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Veterans’ Voices The Secret War: Seng Ly #2

Veteran Seng Ly went into military training in Thailand, just a month after getting married.


Veterans’ Voices The Secret War: Paul Yang #2

Veteran Paul Yang talks about the routes the Hmong was charged with protecting by the Americans, and yet there was no public recognition of the Hmong’s alliance and service during the War.


Veterans’ Voices The Secret War: Nhia Ying Lor #2

Veteran Nhia Ying Lor recalls the decision to flee his home country after the Americans pulled out of the Vietnam War.


Veterans’ Voices The Secret War: Nhia Xiong Her #2

Veteran Nhia Xiong Her (Sherman) recalls a rescue mission for an American pilot that was shot down, and having to create a landing field for the Americans who came to collect the body.


Veterans’ Voices The Secret War: Manichan Xiong #2

Veteran Manichan Xiong recalls the fear and death that followed after the Americans left South East Asia, and their efforts to stay alive.


Veterans’ Voices The Secret War: Charles Vu #2

Veteran Charles Vu recalls his reaction and immediate action after learning that General Vang Pao had escaped to Thailand.


Veterans’ Voices The Secret War: Cheu Xiong Yang #2

Veteran Cheu Xiong Yang recalls a surprise attack on his division and the Americans that were beside them.


Veterans’ Voices The Secret War: Bua Hu Thao #2

Veteran Bua Hu Thao described the process of what happened to the bodies of un-named Hmong soldiers that died during battle.


Veterans’ Voices The Secret War: William Lee #1

Veteran William Lee describes that long, grueling months and years soldiers spent in the field during the Secret War.


Veterans’ Voices The Secret War: Wa Joe Vu #2

Veteran Wa Joe Vu describes how he received very few breaks from the front line because of his specific skillset.


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