Vietnam War

[Franber]

I know this is not related to the cruiser focus, but I thought I would tell all that Australia has finally recovered the remains of the last two Australian soldiers who were missing from the Vietnam war. Persistance pays off and I hope that the US government never gives up on those still missing from that conflict, or sadly, other conflicts.

John

[Lobocop]

John, I moved this thread to the off topic section.

[Lobocop]

I'm glad those two dedicated soldiers finally made it home!

[Cranky CJ]

I'm glad those two dedicated soldiers finally made it home!

x2, thanks for the reminder...

[MauiAl]

Glad they made it home. I doubt we'll bring home any more to the US. Not a priority for very many in government.

[socalmarcus]

Good for them for seeing it all the way through.

My dad came back - 3X.

[BigJohn]

On a similar topic, I got this off of the Delphi MC Trailer forum:

Forty years too late, but still a good idea.

Fort Campbell plans event to honor Vietnam veterans on NWTNTODAY.COM

"A recent announcement from the commanding general of the 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell, Ky., seeks to right a great social wrong from the 1970s.
Maj. Gen. Jeffrey Schloesser stated a Welcome Home ceremony for Vietnam veterans will be held at the fort at 2 p.m. Aug. 16.
Vietnam veterans from all units, branches and services are invited to participate in a special ceremony."

[V2K_CCTX]

Awesome news for the family and friends...Australia has ALWAYS been a great friend and ally...BTW going down under is the best way to enjoy time off....OZ rocks!

[Fordtrucktough]

Good to see a government that actually cares

[MauiAl]

Good to see a government that actually cares

+1

[greg58]

Glad they made it home. I doubt we'll bring home any more to the US. Not a priority for very many in government.

There is an article in the Omaha World Herald about a woman who kept pressure on the Govt./Military to find her brother who was shot down in 1965.
Recently his copter was found and she got some remains and his dog tags.
The main point of the article was that families should never quit pressuring for answers, and it was a testament to her perceverance.
Greg58


Omaha.com - The Omaha World-Herald: Metro/Region - MIA war casualty coming home

Here is the link.
Greg58

[mwmalotte]

That's awesome and a real testament to the Aussie gov't