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Half a century after the last American combat troops left Vietnam, the U.S. has taken the first steps in a major but little-noticed policy shift to solidify relations with its former adversary.

Half a century after the last American combat troops left Vietnam, the U.S. has taken the first steps in a major but little-noticed policy shift to solidify relations with its former adversary.

Professors at Texas Tech believe it’s the only university in the nation working to find soldiers missing from both sides of the Vietnam war.

Two Texas Tech directors were able to attend the 50th year commemoration of the end of Vietnam War and reflect on its history and legacy.

For three days last week, the government sought to make up for decades of neglect with a series of events on the National Mall meant as a symbolic "homecoming" for Vietnam veterans.

LUBBOCK, Texas — Texas Tech University’s southwest collection will be taken on the road this weekend during the U.S. Department of Defense`s “Welcome Home” event held in Washington D.C., which commemorates the 50th anniversary of American troops returning from the Vietnam War. Steve Maxner, director of the Vietnam Center and Sam Johnson Vietnam archive said their […]

The Martha’s Vineyard Center for Living (MVC4L) met adversity head-on when the pandemic descended. With their clients no longer able to attend live programs, necessity became the mother of invention, spawning their new venture: “TV for Living.” “I guess the idea came to us because everybody was trying to figure out how to service our […]

To the Editor:  The Martha’s Vineyard Commission’s unanimous vote to approve the hulking Tisbury Marine Terminal redevelopment project suggests the unwelcome conclusion that economic expediency is probably part of the human condition. Exploitation of this pristine natural resource clearly demonstrates that the profit motive takes precedence over critical environmental concerns. The alchemists, masquerading as commissioners, […]

The Marthas Vineyard Times 1 of 126 Mike Alberice braves the cold after the Freezin’ for a Reason 5K at Long Point Wildlife Refuge. The race benefited veterans and the West Tisbury School Scholarship Fund. — Lexi Pline Gannon and Benjamin opened their doors to guests to celebrate the Vineyard Haven wooden boatbuilders 40th anniversary. — Lexi Pline Brian Packish, who was Oak Bluffs selectmen chair at the time, read a prepared statement about then-Fire Chief John Rose and the c...

The Marthas Vineyard Times Basia Jaworska: Activism through art "Covid19," "Protect Her," "Grow," "Nuclear," "Choice," and "MeToo." — Basia Jaworska Basia Jaworskas artwork exhibited at the M.V. Museum. — Basia Jaworska "Swamp Hill," "Big Pharma," "The Vote," and "Caged." — Basia Jaworska "Thoughts and Prayers" and "S.O.S." — Basia Jaworska For the past decade or so, artist Basia Jaworska has turned the focus of her painting to civil rights and social and cultural issues. Th...