Vietnam Veteran News with Mack Payne

Episode 3223 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about Operation Popeye in Vietnam. The featured story appeared on the soldiers angels website and is titled: Operation Popeye: The Secret Weather War in Vietnam. It was submitted … Continue reading → The post Episode 3223 – Operation Popeye – Weather War in Vietnam first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3222 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the life and times of Vietnam icon Country Joe McDonald. The featured story appeared on the OPD website and is titled: Country Joe McDonald, anti-war singer who … Continue reading → The post Episode 3222 – Vietnam Icon Country Joe McDonald Expired first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3221 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about how the University of Illinois – Chicago is helping find Vietnam MIA’s. The featured story appeared on the WTTW website and is titled: Chicago Researchers on a … Continue reading → The post Episode 3221 – U of ILL, Chicago is helping locate MIAs first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3220 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the repatriation of MIA remains in Laos. The featured story appeared on the DPAA website and is titled: DPAA Conducts Repatriation Ceremony in Laos. It was submitted … Continue reading → The post Episode 3220 – MIA Repatriation Ceremony in Laos first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3219 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature Vietnam Medal of Honor Recipient Terry P. Richardson. Terry P. Richardson was born on January 7, 1948, in Cass City, Michigan, the oldest of 13 children. Raised on his family’s … Continue reading → The post Episode 3219 – Vietnam Medal of Honor Recipient Terry P. Richardson first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3218 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature more of a story about the Marine MEDCAP Program from Ron Mosbaugh. The story is titled: MEDCAP and My Animosity. It was submitted by Ron Mosbaugh Mosbaugh reflects on repeated … Continue reading → The post Episode 3218 – From Prejudice to Compassion in Vietnam – Part II first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3217 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the Marine MEDCAP Program from Ron Mosbaugh. The story is titled: MEDCAP and My Animosity. It was submitted by Ron Mosbaugh Mosbaugh related how he reflects on … Continue reading → The post Episode 3217 – From Prejudice to Compassion in Vietnam first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3216 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the role of Germans in the French Foreign Legion. The story is titled: The .Forgotten German Veterans of Việt Nam. It appeared on the Vietnamese website and … Continue reading → The post Episode 3216 – Germans in Indochina: Between Legend and Archive first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3215 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the secret war in Laos. The story is titled: Unveiling Secret War Laos: Tales from U.S. Allied Lao Veterans and CIA and U.S. Army Special Forces during … Continue reading → The post Episode 3215 – Shining Light on the Secret War in Laos first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3214 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about how Iowa Vietnam Vets were honored at Kalona. The story is titled: “From Iowa & Back” connects Kalona audience with Iowa’s Vietnam veterans and appeared on The … Continue reading → The post Episode 3214 – Iowa Vietnam Vets were honored at Kalona first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3213 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the life and service of Army COL John Islin. The story is titled: A Legacy of Courage: U.S. Army Helicopter Pilot Survived Two Tours in Vietnam and … Continue reading → The post Episode 3213 – Vietnam War Army Pilot Army Colonel John Islin was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3212 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature an interview with Mack Payne who tells what it was like to be an ARA Cobra pilot in Vietnam. The interview appeared on the War and Life YouTube project. In … Continue reading → The post Episode 3212 – The life of a Cobra ARA pilot in Vietnam first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3211 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a recording that appeared on the War and Life YouTube project about Mack Payne and his first year in Vietnam. In this episode, your podcaster Mack Payne describes his experiences … Continue reading → The post Episode 3211 – Mack Payne on his first tour in Vietnam first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3210 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about PTSD hell from Vietnam by Ron Mosbaugh, Vietnam Vet himself. Ron’s story is titled Veterans Day, A time to Remember. Ron’s story presented the following: Veterans Day, … Continue reading → The post Episode 3210 – Ron Mosbaugh on the Hell of PTSD first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3209 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about about the inspiration for LTC Kilgore in Apocalypse Now. The featured story is titled: ‘Balding, rawhide-lean, just under six feet tall’: the real life soldier behind Robert … Continue reading → The post Episode 3209 – The Inspiration for LTC Kilgore in Apocalypse Now first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3208 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about Vietnam MoH recipient SFC Lawrence Joel. The featured story is titled Medic’s heroism earns nation’s highest honor and it appeared on the Bonner County Daily Bee website. … Continue reading → The post Episode 3208 – Vietnam MoH recipient SFC Lawrence Joel revisited first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3207 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about Vietnam Era Vet Dr. Linda Schwartz and her service to our country. The featured story is titled: From Flight Nurse to Champion of Women Veterans: Dr. Linda … Continue reading → The post Episode 3207 – Vietnam Era Vet Dr. Linda Spoonster Schwartz led the way first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3206 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the man who visited the sites of the death of his father and uncle in Vietnam. The featured story is titled: A father and uncle were killed … Continue reading → The post Episode 3206 – Son visits sites of his father and uncle deaths in Vietnam first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3205 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about Vietnam War Medal of Honor recipient James H. Monroe with a story by Tara Ross. The featured story is titled: This Day in History: James H. Monroe’s … Continue reading → The post Episode 3205 – Vietnam War Medal of Honor Recipient James H. Monroe by Tara Ross first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Vietnam Vet George Kalergis Episode 3204 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about speed, accuracy, and the discipline of leadership. The featured story is titled: Best Battalion in the Army, it appeared on the Modern War … Continue reading → The post Episode 3204 – Speed, Accuracy, and the Discipline of Leadership first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3203 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about how the VVMF is adapting to the future for continued service to Vietnam Veterans. The featured story is titled: How the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund transformed fundraising … Continue reading → The post Episode 3203 – Modernizing Mission – How VVMF Strengthened Fundraising for the Next Generation first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3202 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the Vietnam War educational event coming to Bridgeport, WV. The featured story is titled: Educators urged to bring students to Wall That Heals in Belmont County and … Continue reading → The post Episode 3202 – The Wall That Heals Brings Education and Remembrance to Belmont County first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3201 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the Vietnam War Donut Dolly who served in Vietnam and 5 decades later in Poland. The featured story is titled Red Cross volunteer draws on ‘Donut Dolly’ … Continue reading → The post Episode 3201 – Vietnam War Donut Dolly served 5 decades later in Poland first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3200 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about whether Bob Dylan ended the Vietnam War. The featured story is titled whether Bob Dylan ended the Vietnam War and it appeared on the Far Out Magazine … Continue reading → The post Episode 3200 – Did Bob Dylan end the Vietnam War first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3199 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the ratings of the movie Hamburger Hill in the UK. The featured story is titled ‘Forgotten’ Vietnam War film that’s ‘more realistic’ than Platoon and Full Metal … Continue reading → The post Episode 3199 – Hamburger Hill movie highly rated in the UK first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3198 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about Vietnam Vet Kenneth Barber receiving his Vietnam War medals 50 years later. The featured story is titled Decades after war, Vietnam veteran finally honored for heroism and … Continue reading → The post Episode 3198 – Vietnam Vet Kenneth Barber received Vietnam War medals 50 years later first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3197 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about what Australian vacationers have discovered in Vietnam. The featured story is titled Why Vietnam is Australia’s rising star destination and it appeared on the Bugle App website. … Continue reading → The post Episode 3197 – Aussies discover Vietnam vacation delights first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3196 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the Shaw Air and Space Expo. The featured story is titled: Shaw Air and Space Expo returns this spring. It appeared on the Sumpter Item website and … Continue reading → The post Episode 3196 – Big Veterans event coming to Shaw AFB in March first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3195 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about Vietnam Vet Doug Miller and his Kit Carson Scout buddy. The featured story is titled: This Day in History: Remembering the Kit Carson Scouts — A Vietnam … Continue reading → The post Episode 3195 – Vietnam Vet Doug Miller and his Kit Carson Scout Buddy first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3194 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about Vietnam Vet Kenneth Millman and his new book “Memoirs of an Old Fart”. The featured story is titled: Florida veteran, retired editor publishes memoir of life’s adventures. … Continue reading → The post Episode 3194 – Vietnam Vet Kenneth A. Millman published “Memoirs of an Old Fart” first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3193 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about Robert S. McNamara and the Fog of War. The featured story is titled: The Fog of War (2003) Documentary Review: A Sobering Study of Intelligence, Guilt, and … Continue reading → The post Episode 3193 – McNamara and the Fog of War first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3192 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about how Vietnam MoH recipient Garfield Langford was honored in his home town. The featured story is titled: Film about Riverhead Medal of Honor recipient Garfield Langhorn Jr. … Continue reading → The post Episode 3192 – Vietnam MoH Recipient Garfield Langford honored with documentary movie at Riverhead, NY first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3191 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about The Black Orion P-3 role in Vietnam. The featured story is titled: The Black Orions, the P-3 Aircraft operated by CIA for Black Flights over China and … Continue reading → The post Episode 3191 – The Black Orion P-3 role in Vietnam first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3190 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the final MIG kill in Vietnam – ‘ a comedy of errors’. The featured story is titled: F-4 pilot who scored the final USAF Vietnam MiG Kill … Continue reading → The post Episode 3190 – The Final MIG kill in Vietnam – a Comedy of errors first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3189 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the B-52 tail gunners who scored two kills in the Vietnam War. The featured story is titled: B-52 tail gunners scored two kills in the last bombing … Continue reading → The post Episode 3189 – B-52 tail gunners scored two kills in the Vietnam War first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3188 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the attack on Lang Vei. The featured story is titled: North Vietnam’s first major tank battle overran a Special Forces outpost. It appeared on the We Are … Continue reading → The post Episode 3188 – SFC Eugene Ashley Jr, the Hero of Lang Vei first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3187 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the Vietnam Veteran of America Pickup Program. The featured story is titled: How one donation pickup truck is fueling veterans’ support – The donation truck changing veterans’ … Continue reading → The post Episode 3187 – The Vietnam Veterans of America Pickup Program first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3186 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about Marine Vietnam Vet Elbert Wingfield. The featured story is titled: Serving Those Who Serve: Mobile restaurant owner and Vietnam War hero always helps area veterans. It appeared … Continue reading → The post Episode 3186 – Marine Vietnam Vet Elbert Wingfield – Courage and Barbecue first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3185 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about Marine Vietnam Vet Dennis Fisher and his new book Then All Hell Broke Loose. The featured story is titled: Battle Ground man’s new book recounts his time … Continue reading → The post Episode 3185 – Marine Vietnam Vet Dennis Fisher published a book titled Then All Hell Broke Loose first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3184 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the future of miniguns use in the U.S. Military. The featured story is titled: New Common Minigun Variant To Replace All Existing Versions Eyed By U.S.. It … Continue reading → The post Episode 3184 – Minigun Standardization Considered for U.S. Military first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3183 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about how Vietnam Era Vet Keith Lawrence is helping remember lost Vietnam Vets. The featured story is titled: 5 decades can’t relieve all pain from Vietnam era. It … Continue reading → The post Episode 3183 – Vietnam Era Vet Keith Lawrence helps remember lost Vietnam Vets first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3182 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about Vietnam hero Dwight Johnson. The featured story is titled: The Vietnam tank driver who ran into a burning tank to pull his friends out. It appeared on … Continue reading → The post Episode 3182 – Remembering Hero Vietnam Vet Dwight Johnson first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3181 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial being built at Myrtle Beach, SC. The featured story appeared in the Post and Courier of Myrtle Beach and is titled: ‘For all … Continue reading → The post Episode 3181 – Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial to be built at Myrtle Beach, SC first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3180 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a press release about how two Vietnam Veterans are being honored in Lawrence, Indiana. It is titled: State Rep. Garrett Bascom Authors Resolution to Honor Fallen Vietnam Soldiers. It was … Continue reading → The post Episode 3180 – Two Lawrenceburg, Indiana Vietnam Vets to be honored with bridge naming first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3179 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about Vietnam Vet Doug Miller and his toughest challenge in Vietnam. The featured story appeared in the Ashland County News and was submitted by Joe Lyons. Lyons reported … Continue reading → The post Episode 3179 – Vietnam Vet Doug Miller tells about his toughest challenge in the War first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3178 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about how Vietnam Vet Steve Petty was honored at Ocala, FL. The featured story appeared in the Ocala News and was submitted by Jeremiah Delgado. Delgado reported that … Continue reading → The post Episode 3178 – Vietnam Vet Steve Petty High Honored at Ocala, Florida first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3177 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the plight of a Vietnam War MIA family. The featured story is titled: Oahu-based teams search for remains of missing troops from ‘Secret War’ in Laos. It … Continue reading → The post Episode 3177 – The Plight of a Vietnam MIA Family first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3176 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about Hugh Thompson – the true hero of the My Lai Massacre. The featured story is from Wikipedia. Hugh Clowers Thompson Jr. stands as one of the greatest … Continue reading → The post Episode 3176 – Vietnam Vet Hugh Thompson – the True Hero of My Lai first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3175 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about LTG William R. Peers. The featured story is titled: William R. Peers. It appeared on Wikipedia. General William Ray Peers stands as one of the most distinguished … Continue reading → The post Episode 3175 – LTG William R. Peers, the CIA, the Fourth Division and the My Lai Inquiry first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Episode 3174 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about why Vietnam Vet Robert Hendricks hates napalm. The featured story is titled: ‘I Never Want to See it Again.’ Vietnam Soldier Recalls Deadly Napalm, Tet Offensive. It … Continue reading → The post Episode 3174 – Vietnam Vet Robert Hendricks tells why he hates Napalm first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.