A veteran named Drew was a door-gunner in Vietnam. He served for two years before taking his place in one of the most dangerous positions in the army at the time. He replaced the previous gunner who ...

Toward the end of his time in Vietnam, Ron Vlach’s helicopter was shot down. The aircraft landed, upside down, in the jungle overgrowth. Everyone got out of the helicopter, except for Vlach who was ...

COPPERAS COVE – Retired U.S. Army Master Sgt. Jim Von Ruedgisch grew up doing chores every day after school and on weekends at his family’s 40-acre farm in southeast Missouri. As high school ...

The event will feature performances by the high school band and chorus, speeches, poetry and guest speaker Bryce Larson, a Vietnam War veteran.