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Honoring Vietnam Veterans

Thursday, March 27 by wcednews

DUBOIS - You are invited to join your peers at the DuBois VFW this Saturday for National Vietnam War Veterans Day.In honor of the nine million Americans who served during the Vietnam War, March 29th has been declared National Vietnam War Veterans Day, a... Read More.

Clearfield County Bridge Renamed for Fallen Vietnam Veteran

Saturday, April 27 by wcednews

CHERRY TREE – A fallen Vietnam War veteran from Clearfield County has been honored with the renaming of a bridge in Burnside Township.This week, state and local officials gathered with the community to honor Harold “Butch” Koller from the Cherry Tree area, who... Read More.

Five things to watch as Biden travels to India for G20, Vietnam to announce partnership

Thursday, September 7 by ABC News

(NEW DELHI) -- President Joe Biden is scheduled to depart for India and Vietnam Thursday on a trip that includes the Group of 20 summit and is designed to further cement the United States' influence in Asia and counter China's rise around the world.The... Read More.

Vietnam vet awarded Medal of Honor 55 years later for daring helicopter rescue

Tuesday, September 5 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Army attack helicopter pilot Larry Taylor scrambled to rescue a small patrol of soldiers surrounded by enemies on the ground in Vietnam, according to a dramatic account he and the men he helped save tell about the life-and-death moments more than five decades... Read More.

Biden awards Medal of Honor to Black Vietnam War hero after paperwork ‘lost’ twice

Friday, March 3 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden on Friday awarded the Medal of Honor to a Black Army Special Forces hero from the Vietnam War who has waited close to 60 years to receive the nation's top award for valor after the Army said the paperwork... Read More.

Biden to award Medal of Honor to Vietnam hero after nearly 60-year wait

Friday, March 3 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden on Friday will host a Medal of Honor ceremony for an Army Special Forces veteran who has waited close to six decades to receive the nation's top award for military valor since his heroic actions in Vietnam.Then a young... Read More.

Four Vietnam War veterans awarded Medal of Honor

Tuesday, July 5 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Four U.S. Army veterans were awarded with the Medal of Honor Tuesday for their "acts of gallantry and intrepidity" during the Vietnam War half a century ago -- after their cases got a fresh review.President Joe Biden presented Specialist 5 Dwight W.... Read More.

Four Vietnam War veterans to receive Medal of Honor

Tuesday, July 5 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Four Army veterans are being recognized with the Medal of Honor for their "acts of gallantry and intrepidity" during the Vietnam War.President Joe Biden will present Specialist 5 Dwight W. Birdwell, Major John J. Duffy and Specialist 5 Dennis M. Fujii with... Read More.