Vietnam Vets in Cambodia

Phnom Penh, the capital, is a place where the business of survival never sleeps. In many ways, it’s frozen in time, reminiscent of Saigon at the height of the Vietnam War. For a handful of U.S. Army veterans who left a piece of themselves behind during the ferocious jungle war and say they were vilified when they went back to the USA, Phnom Penh has become home. Read more about veterans in Cambodia.

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VFW members help rescue fellow veteran’s remains

An American airman whose remains were left in limbo in Cambodia for nearly two years due to nonpayment of funeral expenses has finally been laid to rest.

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The Last Battle

The battle on Koh Tang occurred on May 15, 1975, three days into what would later be called the “Mayaguez Incident,” after communist guerrillas from the Khmer Rouge seized the American merchant vessel, the SS Mayaguez. Marines from 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines were sent from Okinawa, Japan, for a rescue mission. When the smoke cleared, 15 were killed in action, 23 Air Force personnel died in a support force crash in Thailand, three were missing in action and soon added to the KIA list, and about 50 were wounded, according to U.S. reports.

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The Khmer Rouge perspective of the battle

Around 45 years ago, Mao Ran found himself in a boat headed to Koh Tang island. This was the first time the Khmer Rouge soldier had seen the Cambodian coastline or the Gulf of Thailand.

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Christmas in Phnom Penh

Post member Ray Shackelford travelled around the city of Phnom Penh dressed as Santa handing out gifts to needy children on Christmas Eve. Click to read the story in the Khmer Times.

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WELCOME TO POST 11575 MAYAGUEZ MEMORIAL POST

Teamwork ~ Leadership ~ Commitment
Mayaguez Memorial VFW Post 11575 is dedicated to the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who fought and supported "The Last Battle", the American effort in May 1975 to free the S.S. Mayaguez and its crew from the Khmer Rouge.  The first and only VFW post in a former Communist country, our post is unique in its location, membership and mission. One of our top priorities is to ensure a full accounting and recovery of our comrades who are still listed as MIA.  We invite all American veterans to join us in our mission.
 


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VFW members help rescue fellow veteran’s remains from limbo in Cambodia

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — An American airman whose remains were left in limbo in Cambodia for nearly two years due to nonpayment of funeral expenses has finally been laid to rest.

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Vietnam Vets in Cambodia

Vietnam veterans make good life for themselves in Cambodia

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VFW Named as a Beneficiary of Harley-Davidson's 2025 Let's Ride Challenge

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is proud to announce it has been named a beneficiary of the 2025 Harley-Davi...

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VFW Names 2025 Top National Teachers

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is proud to announce the selection of the national top three teachers in its...

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