Herb Smith was a guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during the height of the Vietnam War from 1967 to 1969. In this interview, he recalls what it was like to have the honor of serving as Tomb Guard, how he handled his nerves on the first day, and what makes for the perfect guard change.

Wayne Waddell was an air pilot in the Vietnam War. He had 46 successful flights, but on his 47th mission, he was shot down. The U.S. government had no idea if he was dead or alive until they spotted him in an East German propaganda film. This is the clip from that film, “Pilots in Pajamas,” from which the U.S. gave confirmation to his parents that Waddell was, in fact, alive.

Rachel Torrance volunteered to go to Vietnam as a Red Cross ‘Donut Dolly.’ She helped build morale with soldiers by playing games and serving coffee with donuts. In this interview, she recalls what it was like as a woman serving in the Vietnam War and how a close call gave her a new perspective on the war.

Bob O. Babcock’s unit was hit by friendly fire in 1966. That night, he decided to write down his feelings about the war and what it was like to be a soldier. In this interview, he shares why veterans should preserve their story by writing down their experiences.

Operation Ranch Hand was supposed to help U.S. soldiers conquer the dense jungles of Vietnam. Instead, Agent Orange left lasting effects on many soldiers. In this video, veterans recall going into the jungle, bathing in water and traveling in boats covered in Agent Orange.

Herb Smith was a guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during the height of the Vietnam War from 1967 to 1969. In this interview, he recalls what it was like to have the honor of serving as Tomb Guard, how he handled his nerves on the first day, and what makes for the perfect guard change.

PBA invited Vietnam War veterans to share their stories through video and saved photographs. This is their story of Vietnam, their time serving the country, and what it means to them today.

Wayne Waddell was an air pilot in the Vietnam War. He had 46 successful flights, but on his 47th mission, he was shot down. The U.S. government had no idea if he was dead or alive until they spotted him in an East German propaganda film. This is the clip from that film, “Pilots in Pajamas,” from which the U.S. gave confirmation to his parents that Waddell was, in fact, alive.

Rachel Torrance volunteered to go to Vietnam as a Red Cross ‘Donut Dolly.’ She helped build morale with soldiers by playing games and serving coffee with donuts. In this interview, she recalls what it was like as a woman serving in the Vietnam War and how a close call gave her a new perspective on the war.

Bob O. Babcock’s unit was hit by friendly fire in 1966. That night, he decided to write down his feelings about the war and what it was like to be a soldier. In this interview, he shares why veterans should preserve their story by writing down their experiences.

Operation Ranch Hand was supposed to help U.S. soldiers conquer the dense jungles of Vietnam. Instead, Agent Orange left lasting effects on many soldiers. In this video, veterans recall going into the jungle, bathing in water and traveling in boats covered in Agent Orange.

PBA invited Atlanta Vietnam War veterans to share their stories through video and saved photographs. This is their story of Vietnam, their time serving the country, and what it means to them today.