Archive for the ‘Memoir’ category

From the ashes of cruel war That left a poor soul blackened sore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I rise Now reaching to touch the skies… Excerpt from: “I Rise”, Gary Jacobson, 1999 March […]

On this day, half century ago, in the early morning hours of May 1, 1970, Task Force Shoemaker, which included also 1st Cavalry Division, thundered across the border into Cambodia attacking the NVA and Viet Cong bases. The U. S. forces joined the ARVN units which started to operate in the area on April 29, […]

10 Years of Nam

July 9th, 2017

This year we celebrate the 10th anniversary of Nam! Our team, then called as the NAM Team ASG, was established on April 20, 2007. Celebrating a decade of continuous activity of Nam, we would like to thank all the former and current squadmates. We would also thank to all our friends, fans and supporters. Of […]

Tribute to JFK

November 23rd, 2013

I am directing the Secretary of Defense to expand rapidly and substantially, in cooperation with our Allies, the orientation of existing forces for the conduct of non-nuclear war, paramilitary operations, and sub-limited or unconventional wars. In addition, our special forces and unconventional warfare units will be increased and reoriented. Throughout the services new emphasis must […]

Veterans Day 2013

November 12th, 2013

Every year during the Veterans Day we honor American military veterans. This time we want to recommend the Tennessee State Library and Archives webpage. This valuable source of archival data is also a testimony of the Vietnam involvement of soldiers from Tennessee.

Memorial Day 2013

May 27th, 2013

Today on May 27, 2013 Memorial Day is celebrated across the USA. All the fallen American soldiers are remembered on this particular day. On Memorial Day we also pay tribute to US service members died in the Vietnam War. According to the National Archives 58,220 Americans lost their lives during this war.