American airpower was supposed to be untouchable in Vietnam. Instead, U.S. pilots found themselves struggling against smaller, more agile MiGs and losing more often than anyone expected. The decline ...
The impetus for Linebacker I was somewhat reactive in nature as opposed to the more proactive spirit of Linebacker II, as the first Linebacker was devised to counter the Communist North Vietnamese ...
It's no secret that the Vietnam War was a rough time in U.S. history. Between the military's lack of preparedness for guerrilla warfare, waning support on both sides of the ocean, and North Vietnam's ...
Science, art and logistics all play a role in how the U.S. military paints its aircraft to be ready for battle.
To counter the spread of communism, the US deployed the C-123B Provider in December 1961 as part of Project Mule. The mission ...
SAVANNAH, Ga. — One by one, men in their 70s and 80s climbed up and entered the AH-64E Apache attack helicopter at Hunter Army Airfield, eliciting smiles and memories of their time piloting the ...
Michelle Hofmann is an Emmy Award winning KRIS 6 News Anchor and Reporter who is passionate about advocating for the communities she serves. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — When retired United States Air ...
In the final months of World War II, a small team of American commandos parachuted into the mountains of northern Vietnam to ...
Former U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Robert Stirm, a POW during the Vietnam War known for the iconic "Burst of Joy" photo reuniting ...
Bill Ward, an Air Force sergeant who fueled bombers in Thailand during Operation Linebacker II in 1972, said he can now stand 'shoulder to shoulder' with fellow Vietnam vets.
Despite U.S. interest in deeper military ties with Vietnam, the Nov. 2 visit by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth did not yield ...