Pennies from Vietnam

05/25/2026

Thank you. Today, we honor you.
Your life, for our freedom.
We can never be grateful enough.
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03/29/2026

On National Vietnam War Veterans Day, we honor the legacy of the millions who served our nation during the Vietnam War. On March 29, 1973, the last American combat troops left Vietnam. More than three million Americans served in-country during the war and 58,281 men and women made the ultimate sacrifice. We continue to lose Vietnam veterans every day as a result of the war’s lingering effects.

Many Vietnam veterans returned home to a divided country and, at times, little to no respect for their service. Today, we honor all they gave for their country. Together, we will continue to show our gratitude for our Vietnam veterans and work to ensure their service and sacrifices are never forgotten.

To our Vietnam veterans, “Thank you for your service and Welcome Home!”

02/17/2026

My book is on sale today at Amazon! Least expensive to date, for a limited time. Makes for a great gift…
And Vietnam Veterans Day is March 29!

12/31/2025

Mr. December - if you read this month's email you'll recognize Thom's name -- contributed over 800 slides and personal images from his days in Vietnam to Texas Tech University. This is the link that tells more about him, and if you're looking for amazing footage, and vast amounts of it, start right HERE!

The Vietnam Center and Sam Johnson Vietnam Archive at Texas Tech University collects, preserves, and makes available materials related to the Vietnam War era, and includes the Vietnam Center, the Vietnam Archive, the Virtual Vietnam Archive, and the Oral History Project.

12/30/2025

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For some reason, Wix will no longer allow me to share my emails as a link… so if you want to read about my “Mr December” and keep up with the journey to honor our heroes… please subscribe to the email list on my website, www.PenniesfromVietnam.

It took all month to finish, all year to get to “Major Thom” (can’t you hear, “This is ground control…”!!) but he is worth the wait. Last but not least, I’m proud to wrap up the 2025 1st Cavalry Calendar of “Then and Now” heroes with my friend, pilot (POLIT, IYKYK) Thom Iannarino.