First Black officer to earn Medal of Honor sacrificed all in Vietnam
Many of Pitts’ soldiers believed they would not have made it through the ordeal had it not been for the leadership of their CO.
By Jon Guttman
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This Medal of Honor recipient jumped on a live flare to save his crew
During the Vietnam War, John Levitow jumped on a live flare to save his crew from death.
By Jon Guttman
Apple’s new Vietnam War series captures ‘shards of light’ amid chaos
“Vietnam: The War That Changed America” is available to stream on Apple TV+.
Facing desperate odds, soldiers’ Vietnam stand led to Medals of Honor
Although minor in size, the battle at Firebase Maureen was nonetheless major in ferocity — enough to produce two Medal of Honor recipients.
By Jon Guttman
How the Army’s first Hispanic 4-star distinguished himself in 2 wars
Gen. Richard Cavazos was a believer in the moral ascendency of leaders, achieved by earning the faith and trust of those he led.
By Jon Guttman