We commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Fall of Saigon by sharing stories of Vietnamese and American veterans of the Vietnam War. We also welcome expert historian Jay Veith, whose books include Black April: The Fall of South Vietnam, 1973-1975, Drawn Swords in a Distant Land: South Vietnam’s Shattered Dreams, and Code Name Bright Light:
We welcome veterans of the now-gone Army Security Agency, which was first created on September 15, 1945, in the immediate aftermath of World War II. ASA veterans John Peart and others will share their stories of service with this shadowy intelligence agency that played a critical role in the Cold War. The Army Security Agency
Join us in Bethel Park, PA, for a VBC storytelling event where you’ll meet a remarkable collection of people, each with a story to tell. Our breakfast location in Bethel Park, PA, is our largest, where the group can reach over 250 people. Our veteran attendees range from WWII and Korean War through the Post-9/11
Come to our live, in-person breakfast in Sewickley, PA. We meet at Christ Church Grove Farm (249 Duff Rd, Sewickley, PA 15143). You’ll walk in, pick up your name badge, pay $20 ($15 for VBC Members, no cost for those who don’t eat), and meet others who are there to hear and share the
Glenn’s special guest is David Sears, Vietnam Navy veteran, historian and author of many books including “At War with the Wind." Also joining us is Arthur Grabiner, who served in the Navy aboard the USS Laurens APA153 during the Invasion of Lingayen Gulf in Northern Luzon in the Philippines and the Battle of Okinawa. The
VBC 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
