Berks Widow Remembers Veteran Husband Who Died of Effects of Agent Orange

Berks widow remembers veteran husband who died of effects of Agent Orange

Memorial Day has special meaning for Mary Pohl. The holiday remembers the men and women who died while serving in the military. But Mary, 61, of Muhlenberg Township will tell you that not all those who made the ultimate sacrifice died on the battlefield or while actively serving. Some, like her late husband, Norbert “Rufus” Pohl, continued to suffer long after they left the military and eventually died of injuries and illnesses tied to their ser…

From Stephens City to the jungles of Vietnam, 2 veterans reflect on their military service

STEPHENS CITY — As Memorial Day approaches, thoughts turn to the men and women who served in the U.S. military and never came home.

Son honors father who was MIA in Vietnam War with exhibit at Fargo Air Museum

FARGO — A son's tribute to his father at the Fargo Air Museum comes as we prepare to mark the Memorial Day weekend. Mike Keller was just 4 years old when his father, Col. Wendell Keller, was shot down over Laos while flying an F-4 during the Vietnam War. For decades, the crash site and the remains were left in the jungles of Laos. But after U.S. search teams were able to get in there and dig around, the Keller family got their answers. And, on …

Memorial Day: A Celebration of Black Military Service to the U.S.

African Americans have been a significant part of Memorial Day since its origins in the post-Civil War era, and many continue to honor their contributions with ceremonies and events today. The post Memorial Day: A Celebration of Black Military Service to the U.S. appeared first on The Washington Informer.

From Ruins Of War, Vietnam Leaps Forward

When the itinerary for the tour was being finalised, we – Dr Giri Panthi and I – were very much keen to ensure that our list of must-see sites in Vietnam should include the sites and products that inform us, among others, about the country's history of war against America during the Cold War. My interest in rediscovering more about Vietnamese affairs from the real ground itself is ascribed to the news stories