9000 Miles

Indiana is 9,000 miles from Vietnam. That may seem far away, but for many the Vietnam War remains close to home. In this series, Hoosiers who experienced that turbulent era reflect on their experiences at home and abroad and share their memories.

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Welcome Home
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Welcome Home
November 21, 2017

5 Vietnam veterans tell their personal stories from their return to the United States.

The Tiger Story
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The Tiger Story
September 26, 2017

Sgt. Randen Miller shares what he and his company call "The Tiger Story."

Hoosier Veterans Assistance Foundation
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Hoosier Veterans Assistance Foundation
September 26, 2017

Learn about the work of the Hoosier Veterans Assistance Foundation.

Homecoming
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Homecoming
September 18, 2017

Vietnam veterans share how their homecoming was different from previous wars.

Ron Sukenick
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Ron Sukenick
September 18, 2017

"Everybody in the military has a job... I was a petroleum specialist."

Randen Miller
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Randen Miller
September 18, 2017

"All of a sudden my mind got into a different state."

Jim Rosebro
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Jim Rosebro
September 15, 2017

Meet Jim Rosebro of Indianapolis, Indiana.

Rev. Mmoja Ajabu
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Rev. Mmoja Ajabu
September 15, 2017

"I just came back from fighting for your life, and I can't get service?"

Raymond Williams
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Raymond Williams
September 15, 2017

"Nobody says, 'I want to be a conscientious objector,' because it was an easy path."

The Moving Wall
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The Moving Wall
September 15, 2017

Learn about The Moving Wall, a traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

71st SOS
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71st SOS
September 15, 2017

An Air Force Reserve unit from Columbus, Indiana is activated for an air support mission.

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