Remembering the end of the Vietnam War

Wednesday marked the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War and Monday marked the same anniversary of when the Dinh family left Vietnam during the Fall of Saigon. On Wednesday, two markers were placed to commemorate the Dinhs’ escape from communist …

50 years later Vietnam veterans remember the “Fall of Saigon”

BEND, Ore. --(KTVZ)--  Today marks the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon and the end of the Vietnam War. Half a century ago on April 30, 1975, United States military forces withdrew from Vietnam. The evacuation was broadcast live to televisions across …

Vietnam pres. extends condolences to Pezeshkian on port fire

During a telephone conversation with President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday, President Luong Cuong conveyed his deep sorrow over the unfortunate event.  He extended his heartfelt condolences to President Pezeshkian, Leader of the Islamic Revolution …

Signal Mountain's Ray Lewis talks about flying missions into Laos during the Vietnam War

CHATTANOOGA, Tn — There are many ways to learn about history. One of the best ways is to listen to the people who lived it. On the Price of Freedom I listened to Marine Corps Veteran Captain Ray Lewis. Captain Lewis got married in 1962. Four years later …

Remembering the fallen 50 years later: Grundy and Hardin County Vietnam War casualties

T-R PHOTOS BY MIKE DONAHEY — Shown is the Grundy County section of the Central Iowa Vietnam Veterans Memorial at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown.It displays war casualties James Howard Pence and Robert John Podnar. Pictured is the Hardin County …

Local Vietnam veteran reflects on service, challenges 50 years after war’s end

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Wednesday, April 30, marked the 50th anniversary of the the official end to the Vietnam War. Men and women fighting for their country did so through challenging conditions that could be extreme. And when their service ended, many …

The last C-130 out of Vietnam

On April 29, 1975, communist Vietnamese forces of the People’s Army of Vietnam and the Viet Cong began a final attack on the South Vietnamese capital of Saigon. Nearly 100 aircraft were destroyed on the flight line of Tan Son Nhut Air Base. Just one …

‘It feels like it was just yesterday’: Rockford vet reflects on 50-year anniversary of Vietnam War

(WIFR) - Wednesday, April 30, 2025, marks 50 years since the end of the Vietnam War, a significant event when North Vietnamese troops took the South Vietnamese capital of Saigon. It also serves as a reminder of the lives lost during the Vietnam War, nearly …

Vietnamese Celebrates 50 Years Since End Of Vietnam War With Festive Parade

Vietnam marks 50th anniversary of end of war

Vietnam mounted a massive celebration of the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War on Wednesday. Celebrations included a grand military parade in the southern Vietnamese city of Saigon. For the first time, a small contingent of Chinese, Laotian …