Tag: soldiers
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Hmong-Lao veterans recognized on May 14
Flags are at half-staff for the soldiers who fought alongside the U.S. in Vietnam. Wednesday also marks the 50th anniversary of the last airlift of refugee soldiers and families. Full story: https://www.wbay.com/2025/05/14/hmong-lao-veterans-recognized-may-14/
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Flags to fly at half-staff May 14 in honor of Hmong-Lao Veterans Day
May 14th 1975 was the last day of evacuations for the remaining Hmong-Lao soldiers and their families. Resettlement organizations helped many immigrate to the United States. Wednesday flags will fly … Full story: https://www.wsaw.com/2025/05/14/flags-fly-half-staff-may-14-honor-hmong-lao-veterans-day/
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Brown County celebrates Hmong Business Week
Hmong Business Week coincides with the 50th anniversary of Hmong soldiers escaping Laos. How you can support local … Full story: https://www.wbay.com/2025/05/12/brown-county-celebrates-hmong-business-week/
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Hmong ‘Secret War’ soldiers to get veteran status in Minnesota
Minnesota is on the verge of becoming the first state to recognize as veterans the Hmong and Lao soldiers who fought in the CIA’s Secret War. Full story: https://www.fox9.com/news/hmong-secret-war-soldiers-veteran-status-mn-2025
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Lang says Hmong fighters were mercenaries, not soldiers
(Willmar MN-) On KWLM’s Legislative Review last weekend, Senator Andrew Lang explained why he cannot vote to grant members of The Hmong Community, who fought on the side of the U.S. during The Vietnam … Full story: https://www.willmarradio.com/news/lang-says-hmong-fighters-were-mercenaries-not-soldiers/article_c704ceb1-1510-4068-a010-7ca5a289533a.html
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Minnesota bill would define Hmong soldiers who fought during Laos “Secret War” as veterans
The CIA recruited and trained thousands of Hmong people to fight on behalf of Americans during a clandestine operation in Laos during the Vietnam War, known as the “Secret War.” Now, those … Full story: https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/minnesota-bill-hmong-soldiers-laos-secret-war-veterans/
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How Hmong soldiers in Minnesota are fighting to get veterans benefits
Hmong soldiers who fought for the U.S. during the Vietnam War are asking to be recognized for their service. The CIA recruited and trained them during the Secret War in Laos. As Caroline Cummings … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/hmong-soldiers-minnesota-fighting-veterans-231024940.html
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Minnesota bill would define Hmong soldiers who fought during Laos “Secret War” as veterans
Changing state law to define them as veterans would unlock state veterans benefits like the GI bill or access to the state’s veterans homes. Full story: https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/minnesota-bill-hmong-soldiers-laos-secret-war-veterans/
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Our View: Hmong bill deserves swift passage in Madison
We could not agree more with the proposal before Wisconsin legislators about officially recognizing Hmong soldiers who aided American forces during the Vietnam War as veterans. Full story: https://www.leadertelegram.com/opinion/editorials/our-view-hmong-bill-deserves-swift-passage-in-madison/article_12e44276-df20-11ef-a724-efd3af5725a6.html
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‘Unsung’ soldiers who aided US in Laos don’t have veteran status. Wisconsin lawmakers want that to change.
Wisconsin Public Radio During the Vietnam War, the American military secretly recruited fighters in Laos to aid in a fight against … Full story: https://wausaupilotandreview.com/2025/01/29/unsung-soldiers-who-aided-us-in-laos-dont-have-veteran-status-wisconsin-lawmakers-want-that-to-change/
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Wisconsin bill would give veteran status to Hmong and Laotian soldiers who fought in ‘Secret War’
MADISON – The Hmong and Laotian soldiers who clandestinely helped the U.S. fight during the Vietnam War could soon be formally recognized as veterans, thanks to newly introduced legislation. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=67b4c26fae5a45d6a1aee394cc7490eb&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.jsonline.com%2fstory%2fnews%2fpolitics%2f2025%2f01%2f28%2fbill-would-recognize-hmong-laotian-soldiers-as-veterans-in-wisconsin%2f77971964007%2f&c=3116131942210080916&mkt=en-us
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Wisconsin bill would give veteran status to Hmong and Laotian soldiers who fought in ‘Secret War’
Though Hmong and Laotian soldiers still won’t have access to many federal benefits, a new bill would recognize them as Vietnam War veterans. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6799bbafc9c94772bf892f9ff1345dc0&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.greenbaypressgazette.com%2fstory%2fnews%2fpolitics%2f2025%2f01%2f28%2fbill-would-recognize-hmong-laotian-soldiers-as-veterans-in-wisconsin%2f77971964007%2f&c=10692377458510878782&mkt=en-us
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Hmong community unveils new statue in Hayfork Park commemorating fallen Secret War soldiers
On Friday morning, the Hmong community came together at Hayfork Park in Trinity County to pay tribute to fallen soldiers of the ‘Secret War’ during Vietnam. Full story: https://www.actionnewsnow.com/news/hmong-community-unveils-new-statue-in-hayfork-park-commemorating-fallen-secret-war-soldiers/article_1ec3f7be-a3b4-11ef-a35d-971772104c56.html
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Flags to fly at half-staff May 14 in honor of Hmong-Lao Veterans Day
May 14th 1975 was the last day of evacuations for the remaining Hmong-Lao soldiers and their families. Resettlement organizations helped many immigrate to the United States. Tuesday, flags will fly at … Full story: https://www.wsaw.com/2024/05/13/flags-fly-half-staff-may-14-honor-hmong-lao-veterans-day/
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Hastings Veterans Monument to include names of ‘Secret War’ soldiers
Yang is a community organizer who represents the Special Guerilla Unit soldiers who fought in the ‘secret war’ in Laos. Bound by military secrecy, the U.S. did not officially acknowledge its role in … Read Full Article
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Anchorage commemorates Hmong American Veterans Memorial Day
Hmong Americans Veterans Day is commemorated to remember those Hmong and Lao soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Vietnam War and to honor those who are currently with … Read Full Article
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Hmong veterans honored at Wisconsin Hmong/Lao Veteran’s Day ceremony in Neillsville
Over 35,000 Hmong soldiers took part in the Vietnam War. In Wisconsin, their work is forever recognized. “Governor Evers signed a bill to recognize this day into law in Wisconsin,” said Lt. Nao Shoua … Read Full Article