Series: Secret War Shorts

Veteran Cheu Xiong Yang became a soldier when he was just 14-years-old and recalls a time he made rice for a General that came out red.

Veteran Charles Vu describes his journey fleeing to Thailand after the end of the war.

Veteran Wa Joe Vu recalls a time he almost detonated a bomb by accident, but a gut reaction brought him to a separate location.

Veteran Tsong Tong Vang describes fleeing from his home and crossing the MeKong River 19 times to help other Hmong refugees who could not swim. 

Veteran Nhia Xiong Her (Sherman) recalls the devastation that the Hmong people faced after the Americans pulled out of Vietnam. 

Veteran William Lee recalls his village’s decision to leave their homes to hide in their gardens during a particular difficult time at the beginning of the war.

Veteran Vang Moua explains that although there were scout stations set up where they were stationed, he never quite felt safe unless he, too, was alert throughout the night.

Veteran Vang Moua describes the process of what happened to the bodies of un-named Hmong soldiers that died during battle. 

Veteran Vang Cha Zue was just 14-years-old when he was recruited to become a solider and describes his experience in boot camp. 

Veteran Tsong Tong Vang recalls the battle where an rocket explosive landed close to him, killing his brother and damaging his ears for life.