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Category: Military History

MOA Veteran Community Story Highlight: John B.

June 17, 2022June 8, 2022 Mitchell Thompson

Seeing this (M1A1 Abrams) tank brought back many memories. I was platoon leader of four M42 dusters in Viet Nam 1967-68. Second field force. Our mission was security for fire bases and securing perimeters and running convoys on highway one  to Cu Chi,and Tay Ninh. and Ben Luc  Each duster had two 40 mm. guns […]

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MOA Veteran Community Story Highlight: Chuck P.

June 8, 2022June 8, 2022 Mitchell Thompson

In late May of 1972, I was assigned to Delta Co 1/12, and we were located in Pleiku providing security for all of the units that were standing down in that area.  Our battalion reenlistment NCO got his hooks in me, and I took another burst of three.  Just what was I thinking?  Little did […]

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Challenge Coins: How has challenge coins become a part of military tradition

February 11, 2022February 11, 2022 Kirk Stotzer

Challenge Coins are a part of the military tradition that will always hold strong. Ever since the creation of the US Military, tradition is crucial. This involves keeping strong core values while wearing the uniform with pride. Challenge Coins have become a big part of the military and symbols of brotherhood, sisterhood, and unity. Since […]

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AC-130 Spectre Gunship: The military’s ultimate combat aircraft

October 19, 2021October 19, 2021 Kirk Stotzer

The AC-130 Spectre Gunship, AKA Hell in the Sky, is known to be the US Military’s ultimate combat aircraft. The history of the AC-130’s date back as late as Vietnam/Laos and have become a huge part of our combat. This fighter plane that is manufactured by Lockheed and Boeing is operated by the United States […]

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United States Navy Birthday

October 12, 2021October 12, 2021 Kirk Stotzer

Happy 243rd birthday to the United States Navy! On October 13th of every year, we celebrate the birth of the US Military branch that protects our seas. Not to get confused with Navy Day, today marks the creation of the Navy. Let’s take some time to appreciate the Navy by celebrating the importance and history […]

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