Here you will find links to some of our favorite sites. Most are MWSA Member sites, but you'll also find some other hidden treasures here.
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Great resource for children in military families!
Great military family books on this site!
Independent musicians, like independent authors, have a hard time breaking onto the scene. You can help by checking out the link above or voting on the button below.
The first and only place online where 46 of this noted writers' previously published magazine and newspaper articles are all together to view totally for free.
Ears, Open. Eyeballs, Click: a movie that captures life
in basic training for the marines with incredible clarity.
A public internet radio station featuring original poetry from veteran's. Worth checking out.
Great place to see Vietnam-era aircraft!
Major Vietnam War resource- poetry, war stories, photos, PTSD information, newsletters, home pages for the 128th Assault Helicopter Company & the 173rd Assault Helicopter Company. Home page of MWSA'a founder W. H. McDonald, Jr. Personal webpage for the Author, Playwright, race car driver and Vietnam Veteran. Read about his novel, Highest Traditions - Memories of War.
All proceeds from sales of "The Old Sergeant" books goes to support Silver Star Families of America, honoring our wounded servicemen and women with a Silver Star Banner. Silver Star Families of America
Dedicated to recognizing the sacrifices of our wounded and honoring them with a Silver Star Banner.
Homepage of MWSA's very own Jeff Edwards! Award winning author, noted columnist and Naval Warfare specialist.
A video tribute to honor combat-wounded buddies evolved into an ongoing effort by five Vietnam-era disabled Veterans.
Free Membership. Useful and entertaining information, links, and resources, geared toward U.S. military personnel.
Welcome Home: A tribute to those who served honorably in the United States Armed Forces or in support of our Military anywhere in the world from 1960 to 1975
Respectfully dedicated to the military personnel who defended their country and to those who fought for the freedom of people of other nations. Military Magazine is a monthly history publication written by the men and women who were there; in essence an oral account in print in the words of those who served. The home of the American Authors Association. Also has listing of documentary films, art, photography, and writing sources (editors, publishers, agents, newsletters). Many veteran authors listed on these web pages
Griffin's Lair is proud to present an Airborne/Paratrooper theme promoting patriotism by honoring America's veterans, armed forces, Gold Star Mothers and our fallen heroes.
Undercover dragon detectives, flying knights, space adventures, and more for that change of pace.
Beginning in the mid-40s many World War II spinal cord injured veterans were surviving long enough to be discharged from military and veterans' hospitals (The Men,1950). But where to go and what to do? Many would discover sunshine and paradise south of the border! Others would follow...
www.MarinesintheGardenofEden.com The battle for "The Nas," as seen through the eyes of the Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, and newsmen who made it through those terrible seven days, and would never forget what they experienced, what they learned - or those they lost in the name of freedom. Visit the personal web pages of William R. I. "EASY" Smith, Vietnam veteran and poet. Founded in 1988, Vets With A Mission is a group of Vietnam veterans and non-veterans dedicated to bringing healing, reconciliation and renewal to the people of Vietnam. It strives to accomplish this through the compassionate, humanitarian efforts of people like you. What we do: Vets With A Mission has a variety of projects. We work to establish Clinics and Rehabilitation Centers, offer medical training programs, and work with local doctors to help improve their level of education and skills. We work with local churches providing Bibles and Christian literature, funding church repairs, and supporting their outreach efforts, which includes Christian medical teams that reach out to those who are unable to get proper medical care.
Thunder in the Night, A Sailor's Perspective on Vietnam Thunder in the Night is a personal account of one Sailor's experience in the last days of America's most unpopular war. This new book will challenge your perceptions about exit strategies and support for our troops.
Personal website of Vietnam Veteran Keith "Hacksaw" Bodine Brian's personal web page. Brian is an author, documentary film maker, artist and Vietnam veteran.
(Large video download) Author and photographer Charlene Edwards, through powerful personal narratives and photographs, revisits the emotions and experiences that have defined the lives of the men, women and children affected by this war—American and Vietnamese—on the battlefront and at home Visit author, Jim Finnegan's site dedicated to C.M.A.C., Capital Military Assistance Command 1968-73. Discover the history of C.M.A.C. and the people who commanded it.
Author of "The Ghosts of Vietnam" hosts forty pages of the Military Police who served in Vietnam. Also included are MPs of the past and present. What began as a personal site, now also honors those women lost during our wars, provides hundreds of links to other sites, Buddy Search page, along with book and movie reviews, and so much more! Dedicated to late entertainer Martha "Colonel Maggie" Raye. It covers her personal life, career and endless dedication to our troops over 50 years. Here you will discover all of Noonie Fortin's books - including excerpts from them, reviews, comments and ordering information. It also includes a page set up for another woman Veteran who does crafts. Voted Best Documentary film at the Houston International Film Festival 2004. Arrowhead Films production recording the 11,000 mile flight across country of a restored Huey helicopter from the Vietnam War. Several of the MWSA members were in this film including one of the four veteran crew members Bill McDonald who rode with it across the country as the mission chaplain. "What Am I Doing Here?" is a story that takes an otherwise terrifying event in American history that is familiar to all Veterans and brings it into a realm of understanding for the mothers, fathers, brothers, sons and daughters of those who were there. Kesey weaves subtle but perfectly orchestrated humor through an environment of chaos.
Website for "Stealth Patrol," The story of the U.S. Army's most legendary recon outfit: the Vietnam-era "LRPs" -- celebrated special ops unit and forebear to the modern Rangers. Simple Survival produces wilderness survival instructional Guides and has a large collection of free survival informational articles and links. The site has over 100 pages of information and has been prepared by a retired US military (E-8) Life Support Instructor. PBS documentary and Pentagon Film about PTSD featuring MWSA President W. H. McDonald Jr. who helped in the production of the 2005 film. This web page offers insight into PTSD as well as offering forums, therapeutic tools and aids as a follow-up to the film. "...Paul Bylin’s no-nonsense account puts a personal face on the war, and makes it impossible to consider that these boys who were sent to war were ever anything more than boys who did as they were told, and who, in many ways, never came home." Vietnam War widow and author of Grief Denied, Pauline is now a Life Coach.
Author's website for "The Last Hookers," a gripping account of facts and events covering the Vietnam Era. Ride a Huey with the Outlaws of the 175th Aviation Company (AML) in the Mekong Delta and experience a first-hand First Lieutenant's account of a tour in Vietnam from 1966-1967. Outlaws in Vietnam: 1966-67 in the Delta reveals an exciting untold story of camaraderie, competence and fellowship.
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