Tag: war
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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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Hmong community celebrates 50 years in Wausau
On April 9, 1976, Nuo Vang Thao was one of the first five Hmong to land at Mosinee’s Central Wisconsin Airport. During the Vietnam War, he, alongside with 30,000 other Hmong, were secretly recruited … Full story: https://www.wjfw.com/news/local/hmong-community-celebrates-50-years-in-wausau/article_414024f3-6fb8-4660-9852-3e8ee9099d2e.html
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Weekly news wrap: Trump thov kom tsev tsoom fwv pab nyiaj ua rog nrog Iran
Trump thov nyiaj ntawm Meskas lub tsev tsoom fwv ua rog nrog Iran, Israel qhib ciam teb ntawm Rafah mus rau Egypt, khaub zeeg cua Tropical Cyclone Narelle, cov kev kho se ntawm cov nyiaj puag xyoo, … Full story: https://www.sbs.com.au/language/hmong/hmv/podcast-episode/weekly-news-wrap-trump-request-the-us-congress-for-more-military-funding-to-do-war-with-iran/rko5ndyuw
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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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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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‘Masterpiece’ 2008 war film that’s ‘another Clint Eastwood gem’ – on Amazon Prime
This iconic Eastwood tale keeps has stood the test of time and even even 18 years later, it’s still a hit. Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-gb/entertainment/movies/masterpiece-2008-war-film-thats-another-clint-eastwood-gem-on-amazon-prime/ar-AA1YFOL3
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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 cooking inside a war relic in rural Laos
This video documents the preparation of traditional Hmong food in a rural village in Laos The cooking takes place beside a decommissioned missile casing left from past conflict Ingredients include for … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=699898effa6440318c68beec2a4c8ce8&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.msn.com%2fen-in%2fnews%2fother%2fhmong-cooking-inside-a-war-relic-in-rural-laos%2fvi-AA1WJjUE&c=14537540670103379486&mkt=en-us
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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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Fresno’s Hmong community connects with those in Minnesota in light of escalating ICE enforcement
Thousands of Hmong refugees moved to the U.S. after helping America during the Vietnam War. The two largest Hmong populations are in the Twin Cities and Fresno. Katie Moua, with Hmong Innovating … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/fresnos-hmong-community-connects-those-012841160.html
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Who Are the Hmong? The History of Another Major Ethnic Group Being Targeted in Minnesota ICE Raids
Many Hmong came to the U.S. in the 1970s and 1980s, with an expedited path to citizenship after fighting for the U.S. during the Vietnam War While President Donald Trump and his administration have … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/hmong-history-another-major-ethnic-170130917.html
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In Minneapolis, I Glimpsed a Civil War
Like many Americans, I had watched the video of the killing of Good by an ICE officer on a residential street in Minneapolis with horror and sorrow. From afar, this tragic and possibly criminal act of … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=696e68ee263e46f6bf8c490d3ee1a19f&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.nytimes.com%2f2026%2f01%2f19%2fopinion%2ftrump-minneapolis-ice.html&c=9518169257686135250&mkt=en-us
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Four Questions for V.T. Bidania
In her new middle grade novel in verse, ‘A Year Without Home,’ V.T. Bidania tells the story of her Hmong family’s escape from Laos after the end of the Vietnam War. Full story: https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-authors/article/99432-four-questions-for-v-t-bidania.html
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This novelist’s family fled Laos and she ended up in Arden Hills
Fiction: V.T. Bidania’s “A Year Without Home” was inspired by her family’s flight after the Vietnam War. V. T. Bidania describes her family as “pretty private” and “shy” but they better get used to … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6965d72f18dc4e60a2dd27d0820ee3c6&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.startribune.com%2fv-t-bidania-arden-hills-a-year-without-home-hmong-astrid-and-apollo%2f601543641&c=1058622740082717086&mkt=en-us
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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/