Author Archives: Mack Payne

Episode 3220 –  MIA Repatriation Ceremony in Laos

Posted on March 7, 2026 by Mack Payne

Episode 3220 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the repatriation of MIA remains in Laos. The featured story appeared on the DPAA website and is titled: DPAA Conducts Repatriation Ceremony in Laos. It was submitted … Continue reading →

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Episode 3219 –  Vietnam Medal of Honor Recipient Terry P. Richardson

Posted on March 5, 2026 by Mack Payne

Episode 3219 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature Vietnam Medal of Honor Recipient Terry P. Richardson. Terry P. Richardson was born on January 7, 1948, in Cass City, Michigan, the oldest of 13 children. Raised on his family’s … Continue reading →

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Episode 3218 –  From Prejudice to Compassion in Vietnam – Part II

Posted on March 4, 2026 by Mack Payne

Episode 3218 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature more of a story about the Marine MEDCAP Program from Ron Mosbaugh. The story is titled: MEDCAP and My Animosity. It was submitted by Ron Mosbaugh Mosbaugh reflects on repeated … Continue reading →

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Episode 3217 –  From Prejudice to Compassion in Vietnam

Posted on March 3, 2026 by Mack Payne

Episode 3217 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the Marine MEDCAP Program from Ron Mosbaugh. The story is titled: MEDCAP and My Animosity. It was submitted by Ron Mosbaugh Mosbaugh related how he reflects on … Continue reading →

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Episode 3216 –  Germans in Indochina: Between Legend and Archive

Posted on March 2, 2026 by Mack Payne

Episode 3216 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the role of Germans in the French Foreign Legion. The story is titled: The .Forgotten German Veterans of Việt Nam. It appeared on the Vietnamese website and … Continue reading →

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Episode 3215 – Shining Light on the Secret War in Laos

Posted on February 27, 2026 by Mack Payne

Episode 3215 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the secret war in Laos. The story is titled: Unveiling Secret War Laos: Tales from U.S. Allied Lao Veterans and CIA and U.S. Army Special Forces during … Continue reading →

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Episode 3214 – Iowa Vietnam Vets were honored at Kalona

Posted on February 26, 2026 by Mack Payne

Episode 3214 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about how Iowa Vietnam Vets were honored at Kalona. The story is titled: “From Iowa & Back” connects Kalona audience with Iowa’s Vietnam veterans and appeared on The … Continue reading →

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Episode 3213 – Vietnam War Army Pilot Army Colonel John Islin was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery

Posted on February 25, 2026 by Mack Payne

Episode 3213 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the life and service of Army COL John Islin. The story is titled: A Legacy of Courage: U.S. Army Helicopter Pilot Survived Two Tours in Vietnam and … Continue reading →

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Episode 3212 – The life of a Cobra ARA pilot in Vietnam

Posted on February 24, 2026 by Mack Payne

Episode 3212 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature an interview with Mack Payne who tells what it was like to be an ARA Cobra pilot in Vietnam. The interview appeared on the War and Life YouTube project. In … Continue reading →

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Episode 3211 –  Mack Payne on his first tour in Vietnam

Posted on February 23, 2026 by Mack Payne

Episode 3211 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a recording that appeared on the War and Life YouTube project about Mack Payne and his first year in Vietnam. In this episode, your podcaster Mack Payne describes his experiences … Continue reading →

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