Local Vietnam veterans meet on 50th anniversary of war’s end
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- On April 30th, 1975, the North Vietnamese captured the capital city of Saigon, bringing an end to the Vietnam War and decades of…
Vietnam War
'The Wall That Heals' wraps up stay on the coast
D'Iberville, Miss. (WXXV)- 'The Wall That Heals' Vietnam War Memorial replica has wrapped up its stay on the coast. WXXV News 25's Lucas Warren has…
Vietnam Veterans welcome home ceremony
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-The Vietnam War ended 50 years ago. In recognition of that, March 29th is designated as Vietnam War Veterans Day. Veterans in South Mississippi are hosting a ceremony on…
Wreath laying honors Vietnam veterans
A crowd gathered at the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Ocean Springs Wednesday to honor those who have helped maintain our freedoms. The president of the American Legion Auxiliary laid down…
Biden awards Medal of Honor to 4 for Vietnam War heroism
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Tuesday bestowed the nation’s highest military honor to four Army soldiers for heroism during the Vietnam War, bravery that he said had not diminished even with the passage of time. Biden presented the…
Traveling Vietnam Memorial on display in Bay St. Louis
A traveling Vietnam Memorial has made its way to Bay St. Louis. It’s a replica of the Vietnam Memorial in Washington D.C. designed to travel across the…
Vietnam Veterans Remembrance Ceremony
Americans should do today what America should have done 50 years ago: welcome Vietnam veterans home with open arms and honor them. That was the message today as Crusaders for Veterans held a Vietnam War remembrance ceremony at the Biloxi…
Lt. Col. Charles Kettles Awarded Medal of Honor
Vietnam War veteran Lt. Col. Charles Kettles received the Medal of Honor for rescuing 44 American soldiers under heavy fire.
City of Gulfport Honors Vietnam War Heroes
On a day meant to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice, the city of Gulfport honored two men from the Vietnam War who risked their lives above and beyond the call of duty.
Ocean Springs Dedicates New Vietnam War Memorial
A new monument now stands at the Ocean Springs Vietnam Memorial.
MS Seabees Who Fought in Vietnam to be Honored in Ocean Springs
Mississippi Seabees that served in the Vietnam War will be honored Saturday, March 7th at a monument dedication ceremony in Ocean Springs.