Tag: veterans
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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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Legal battle over Cannon Falls veterans memorial returns to court
At the center of the dispute is an 89-acre site along Goodhue County Road 14, where the American Veterans Memorial Park (AVMP) has been planned. Full story: https://www.kttc.com/2026/04/13/legal-battle-over-cannon-falls-veterans-memorial-returns-court/
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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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Tulare County supervisors fight for Hmong veterans
During the Vietnam War, Hmong soldiers kept an estimated 70,000 North Vietnamese from fighting directly against the U.S. and its South Vietnamese allies. Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/tulare-county-supervisors-fight-for-hmong-veterans/ar-AA1YT1OR
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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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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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Clovis Veterans Memorial hosts celebration of Hmong culture
The community gathered at the Clovis Veterans Memorial to celebrate the Hmong community and veterans.The Fresno Center, Lao Veterans of America, and SGU Veteran … Full story: https://kmph.com/news/local/clovis-veterans-memorial-hosts-celebration-of-hmong-culture
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Clovis Veterans Memorial District to host Hmong American cultural celebration
Tags: American, celebration, Clovis, community, Hmong, Hmong American, memorial, news, story, veteransCelebrating the American Spirit: Hmong American Friendship is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, at the Clovis Veterans Memorial District, located at 808 Fourth St. Community members are encouraged … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6957ff6f666645949b21d139b691cb75&url=https%3a%2f%2fclovisroundup.com%2fclovis-veterans-memorial-district-to-host-hmong-american-cultural-celebration%2f&c=16367461534729538303&mkt=en-us
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Hmong SGU veterans still fighting 50 years after the end of the Secret War
As the Vietnam War raged on in Southeast Asia during the 1960s and 1970s, a separate United States-backed operation was also underway in neighboring Laos. Known as the Secret War, the CIA recruited … Full story: https://www.fox9.com/doc-9/secret-war-hmong-minnesota
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Secret War: Hmong veterans still fighting
The CIA recruited tens of thousands of Hmong men and boys as surrogate fighters for the U.S. in the Secret War in Laos during the 1960s and 1970s. Approximately 35,000 Hmong died protecting American … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/videos/secret-war-hmong-veterans-still-141849530.html
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Wausau event celebrates Veterans Day by highlighting retired Hmong pilot’s story
An organization of educators from north-central Wisconsin is hosting a Veterans Day event highlighting the story of a retired Hmong pilot. Full story: https://www.wsaw.com/2025/11/11/wausau-event-celebrates-veterans-day-by-highlighting-retired-hmong-pilots-story/
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As Wisconsin celebrates Veterans Day, lawmakers are considering these 12 veteran-related bills
Proposals this session on veterans issues range from housing and education to property taxes and Milwaukee War Memorial Center renovations. Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/as-wisconsin-celebrates-veterans-day-lawmakers-are-considering-these-12-veteran-related-bills/ar-AA1Q8Xuc
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Hundreds honor Vietnam War, Secret War veterans in Minnesota
Toung, a former officer of the Army of the Republic of Vietnam, migrated to the United States when American troops left Vietnam in 1975. “We were invisible,” he said about veteran refugees. “We didn’t … Full story: https://www.startribune.com/minnesotans-commemorate-southeast-asian-conflicts-50-years-later/601512690
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