Every Veteran has a story worth telling, sharing and preserving. First-time interviews with Laos Secret War Veterans. Interview is complimentary to any Veteran. Each interview is recorded, documented and submitted to the Library of Congress Veteran History Project, Washington D.C. Contact: susan@scaolo.com Ask about group and organization participation.
This special excerpt from Soutchay Vongsavanh was recorded on March 23, 2023 during a longer interview about his leadership role helping the USArmy and CIA during the Secret War in Laos. At the end of Vietnam War, Soutchay and his family arrived in the USA September 1, 1975. He became an American citizen on December 16, 1982 and began his 33 years serving as an Intelligence Analyst with the Department of Defense for the POW/MIA Office. Soutchay retired from the DOD on July 1st, 2015 as Intelligence Officer with GS 13 and Step 10. Soutchay and his wife, Lily, are very proud of their children: one son serving as a USMC pilot; one daughter who served as a Major in USMC and currently works at the Pentagon; and one daughter who is a professor in California.
Susan Caolo conducted this interview and all materials will be archived and accessible at the Library of Congress Veterans History Project in Washington D.C.
Complete interview with Soutchay Vongsavahn, Brig. Gen. retired. Royal Lao Army.
Interviewed by Susan Caolo, March 23, 2023 in Chantilly, Virginia. All materials submitted to the Library of Congress Veterans History Project in Washington D.C.
Interview with Touy Tiravong, Captain. Special Guerrilla Unit (S.G.U.); Forward Air Guide; Interpreter; Liaison to US Army and CIA officers during Secret War in Laos. One year training in U.S. at Ft. Benning, Alabama, Ranked 2nd in Class #8, Lackland AFB - interpreter training.
Interviewed by Susan Caolo, March 23, 2023 in Chantilly, Virginia.
All materials submitted to the Library of Congress Veterans History Project in Washington D.C.
Author of CASH ON DELIVERY: CIA Special Operations During the Secret War in Laos.
Briggs provides his on-the-scene account of the CIA's secret war in southern Laos. Using his 32 years experience in US government, Briggs reviews and analyzes the details of his covert mission to disrupt the infamous Ho Chi Minh Trail in Laos during one of the most critical periods of the Vietnam War.
Thomas Leo Briggs has provided facts and reliable resources to help me gain a more accurate understanding of the Secret War in Laos and a more effective approach to each related interview. Briggs spent 32 years in government service, U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran, Drug Enforcement Administration special agent and Central Intelligence Agency operations officer.
Pres. Jaesen Khounthalangsy, Pres.
Video trailer for CASH ON DELIVERY: CIA SPECIAL OPERATIONS DURING THE SECRET WAR written by Thomas Leo Briggs.
Briggs spent 32 years in government service, U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran, Drug Enforcement Administration special agent and Central Intelligence Agency operations officer.
045VHP JAMES K. BRUTON JR., USARM - SPECIAL FORCES; VIETNAM WAR & LAOS SECRET WAR;
Interview with Manousack "Jimmy" Athakhanh, Special Guerrilla Unit Veteran of the Secret War in Laos / Vietnam War. The support and sacrifice of Laotians who served in the US Army Special Forces (SGU) saved many lives during the Vietnam War. These veterans continue to serve the veteran & civilian community in USA. They deserve the full benefit of a military burial in their respective home states. We hope these interviews will help educate Americans and gain support for this final military burial benefit request.
This interview is archived, preserved, and available at the Library of Congress - Asian Collection - in Washington, D.C.
Served in Royal Lao Army (RLA) and SGU, Special Guerrilla Unit, trained and supervised by U.S. Army Special Forces and CIA.. Entered active duty at Central Military Training School , Military Region (MR) 5, Vientiane. Last duty assignment and major command: GM-41 LTC. Ting Lavong, Military Region 4, L 11 Pakse
Interviewed by S.Caolo December 19th, 2023 for Veterans History Project. This interview is archived, preserved, and available at the Library of Congress - Asian Collection - in Washington, D.C.
Served in C.I.A. SGU, Special Guerrilla Unit from July 1964 - July 1975. Team Leader of Road Watch units. Received Citation for Vietnam War Service in Laos. Birthplace: Ban Noseng Savannakhet Laos.
Houmphanh's CIA Advisor and close friend, "Lion" Williamson continued life-long friendship once they re-connected in the USA.
Interviewed by S. Caolo July 15, 2023 for Veterans History Project. This interview is archived, preserved, and available at the Library of Congress - Asian Collection - in Washington, D.C.
Served in SGU, Special Guerrilla Unit from 09/07/1979-05/12/1975. Interviewed by S. Caolo June 18, 2022 for Veterans History Project. This interview is archived, preserved, and available at the Library of Congress - Asian Collection - in Washington, D.C.
Served in SGU, Special Guerrilla Unit from 04/06/1967 - 05/12/1975. Interviewed by S. Caolo July 16, 2022 for Veterans History Project. This interview is archived, preserved, and available at the Library of Congress - Asian Collection - in Washington, D.C.
Served in SGU, Special Guerrilla Unit from 03/17/1972 - 10/12/1975. Interviewed by S. Caolo July 16, 2022 for Veterans History Project. This interview is archived, preserved, and available at the Library of Congress - Asian Collection - in Washington, D.C.
Served in Laos with Special Guerrilla Unit (SGU) led by the C.I.A. / US Army Special Forces during Vietnam War. He was stationed in MR 1 (Military Region) and MR-3. Phouvong served as radio operator and in combat from September 11, 1968 - July 1975.Received Citation for Vietnam War Service in Laos. Birthplace: Ban Noseng Savannakhet Laos.
Interviewed by S. Caolo July 15, 2023 in Opelika, Alabama for Veterans History Project. This interview is archived, preserved, and available at the Library of Congress - Asian Collection - in Washington, D.C.
030VHP Athakhanh Manousack, 1st Lt. US Army Special Forces; SGU; Laos and Vietnam; Special Combat Commando Raider Paratrooper. 1961-1978 Vietnam War in Laos;Interviewed by Susan Caolo on 05/22/2022 in Chamblee, GA. Archived at Library of Congress - Asian Collection.
Members of VFW Rainbow Post 2681 in Marietta, Georgia - Laos SGU veterans who served in the Laos Secret War - Vietnam War Honor fallen comrade 2nd Lt. Royal Lao SGU Army SOUVANH SINBANDITH with a rifle salute and taps. January 6, 2023 Baldwin, Georgia.
THE CAREY FAMILY & CLOSE FRIENDS ATTENDED LAO SGU FINAL SALUTE
February 2, 2023, VFW2681 special event honoring the nomination of WWII veteran, Alan Hall, to the Georgia Military Veterans' Hall of Fame. Al Hall was only 17 years old when his US Navy amphibious team landed on the Normandy coast for D-Day. In 2019, Al Hall received France's highest honor, The Legion of Honor.
Produced by Laos Colonel Khao Insixiengmany. THIS SHORT VIDEO GIVES A GENERAL OVERVIEW OF HOW THE COUNTRY OF LAOS WAS INVOLVED IN THE VIETNAM WAR EFFORTS
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