Vietnam veteran and author Marc Leeson joins us to talk about his new book, The Unlikely War Hero: A Vietnam War POW’s Story of Courage and Resilience in the Hanoi Hilton. Doug Hegdahl, a young U.S. Navy sailor, became one of the most unlikely heroes during the Vietnam War. Born in South Dakota in 1946,
We discuss the experiences of German POWS held during World War II in the United States with Carole Popchock and others who have researched and written about the subject. During World War II, the United States became home to over 400,000 German prisoners of war (POWs) held in camps across the country. The influx of
VBC Scuttlebutt Open Conversation is a friendly, interactive gathering of veterans, friends of veterans, and history nerds where we discuss whatever aspects of military service, past or present, or the veterans community that are on our minds. Join us to swap stories, good and bad, at home and overseas, old and new. At the VBC, veterans from
On its 80th anniversary, we discuss the Battle of the Bulge, fought between December 16, 1944, and January 25, 1945. It was the largest and bloodiest single battle fought by American forces during World War II. It also represented Nazi Germany’s last major offensive on the Western Front, a desperate bid to reverse the Allies'
Rumors abound of Santa's visit to our year-end event on Saturday, December 21 in Bethel Park, PA. Santa, a veteran of the 101st Airborne, will arrive in jump boots. Let's hope he lands without incident! Our breakfast location in Bethel Park, PA, is our largest, where the group can reach over 250 people. Our veteran
John Yuill, a highly skilled Air Force pilot, experienced a distinguished career that was profoundly shaped by his harrowing experiences as a prisoner of war (POW) during the Vietnam War. His story is one of resilience, courage, and unwavering determination, embodying the sacrifices made by countless servicemen during one of America’s most tumultuous conflicts. Born
