Part of the reason this is the case is that the United States Armed Forces hasn’t produced any air aces since the Vietnam War—and that conflict ended fifty years ago this coming April.

FORT BENNING, Georgia. – March 29, 1973: The last U.S. ground troops depart the Republic of Vietnam. Today, March 29 has ...

The majority of U.S. aces served in World War II, and moreover, there haven’t been any American aces since the Vietnam War. Sadly, the community of surviving aces has dwindled ever further ...

and service of those who fought in the Vietnam War. This day serves as a tribute to the men and women who endured incredible challenges both during and after their service, ensuring their ...

More than forty years after its conclusion, the Vietnam War is a persistent wound on the American psyche. It is a war that divided families and communities, and sparked massive protests on college ...