Writer describes Ronald Reagan’s 1984 Memorial Day speech honoring the burial of an unknown Vietnam service member as a source of healing.
Reagan’s 1984 Memorial Day Speech: A Healing Moment for Vietnam Veterans In an essay, Stephen Lewis reflects on President Ronald Reagan’s 1984 Memorial Day address, which honored an unidentified Vietnam veteran buried at Arlington National Cemetery. He describes the speech as a moment that “healed the wound.” Reagan emphasized that “We’re not writing the final […]
Former Vietnam POW: Americans ‘won’t value what we have until it’s gone’
From now until July 4, the Post, collaborating with the Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream, is featuring stories from everyday Americans about what the American Dream of 2026 signifies for them. Everett Alvarez is a retired U.S. Navy commander living in Maryland. We aren’t a flawless union, but honestly, this is the most […]
Robusta Coffee Surges Due to Dry Weather in Vietnam
Coffee Market Update On Friday, coffee markets showed a mixed response. Arabica Coffee for July (KCN26) ended down by 1.05 points, or 0.38%, while ICE Robusta Coffee for July (RMN26) closed up by 57 points, representing a 1.68% increase. Overall, coffee prices remained steady, but there were notable movements. Robusta prices have surged in Vietnam […]
Mother faces manslaughter charges after her teenage son takes the life of a Vietnam veteran speaks out
A mother from Orange County is speaking out after her teenage son was involved in an incident that led to the death of an 81-year-old military veteran while he was illegally riding an electric motorcycle. After her court appearance on Tuesday, Tomi Jo Major, 50, expressed through her attorneys, Lolita Kirk and Paul S. Meyer, […]
76-year-old Vietnam veteran remembers the terrifying five days he spent lost in the Arizona wilderness before being saved by his sons
A Vietnam veteran, who had been missing for five days in the Arizona wilderness, is recovering after enduring a rattlesnake attack, relying on his own urine for hydration, and sleeping under trees, according to reports. Mark Eric Young, 76, had recently attended a wedding and decided to extend his visit to the Verde Valley area. […]
Vietnam companies compete for cryptocurrency licenses as Hanoi prepares to prohibit foreign trading.
Vietnam Pushes for First Licensed Cryptocurrency Exchange HANOI, March 17 – Companies in Vietnam are hurrying to establish the country’s first legally certified cryptocurrency exchange as the government tightens restrictions on foreign trading platforms in a market that’s among the busiest globally. Following a government resolution released in February, Hanoi plans to initiate a pilot […]
Mom in Australia on life support after her condition worsened following cosmetic surgery in Vietnam
Australian Woman in Critical Condition After Surgery in Vietnam A woman from Australia is in a dire situation in Vietnam following a cosmetic surgery gone wrong. Chloe Mowday, 31, traveled to the popular destination with her husband Josh and their youngest son, Elijah, with plans also to visit Disneyland in Hong Kong and Universal Studios […]
The US is currently engaged in a conflict with Venezuela’s traffickers, and it is more lethal than the Vietnam War, according to Sen. McCormick.
U.S. Actions Against Venezuelan Drug Traffickers Intensify Senator Dave McCormick (R-Pa.) expressed concerns on Sunday about the ongoing “war” in the U.S. against Venezuelan drug traffickers and narco-terrorists, highlighting that their actions have resulted in more American deaths annually than during the Vietnam War. He mentioned that last year alone, about 100,000 Americans lost their […]
Vietnam POW captured in Pulitzer-winning photo reuniting with family has passed away at 92
Robert Sturm, a Vietnam War veteran known for his appearance in a poignant Pulitzer Prize-winning photo, has passed away, as confirmed by his family on Thursday. He died on Veterans Day at the age of 92. The iconic black-and-white image, captured in 1973 by Associated Press photographer Sal Weder, shows a 39-year-old Colonel Sturm joyfully […]
Vietnam veteran states he felt the need to become ‘aggressive’ and take his firearm when his female tenant began to scream.
Vietnam Veteran Defends Home, Injures Intruder This week, news surfaced regarding the tragic incident where a 79-year-old homeowner in Los Angeles was killed after tackling a naked intruder. The veteran, George Carcock, acted in defense not only of himself but also for the tenants who were in distress. From his hospital bed, Carcock shared his […]