Vietnam War

In the skies over Vietnam, a deadly ballet unfolded daily as SAMs chased American fighter planes in a relentless dance for air supremacy.

Flying in the first bird, my heart raced as we neared the LZ, knowing each assault was a precarious dance between tactical precision and the raw unpredictability of combat.

The sweat dripped off my face and hands as I tried to control my racing heart, moving cautiously at the point with every sense heightened, knowing that every step could trigger a hidden danger in the thick Vietnam jungle.

China’s Type 56 rifle, akin to the AK-47, left an indelible mark in Vietnam, reshaping modern warfare and cementing China’s global role in the exporting of arms.

The Gulf of Tonkin incident, marked by ambiguities and naval confrontations, dramatically escalated U.S. involvement in Vietnam, underscoring the profound consequences of minor events in the geopolitical arena.

Upon returning from Vietnam and joining the G3 staff at XVIII Airborne Corps, I grappled with the public’s eroding trust in the military and the Army’s internal challenges, yet I found renewed purpose in helping shape a force poised for rapid deployment and global response.

Captain Gary M. Rose: From battlefield heroism in Vietnam to a life of post-military service, his story defines true American valor.

In 1969, arriving in the thick of the Vietnam War, I was thrust into the heart of the 101st Airborne Division’s operations near Hue, immersing myself in intense combat tactics, the invaluable leadership of Colonel Dietrich, and the relentless commitment of the ‘Screaming Eagles’ in their relentless mission to secure Thua Thien Province.

Vietnam War hero and Chattanooga native, former Army Captain Larry L. Taylor, to receive Medal of Honor for daring rescue mission in 1968.

Enjoy an excerpt from Chapter 4 of General Johnson’s book, Static LIne: An Airborne Infantryman’s Career, courtesy of SOFREP and the Johnson family.

SOFREP celebrates the valor of the US Navy’s Seawolves, an all-volunteer squadron created to support operations in the Mekong Delta during the Vietnam War, by featuring an image of one of their members in action, and recounting the squadron’s pivotal role, significant achievements, and the enduring legacy they left despite their disbandment in 1972.

Attrition warfare is a relentless strategy focused on endurance and breaking the enemy’s will, shaping the geopolitical landscape.