The last American POW released by North Vietnam wanted “one last return” to an aircraft carrier (Alfred Agnew)

Lt. Cmdr. Al Agnew was on a reconnaissance mission over Hanoi, Vietnam during the tail end of the Vietnam War on December 28, 1972 when a fighter jet escorting him across enemy territory radioed in with an urgent message: Turn right.

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Lehigh Valley Hero (Robert Biss)

Their code was to return with honor. The inhumane treatment can hardly be understood by most of us. As prisoners of war in Vietnam, it was desperate at times after the torture, but Capt. Robert Biss says he always knew he was coming home.

Ex-POW recalls Hainan Island (Phillip Smith)

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Their View: Honor a real American hero: Nathan B. Henry

A man died Monday in Franklin, North Carolina, as a result of wounds he received in Vietnam more than 40 years ago. None of you knew him, but we would like you to join us in honoring his memory. His name was Nathan B. Henry. On July 12, 1967, Nat

Local hero recalls military career, captivity in North Vietnam (Dwight Sullivan)

fter an afternoon of tests and treatment at Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, Dwight Sullivan comes home to Sun City West, where amongst the sun-dappled lilac vines of his back patio he sips a tall glass of water and gently grips the hand of Ada, his wife of more than 40

Major Steve Long

Stephen Long, 74, of Las Vegas, flew west for the last time August 10, 2018. He died from complications arising from Parkinson’s Disease. Steve graduated from Willamette University in 1966 and entered the U.S. Air Force March 13, 1967. He trained as a fighter pilot, was selected for 0-2 Forward Air Controller