May 10, 2026: From Vietnam to Arlington: Stories of Service-Memorial Day 2026

About this episode

This episode features Joe Galloway discussing Vietnam veterans' stories and the significance of Arlington National Cemetery.

What happens after the war ends – and how do we honor those who never made it home? In this episode, civilian war correspondent Joe Galloway shares the powerful stories behind They Were Soldiers , highlighting Vietnam veterans who returned home and continued serving their communities in extraordinary ways. Then, webmaster Michael Patterson takes us through the history, meaning, and sacred traditions of Arlington National Cemetery, one of America’s most revered memorial sites. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL DISCOVER: ✓ How Vietnam veterans transformed hardship into lives of service and leadership ✓ The untold personal stories behind the book They Were Soldiers ✓ Why Arlington National Cemetery remains one of America’s most powerful symbols of service ✓ The history and meaning behind iconic sites like the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Joseph L. Galloway was an acclaimed American war correspondent, author, and military historian best known for his fearless reporting during the Vietnam War and for authoring/co-authoring the bestselling books: They Were Soldiers ; We Were Soldiers Once… and Young ; and We Are Soldiers Still . As one of the few civilians awarded the Bronze Star Medal for valor…

People in this episode

Guests: Joe Galloway, Michael Patterson

Topics covered

• Vietnam War
• Veterans
• Arlington National Cemetery
• Service
• Memorial Day
• History
• Leadership

Keywords

• Vietnam veterans
• Arlington National Cemetery
• service
• memorial
• Joe Galloway
• They Were Soldiers
• Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
• military history

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: United Press International, Knight Ridder

Books & works: They Were Soldiers

Places: Arlington National Cemetery, Vietnam

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