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Vietnam War
A war in the country of Vietnam between the United States and the communist forces of North Vietnam. The U.S. was attempting to keep South Vietnam free from communism. The North Vietnamese eventually won, forcing the United States to withdraw.
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C-130
Military; Vietnam War
Large propeller-driven Air Force planes that carry people and cargo; the Hercules.
fire base
Military; Vietnam War
Temporary artillery encampment used for fire support of forward ground operations.
Starlifter
Military; Vietnam War
A C-141, the largest military cargo transport airplane in the Air Force inventory.
rumor control
Military; Vietnam War
The most accurate source of information prior to the actual occurrence of an event.
Article 15
Military; Vietnam War
Section of the Uniform Military Code of Justice. A form of non-judicial punishment.
charge of quarters (CQ)
Military; Vietnam War
An officer officially in charge of a unit headquarters at night.
bird dog
Military; Vietnam War
Forward air controller, usually in a small, maneuverable single-engined prop airplane.
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