Navy Veteran Robert Shumaker served during the Vietnam War. He was captured by North Vietnamese forces and held as a prisoner of war for eight years.
Veteran POW talks about his experience and how he recovered.
A former POW inspires and motivates his fellow Veterans by sharing his experiences.
This week’s Honoring Veterans Spotlight honors the service of Air Force Veteran James Nichols, who received a Silver Star as a pilot in Vietnam.
A powerful new documentary follows several Veterans and service members as they share their personal stories of transformation, hope and growth.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Joseph W. Kittinger Jr., a pilot who took part in several notable pre-space race projects and served during the Vietnam War as a fighter pilot.
Navy Veteran George Coker served as a bombardier before becoming a prisoner of war during the Vietnam War.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Air Corps and Marine Corps Veteran Morgan Vaux, who served as a radio operator and mechanic during World War II.
VA joins thousands of communities throughout America to thank and honor Vietnam Veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Joseph Charles Plumb Jr., who served as a pilot during Vietnam and was captured as a POW.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Joe F. Daniel Jr., who served as a weapons systems officer during Vietnam and received a Silver Star.
On the Air Force birthday, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Edward J. Mechenbier, an F-4C pilot during the Vietnam War.
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