Between January 14 and May 18, 1953, McConnell achieved all 16 of his victories, making him one of the deadliest MiG hunters of the war.
Patrick Seda recently took part in the Voices of Freedom project, sharing his personal experiences and reflections on his service.
Donut Dollies were Red Cross volunteers who served in Vietnam, bringing comfort and morale-boosting programs to troops in combat zones. Though not officially part of the military, they formed strong bonds with soldiers, often receiving unit patches and in
Cpl. Bennett enlisted during the Vietnam War as a conscientious objector who was still willing to serve. Trained as a medic, he selflessly gave everything to aid his comrades in battle.
Staff Sergeant Clifford C. Sims of the 101st Airborne Division displayed extraordinary heroism on February 21, 1968, during the Vietnam War when he sacrificed himself by throwing his body onto a booby trap to save his squad.
Attempting to land the aircraft, Mathies made two unsuccessful attempts before the bomber crashed in an open field on the third attempt, tragically killing him, the navigator, and the pilot.
