Conflict: Vietnam
Kit Carson Scouts were former Viet Cong who, after their defection, volunteered to aid U.S. troops. The scouts left the Viet Cong for a myriad of reasons, including disillusionment with the North Vietnamese cause, conflict with other members of the … Continue reading
Conflict: Vietnam
“Here I am at Da Nang, better known as Dodge City. Yes, sir, Da Nang is one of my favorite stops. And I mean STOPS. Go any further and you’re in Cong country.” In December 1967 Bob Hope brought his … Continue reading
Conflict: Vietnam
Homesick and war-weary, many U.S. soldiers in Vietnam tried to bring at least a little traditional Christmas spirit to their bases, tents, and outposts. While some of the luckiest were chosen to attend USO Christmas shows at nearby bases, most … Continue reading
Conflict: Vietnam
In July 1967, Robert McNamara visited the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) in Da Nang, Vietnam. The Secretary of Defense specifically visited Marine Aircraft Group (MAG)-11, which had been based in Da Nang since 1965. According to the MAG-11 command … Continue reading
Conflict: Vietnam
Marine dog handler Fred Dorr and his scout dog Sarge were leading a dozen other soldiers through a Vietnam jungle in 1969, when Sarge suddenly barked and sat down. Realizing Sarge was alerting him to danger, Dorr discovered that he was only … Continue reading