Tag: secret
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Watch the story of the Hmong in the Secret War in Laos
In 2006, The Sheboygan Press documented how the Lao, Hmong and American Veterans Memorial was built and told the Secret War story. Full story: https://www.aol.com/news/watch-story-hmong-secret-war-133654792.html
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Hmong child nurses of the ‘Secret War’ in Laos remembered, honored
The traveling exhibit, “The Hmong Nurses of the Secret War in Laos,” was assembled by the Hmong Nurses Association, and is displayed in St. Paul through May 22. Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2026/05/16/hmong-child-nurses-of-the-secret-war-in-laos-remembered-honored/
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Hmong child nurses of the ‘Secret War’ in Laos remembered, honored
As the U.S. waged its war in Vietnam, the CIA crossed into Laos, where it quietly trained some 35,000 Hmong soldiers to fight Communism from 1961 to 1975, a period of civil war when at least three … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/articles/hmong-child-nurses-secret-war-104300777.html
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They fought in America’s secret war – then built a new life in the Midwest
Hidden in the mountains of Southeast Asia is Zomia, a vast highland world spread across multiple countries, filled with hundreds of ethnic groups that resisted empires for centuries. One of the most … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/video/peopleandplaces/they-fought-in-america-s-secret-war-then-built-a-new-life-in-the-midwest/vi-AA22mUV0
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Minnesota Senate approves new benefits for ‘Secret War’ veterans
When the United States fought the Vietnam War, the government covertly recruited Hmong and Laotian men to assist with its efforts in Laos. Full story: https://www.hometownsource.com/press_and_news/news/government/minnesota-senate-approves-new-benefits-for-secret-war-veterans/article_652d661b-14e1-4ca5-a54f-5b20d15864de.html
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Minnesota Senate passes bill to honor Hmong, Lao veterans of Secret War
The Minnesota Senate has approved a bill to recognize and provide limited benefits to Hmong and Lao veterans who fought alongside U.S. forces during the Secret War in Laos. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=69f230dff5b04a83813795ff2e048bd9&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.hometownsource.com%2fmonticello_times%2fminnesota-senate-passes-bill-to-honor-hmong-lao-veterans-of-secret-war%2farticle_bf506bfa-9e80-4814-bc3e-b594584250da.html&c=10122322238113310111&mkt=en-us
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Minnesota Hmong veterans: CIA secret war soldiers one step closer to state benefits
The Minnesota Legislature is moving bills forward to secure partial veteran benefits in Minnesota for roughly 1,000 Hmong men who fought alongside the CIA in Laos. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/minnesota-hmong-veterans-cia-secret-225106164.html
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Wisconsin memorial seeks donations as it adds new names honoring Lao, Hmong and US Secret War veterans
The Lao, Hmong and American Veterans Memorial is seeking public donations as it prepares to dedicate 10 new picture panels and engrave eight additional names this year. The panels are part of an … Full story: https://ca.news.yahoo.com/wisconsin-memorial-seeks-donations-adds-145912005.html
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How Hmong families built a home in California after Secret War in Southeast Asia
Forced to flee after the Secret War in Vietnam and Laos, Hmong families resettled in California in the 1970s, shaping a vibrant community that now spans the Central Valley. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=69bb7a9e71604c6a94d14f8c5bacd368&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.visaliatimesdelta.com%2fvideos%2fnews%2flocal%2fcalifornia%2f2026%2f03%2f18%2fhow-hmong-families-built-a-home-in-california-after-secret-war-in-southeast-asia%2f89210548007%2f&c=6734760158297487699&mkt=en-us
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Everyone is talking about Suni Lee’s lips – here’s how she does it (& the products she uses)
Suni Lee hit the gymnastics floor with a full beat every time she competed at the 2024 Paris Olympics, and now, she’s revealed the secret to her lip look. Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/beauty/everyone-is-talking-about-suni-lees-lips-heres-how-she-does-it-the-products-she-uses/ar-AA1YyQDH
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Another step toward recognizing Minnesota Vietnam War veterans
The Secret War was waged with Hmong fighters trained and led by our CIA to combat communism. Until now, our state has not recognized those who fought in it as vets. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/videos/another-step-toward-recognizing-minnesota-001214226.html
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Secret Guerilla Unit Fights for VA Benefits Five Decades After Vietnam
In Vietnam, a large unit of “secret” native fighters provided essential aid to U.S. troops. But they’re still waiting for the VA benefits they feel they deserve. Full story: https://www.military.com/daily-news/investigations-and-features/2026/02/24/secret-guerilla-unit-fights-va-benefits-five-decades-after-vietnam.html
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Hmong-led Secret Guerilla Unit veterans seek VA healthcare benefits after Vietnam War
It’s been more than 50 years since the end of the Vietnam War.But for Secret Guerilla Unit (SGU) soldiers who helped U.S. forces, another battle continues.While … Full story: https://kmph.com/news/local/hmong-led-secret-guerilla-unit-veterans-seek-va-healthcare-benefits-after-vietnam-war
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Understanding why Hmong people are distinct from East Asians
Explaining why Hmong people are culturally distinct from East Asians. Man shot, killed by Secret Service outside of Mar-a-Lago, officials say Under Trump pressure, Iran finds its friends are of little … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/foodanddrink/foodnews/understanding-why-hmong-people-are-distinct-from-east-asians/vi-AA1TJPCt
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Oahu-based teams search for remains of missing troops from ‘Secret War’ in Laos
Katie Rubin, far right, with Mindy Simonson at her side, walk through a series of maps and documents to explain to the family of Air Force Master Sgt. James Henry Calfee where they found his remains … Full story: https://www.staradvertiser.com/2025/12/30/hawaii-news/oahu-based-teams-are-looking-for-the-remains-of-missing-troops-in-laos/
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Oahu-based teams search for remains of missing troops from ‘Secret War’ in Laos
Katie Rubin, far right, with Mindy Simonson at her side, walk through a series of maps and documents to explain to the family of Air Force Master Sgt. James Henry Calfee where they found his remains … Full story: https://www.staradvertiser.com/2025/12/30/hawaii-news/oahu-based-teams-are-looking-for-the-remains-of-missing-troops-in-laos/
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Oahu-based teams search for remains of missing troops from ‘Secret War’ in Laos
Katie Rubin, far right, with Mindy Simonson at her side, walk through a series of maps and documents to explain to the family of Air Force Master Sgt. James Henry Calfee where they found his remains … Full story: https://www.staradvertiser.com/2025/12/30/hawaii-news/oahu-based-teams-are-looking-for-the-remains-of-missing-troops-in-laos/