vietnam war

Jenkins in the past

Jenkins in the past

Local inn backdrop for video honoring veteran

Dannie Oliveaux
Thursday, August 4, 2022
It’s not every day a military veteran has a song written about them, much less a music video. But a group of area veterans came together, using a local picturesque bed and breakfast as the backdrop, for the production of a music video honoring a U.S.
Kent Houp served as a radioman and gunner during the Vietnam War. Pictured large are Chief Clarence Lamb, boat captain, of Orange; PO2 Dixie Peterman, engine man, of Arlington; Rex McKenzie, gunners mate 20mm gunner, from Lampasses; PO3 Kent Houp, radioman and 50 cal machine gunner; PO2 John Brown, Coxswain from Austin.

Kent Houp served as a radioman and gunner during the Vietnam War. Pictured large are Chief Clarence Lamb, boat captain, of Orange; PO2 Dixie Peterman, engine man, of Arlington; Rex McKenzie, gunners mate 20mm gunner, from Lampasses; PO3 Kent Houp, radioman and 50 cal machine gunner; PO2 John Brown, Coxswain from Austin.

Vietnam veterans receive warm welcome

Scott McLendon
Thursday, March 31, 2022
Various Vietnam veterans told The Examiner appreciation for their military service has evolved dramatically since they first came home to, at worst, violent protestors, and small welcomings of family members at best. More than four decades after 58,000 U.S.
Vietnam veteran statues.

Vietnam veteran statues.

'Thank a Vietnam veteran'

News Staff
Thursday, March 24, 2022
“Join the nation – thank a Vietnam veteran:” It’s the mantra for the March 29 Vietnam War Veterans Day celebrations taking place nationwide, as well as for the celebration being held in Beaumont.
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