietnam Veteran Ray Randlett and his new book Mike 37

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 17:35


    Recommended Reading Buy Now Episode 3066 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about. the new book recently published by Vietnam Veteran Ray Randlett. The featured story appeared in the Delaware Gazette and was titled: Local veteran … Continue reading →

    Episode 3065 – Jason Boatwright of Pensacola extols the service of Vietnam Veterans

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 13:57


    Episode 3065 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about. The featured story is an opinion piece that appeared in the Pensacola News Journal and was titled: It is not too late to give Vietnam Veteran the … Continue reading →

    Episode 3064 – Missouri National Veterans Memorial adds a Vietnam Era Huey Helicopter to its display

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 10:49


    Episode 3064 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the dedication of a Vietnam Era Army helicopter at the Missouri National Veterans Museum at Perryville, Missouri. The featured story appeared in the Republic Monitor of Perryville … Continue reading →

    Episode 3063 – Vietnam War MIA Allen Christensan remembered by his family

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 10:11


    Episode 3063 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the family of Vietnam War MIA Allen D. Christensan and their hopes for the future. The featured story is titled: Family of missing Vietnam War soldier holds … Continue reading →

    Episode 3062 – Aussie Vietnam Vet Richard Norden was awarded the Victoria Cross after a 57 year delay

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 11:59


    Episode 3062 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about Private Richard Norden, a courageous Australian soldier who served in the Vietnam War, has been posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross for Australia — the nation's highest military … Continue reading →

    Episode 3061 – The Vietnamese Diaspora in Germany

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 16:55


    Episode 3061 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the Vietnamese Diaspora in Germany. The featured story is titled: ‘We are all Vietnamese and came to Germany to build a better life' and it appeared in … Continue reading →

    Episode 3060 – Biological Warfare in the Vietnam War – Part 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2025 10:55


    Episode 3060 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature Part 1 of a report about the the U.S. Biological warfare used in the Vietnam War. The report is titled: Review and Analysis: Fate of Agent Orange and Agent Purple, … Continue reading →

    Episode 3059 – Biological Warfare in the Vietnam War – Part 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 15:15


    Episode 3059 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature Part 1 of a report about the the U.S. Biological warfare used in the Vietnam War. The report is titled: Review and Analysis: Fate of Agent Orange and Agent Purple, … Continue reading →

    Episode 3058 – Biological Warfare in the Vietnam War – Part 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 9:44


    Episode 3056 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature Part 1 of a report about the the U.S. Biological warfare used in the Vietnam War. The report is titled: Review and Analysis: Fate of Agent Orange and Agent Purple, … Continue reading →

    Episode 3057 – Biological Warfare in the Vietnam War – Part 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 18:16


    Episode 3056 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature Part 1 of a report about the the U.S. Biological warfare used in the Vietnam War. The report is titled: Review and Analysis: Fate of Agent Orange and Agent Purple, … Continue reading →

    Episode 3056 – Biological Warfare in the Vietnam War – Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 14:06


    Episode 3056 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature Part 1 of a report about the the U.S. Biological warfare used in the Vietnam War. The report is titled: Review and Analysis: Fate of Agent Orange and Agent Purple, … Continue reading →

    Episode 3055 – Biological Warfare in the Vietnam War – Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 15:18


    Episode 3055 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature Part 1 of a report about the the U.S. Biological warfare used in the Vietnam War. The report is titled: Review and Analysis: Fate of Agent Orange and Agent Purple, … Continue reading →

    Episode 3054 – Biological Warfare in the Vietnam War – Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2025 14:21


    Episode 3054 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature Part 1 of a report about the the U.S. Biological warfare used in the Vietnam War. The report is titled: Review and Analysis: Fate of Agent Orange and Agent Purple, … Continue reading →

    Episode 3053 – The Service of Vietnam Vet Ken Lyons of Richfield, Ohio

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 8:22


    Episode 3053 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the service of Vietnam Vet Ken Lyons of Richfield, Ohio. The featured story appeared on the Script Type Publishing Website and was titled: Local Veteran models a … Continue reading →

    Episode 3052 – South Dakota dedicates bridge to remember fallen Vietnam Veteran Fred D. Larson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 9:21


    Episode 3052 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the bridge dedication in South Dakota honoring fallen Vietnam Veteran Fred D. Larson. The featured story appeared on KXLG of Pollock, South Dakota. It was submitted by … Continue reading →

    Episode 3051 – The Traveling Wall appeared in Caro, Michigan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 10:01


    Episode 3051 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the appearance of the Traveling Vietnam War memorial that brings healing, memories for Michigan veterans. The featured story comes from Central Michigan University's WCMU and is titled … Continue reading →

    Episode 3050 – Last two American troops lost in Vietnam honored at Worth, ILL

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 10:45


    Episode 3050 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about how the good people of Worth, Illinois honored the service of all American veterans with emphasis on Corporal Charles McMahon and Lance Corporal Darwin Lee Judge, the … Continue reading →

    Episode 3049 – Mississippi road dedicated to fallen Vietnam Vet LCpl Mac Hamburger

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 7:39


    Episode 3049 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the dedication of a road in Mississippi to honor the memory of Vietnam Vet Marine LCpl Mac Hamburger. The featured story appeared on the Mississippi DOT website … Continue reading →

    Episode 3048 – How the DAV helped Blue Water Navy Vietnam Vet Edward Nachel get VA help

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 11:50


    Episode 3048 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about how Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veteran Edward Nachel was able to get help from the VA with help from the DAV. The featured story appeared on the … Continue reading →

    Episode 3047 – Vietnam Vet Bill Curwick helped close down Chu Lai base

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2025 10:15


    Episode 3047 – Vietnam Vet Bill Curwick helped close down Chu Lai baseListen to Episode 3047 and discover more about Vietnam Vet Bill Curwick of Marshall, MN. He served with D Company, 26th Engineer Battalion, the Americal Division at Chu … Continue reading →

    Episode 3046 -How Marine COL Gerrry Berry ended the Vietnam War

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 8:51


    Episode 3046 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about retired Marine COL Gerry Berry explaining how he ended the Vietnam War. The featured story appeared on WHO Channel 13 in Des Moines and was titled: Iowa … Continue reading →

    Episode 3045 -Vietnam Dustoff Pilot receives Gold Medal Award

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 18:40


    Episode 3045 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about Bobby Barret, the Vietnam Dustoff pilot who received the Congressional Gold Medal honor.  The featured story appeared in the Monroe Journal of Mississippi and was titled: Former … Continue reading →

    Episode 3044 -The Story of San Jose's Vietnamese Community

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 12:51


    Episode 3044 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the vibrant Vietnamese community of San Jose. This episode is inspired the contributions to this podcast by a good friend, Andy Pham. The featured story appeared on … Continue reading →

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