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Donut Dollies in Vietnam
Episode 3269 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a press release about how the U.S. Senate honored the Donut Dollies. The featured press release is titled: Senators Gillibrand And Tillis Pass Resolution To Honor “Donut Dollies” For Wartime Service. It was issued by Senator Gillibrand’s office.
It was reported that The Vietnam War Donut Dollies were among the most courageous and compassionate women to serve during wartime, bringing hope, comfort, and humanity to American troops stationed far from home. Recently, U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Thom Tillis honored these remarkable women through a Senate resolution recognizing their patriotic service and extraordinary contributions to troop morale. The Donut Dollies, who served through the American Red Cross Supplemental Recreational Activities Overseas program, traveled directly into dangerous combat zones during World War II, the Korean War, and especially Vietnam.
From 1965 to 1972, more than 600 Donut Dollies served in Vietnam, often flying by helicopter or riding in convoys to remote firebases and frontline locations. These brave volunteers provided games, refreshments, emotional support, laughter, and conversation to exhausted service members facing the daily realities of war. More importantly, they offered soldiers a precious reminder of home, family, and normal life during some of the darkest moments of combat.
The Donut Dollies followed in the footsteps of the World War I “Doughnut Lassies” of the Salvation Army, continuing a proud tradition of serving those who served America. Military leaders credited their efforts as essential to maintaining troop morale and emotional well-being. Despite facing danger themselves, these women carried out their mission with courage, kindness, and unwavering dedication. Their service left a lasting impact on generations of veterans, and the Senate resolution ensures that the heroism and sacrifice of the Vietnam War Donut Dollies will never be forgotten.
Listen to Episode 3269 and discover more about how the U.S. Senate honored the Donut Dollies.
