Vietnam, The Forgotten War? Before the Vietnam War, Korea was dubbed the “forgotten war.” That terminology has also been applied to Vietnam by some pundits and historians. But is it appropriate? Ask any vet, I think not. That war still haunts many who suffered wounds, both physically and mentally, and suffered from PTSD and drug […]
Vietnam War’s Dustoffs
DUSTOFFS That name may not mean anything to you unless you have some knowledge of the Medevac system during the Vietnam War. “Dustoffs” referred to the universal call-sign for the air ambulance system, usually manned by a crew of four on an unarmed helicopter. A typical “Huey” UH-1 chopper is depicted on the cover of […]
