As Saigon fell 49 years ago, my father flew us onto the USS Midway in a fraught escape

April 30 marks 49 years since the fall of Saigon. This is how a Vietnamese air force pilot evacuated his family and two dozen other refugees. Read More

Deported veteran dies while waiting to return home to US

"We have many Vets around the world still waiting to come home to get medical treatment, to visit family, whatever the case may be," said Vivar. "Here in Tijuana alone there are 15 to 20 Veterans, I ... Read More

The remains of a WWII pilot from Michigan are identified 8 decades after a fatal bombing mission

Military scientists have identified the remains of an Army Air Forces pilot from Michigan who died during a World War II bombing mission in Southeast Asia. Read More

Reflections from a Vietnam War POW

An American aviator finds his way to a meaningful life in a North Vietnam prison Halyburton (at left) and Stan Olmstead completed 75 missions with VF-84 before getting shot down. “Olmstead was an ... Read More

US lawmakers strike deal to boost aviation safety, will not hike pilot retirement age

WASHINGTON, April 29 (Reuters) - U.S. House and Senate negotiators said early Monday they have reached a deal to boost air traffic controller staffing and boost funding to avert runway close call ... Read More

Remains of WWII pilot identified decades after fatal bombing mission

Army Air Forces 2nd Lt. John E. McLauchlen Jr. was killed during a World War II bombing mission in Southeast Asia. Read More